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The McInnes Foundation

McInnes Charitable Trust

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Max Funding

Up to $35K

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Application Due Date

Mar 31, 2026

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Funder Details:

Funder Type:

Private

Funding Frequency:

Biannual Grant

Use of Funds:

Programs/Projects, General Operating

Funding Duration:

One-Year Grant

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Application Type

Full Application

Eligibility:

✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations

Program Areas:

Education, Children, Environment, Animals, Human Services, Health, Arts & Culture, Spirituality, Veterans, Equine Welfare, Healthcare, Seniors, Youth, Women, Women's Shelter, Homelessness, Homelessness Shelter, Foster Care, Disabilities, Advocacy, Caregiving Services, Domestic Violence, Food Security, Family Shelter, Housing, Imprisonment, Job Training

Locations:

Colorado

About The Grant

The McInnes Foundation's mission is to perpetuate the generosity of the McInnes family by supporting charitable causes with a preference toward organizations located in or serving Colorado that promote animal welfare, children’s health, education, and empowerment. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were also supporters of organizations serving veterans and Native Americans, the environment, arts, religion, and national treasures.


Programs areas:


  • Arts

  • Education

  • Environment

  • Animals

  • Health

  • Human services

  • Public/society benefit
    Religion


The Foundation will only fund to organizations with a proven track record.


Applications are accepted year-round.  Applications must be submitted by March 31st and September 30th to be reviewed at the semiannual grant meetings that occur in late April and October.


Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.


Limitations

The foundation typically does not fund requests for:


  • Capital improvements

  • Multi-year commitments


Requited agreements and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 


  • Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or an alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. 


  • If grant application is declined, the grant seeker must wait until the following calendar year to submit a new request.

Grantor Information:

Name:

The McInnes Foundation

Type:

Private

Contact:

Email: grantadministration@wellsfargo.com
Phone: 1-888-235-4351

More Info: 

Restrictions:

Restricted

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