Cornet Creek Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-0731411
Foundation Overview
Based in Telluride, CO, Cornet Creek Foundation has awarded 113 grants totaling $524,664 to organizations in New York, Colorado and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $45,106, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$524,664
Total Assets
$1,263,268
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$3,330
% Median Grant Growth
+344%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%
4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Colorado
66% of grants are awarded in Colorado, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Telluride (92%), Denver (7%), Boulder (1%).
Funding Trajectory
-11%
Declining funding trend with 11% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cornet Creek Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ah Haa School Of Arts | $2,060 | Telluride, CO, US | Giving Access And Opportunity For People Of All Ages To Engage In Creative Experiences. | 2023 |
| Climate Science Awareness And Soultions | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Working To Continue Advancing Basic Climate Science To Promoting Public Awareness To Advocating Policy Actions. | 2023 |
| Earth School Education Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Produce And Distribute Media About Climate Change Solutions And Environmental Stewardship. | 2023 |
| Koto Radio Tellurid | $250 | Telluride, CO, US | Inform, Educate, And Entertain While Reflecting The Needs, Desires, And Diersity Of Our Community | 2023 |
| Maret School | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Education Of Students In Grades K-12 | 2023 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd | $4,600 | Telluride, CO, US | Showcase Nonfiction Stores About Environmental, Culutural, Climbing, Political And Social Justice Issues In Telluride | 2023 |
| Pinhead Institute Inc | $7,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Science-education Both Locally And Globally Through An International Network Of The World's Leading Scientists. Pinhead Institute Educates And Inspires Children And Adults In The Greater Telluride Region About The Wonders Of Science And Technology | 2023 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Philanthropy And Create A Stronger Community In Telluride Region | 2023 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $100 | Telluride, CO, US | Support Educational Programs, Exhibitions, And Projects To Connect Residents And Visitors To Their Community. | 2023 |
| Telluride Mountain School | $45,106 | Telluride, CO, US | Provide A High Quality Education To Children In Southwest Colorado | 2023 |
| Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club | $1,500 | Telluride, CO, US | To Allow Young Athletes To Achieve Their Full Potenial | 2023 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Education Giving | 2023 |
| Ah Haa School Of Arts | $2,060 | Telluride, CO, US | Giving Access And Opportunity For People Of All Ages To Engage In Creative Experiences. | 2023 |
| Climate Science Awareness And Soultions | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Working To Continue Advancing Basic Climate Science To Promoting Public Awareness To Advocating Policy Actions. | 2023 |
| Earth School Education Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Produce And Distribute Media About Climate Change Solutions And Environmental Stewardship. | 2023 |
| Koto Radio Tellurid | $250 | Telluride, CO, US | Inform, Educate, And Entertain While Reflecting The Needs, Desires, And Diersity Of Our Community | 2023 |
| Maret School | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Education Of Students In Grades K-12 | 2023 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd | $4,600 | Telluride, CO, US | Showcase Nonfiction Stores About Environmental, Culutural, Climbing, Political And Social Justice Issues In Telluride | 2023 |
| Pinhead Institute Inc | $7,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Science-education Both Locally And Globally Through An International Network Of The World's Leading Scientists. Pinhead Institute Educates And Inspires Children And Adults In The Greater Telluride Region About The Wonders Of Science And Technology | 2023 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Philanthropy And Create A Stronger Community In Telluride Region | 2023 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $100 | Telluride, CO, US | Support Educational Programs, Exhibitions, And Projects To Connect Residents And Visitors To Their Community. | 2023 |
| Telluride Mountain School | $45,106 | Telluride, CO, US | Provide A High Quality Education To Children In Southwest Colorado | 2023 |
| Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club | $1,500 | Telluride, CO, US | To Allow Young Athletes To Achieve Their Full Potenial | 2023 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Education Giving | 2023 |
| Ah Haa School Of Arts | $2,060 | Telluride, CO, US | Giving Access And Opportunity For People Of All Ages To Engage In Creative Experiences. | 2022 |
| Koto Radio Tellurid | $263 | Telluride, CO, US | Inform, Educate, And Entertain While Reflecting The Needs, Desires, And Diersity Of Our Community | 2022 |
| Maret School | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Education Of Students In Grades K-12 | 2022 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd | $4,600 | Telluride, CO, US | Showcase Nonfiction Stores About Environmental, Culutural, Climbing, Political And Social Justice Issues In Telluride | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Alliance | $120 | Worcester, MA, US | Promoting Awareness, Increasing Education, Furthering Pancreatic Cancer Research Aimed At Early Diagnosis And, Helping Patients And Families Impacted By The Effects Of Pancreatic Cancer | 2022 |
| Pinhead Institute Inc | $7,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Science-education Both Locally And Globally Through An International Network Of The World's Leading Scientists. Pinhead Institute Educates And Inspires Children And Adults In The Greater Telluride Region About The Wonders Of Science And Technology | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $100 | Denver, CO, US | Serve Colorado With Life-enriching Programs And Services Through Television, Outreach, And Telecommunications Serves. | 2022 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | To Preserve The Natural Enviornment | 2022 |
| Skylands Manor New Jersey Botanical Garden | $100 | Ringwood, NJ, US | State And National Registers Of Historic Places | 2022 |
| Telluride Avalanche Dogs | $50 | Telluride, CO, US | Mountain Rescue And Safety Education Efforts In The Telluride Community | 2022 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Philanthropy And Create A Stronger Community In Telluride Region | 2022 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | Support Educational Programs, Exhibitions, And Projects To Connect Residents And Visitors To Their Community. | 2022 |
| Telluride Library | $250 | Telluride, CO, US | Promoting Public Awareness Of Library Services, Support For Library Improvement And Advancement, And Sponsoring Cultural And Educational Programs And Activities. | 2022 |
| Telluride Mountain School | $30,195 | Telluride, CO, US | Provide A High Quality Education To Children In Southwest Colorado | 2022 |
| Telluride Regional Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Secure The Financial Resources Required To Ensure Clinical Excellence And The Continued Quality Of Care At The Telluride Regional Medical Center | 2022 |
| Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club | $2,756 | Telluride, CO, US | To Allow Young Athletes To Achieve Their Full Potenial | 2022 |
| Telluride Youth Lacross Association | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Providing The Opportunity For Boys & Girls Of All Levels Of Ability To Experience Instructional And Competitive Lacrosse In A Safe And Fun Environment . | 2022 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Education Giving | 2022 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | $2,500 | Falmouth, MA, US | Study Climate Change Impacts And Solutions | 2022 |
| Word Press Foundation | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Ensure Free Access To The Software Projects Word Press Supports | 2022 |
| Ah Haa School Of Arts | $2,060 | Telluride, CO, US | Giving Access And Opportunity For People Of All Ages To Engage In Creative Experiences. | 2022 |
| Koto Radio Tellurid | $263 | Telluride, CO, US | Inform, Educate, And Entertain While Reflecting The Needs, Desires, And Diersity Of Our Community | 2022 |
| Maret School | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Education Of Students In Grades K-12 | 2022 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd | $4,600 | Telluride, CO, US | Showcase Nonfiction Stores About Environmental, Culutural, Climbing, Political And Social Justice Issues In Telluride | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Alliance | $120 | Worcester, MA, US | Promoting Awareness, Increasing Education, Furthering Pancreatic Cancer Research Aimed At Early Diagnosis And, Helping Patients And Families Impacted By The Effects Of Pancreatic Cancer | 2022 |
| Pinhead Institute Inc | $7,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Science-education Both Locally And Globally Through An International Network Of The World's Leading Scientists. Pinhead Institute Educates And Inspires Children And Adults In The Greater Telluride Region About The Wonders Of Science And Technology | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $100 | Denver, CO, US | Serve Colorado With Life-enriching Programs And Services Through Television, Outreach, And Telecommunications Serves. | 2022 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | To Preserve The Natural Enviornment | 2022 |
| Skylands Manor New Jersey Botanical Garden | $100 | Ringwood, NJ, US | State And National Registers Of Historic Places | 2022 |
| Telluride Avalanche Dogs | $50 | Telluride, CO, US | Mountain Rescue And Safety Education Efforts In The Telluride Community | 2022 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Philanthropy And Create A Stronger Community In Telluride Region | 2022 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | Support Educational Programs, Exhibitions, And Projects To Connect Residents And Visitors To Their Community. | 2022 |
| Telluride Library | $250 | Telluride, CO, US | Promoting Public Awareness Of Library Services, Support For Library Improvement And Advancement, And Sponsoring Cultural And Educational Programs And Activities. | 2022 |
| Telluride Mountain School | $30,195 | Telluride, CO, US | Provide A High Quality Education To Children In Southwest Colorado | 2022 |
| Telluride Regional Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Secure The Financial Resources Required To Ensure Clinical Excellence And The Continued Quality Of Care At The Telluride Regional Medical Center | 2022 |
| Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club | $2,756 | Telluride, CO, US | To Allow Young Athletes To Achieve Their Full Potenial | 2022 |
| Telluride Youth Lacross Association | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Providing The Opportunity For Boys & Girls Of All Levels Of Ability To Experience Instructional And Competitive Lacrosse In A Safe And Fun Environment . | 2022 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Education Giving | 2022 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | $2,500 | Falmouth, MA, US | Study Climate Change Impacts And Solutions | 2022 |
| Word Press Foundation | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Ensure Free Access To The Software Projects Word Press Supports | 2022 |
| Ah Haa School Of Arts | $2,060 | Telluride, CO, US | Giving Access And Opportunity For People Of All Ages To Engage In Creative Experiences. | 2022 |
| Koto Radio Tellurid | $263 | Telluride, CO, US | Inform, Educate, And Entertain While Reflecting The Needs, Desires, And Diersity Of Our Community | 2022 |
| Maret School | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Education Of Students In Grades K-12 | 2022 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd | $4,600 | Telluride, CO, US | Showcase Nonfiction Stores About Environmental, Culutural, Climbing, Political And Social Justice Issues In Telluride | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Alliance | $120 | Worcester, MA, US | Promoting Awareness, Increasing Education, Furthering Pancreatic Cancer Research Aimed At Early Diagnosis And, Helping Patients And Families Impacted By The Effects Of Pancreatic Cancer | 2022 |
| Pinhead Institute Inc | $7,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Science-education Both Locally And Globally Through An International Network Of The World's Leading Scientists. Pinhead Institute Educates And Inspires Children And Adults In The Greater Telluride Region About The Wonders Of Science And Technology | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $100 | Denver, CO, US | Serve Colorado With Life-enriching Programs And Services Through Television, Outreach, And Telecommunications Serves. | 2022 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | To Preserve The Natural Enviornment | 2022 |
| Skylands Manor New Jersey Botanical Garden | $100 | Ringwood, NJ, US | State And National Registers Of Historic Places | 2022 |
| Telluride Avalanche Dogs | $50 | Telluride, CO, US | Mountain Rescue And Safety Education Efforts In The Telluride Community | 2022 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Philanthropy And Create A Stronger Community In Telluride Region | 2022 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | Support Educational Programs, Exhibitions, And Projects To Connect Residents And Visitors To Their Community. | 2022 |
| Telluride Library | $250 | Telluride, CO, US | Promoting Public Awareness Of Library Services, Support For Library Improvement And Advancement, And Sponsoring Cultural And Educational Programs And Activities. | 2022 |
| Telluride Mountain School | $30,195 | Telluride, CO, US | Provide A High Quality Education To Children In Southwest Colorado | 2022 |
| Telluride Regional Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Secure The Financial Resources Required To Ensure Clinical Excellence And The Continued Quality Of Care At The Telluride Regional Medical Center | 2022 |
| Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club | $2,756 | Telluride, CO, US | To Allow Young Athletes To Achieve Their Full Potenial | 2022 |
| Telluride Youth Lacross Association | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Providing The Opportunity For Boys & Girls Of All Levels Of Ability To Experience Instructional And Competitive Lacrosse In A Safe And Fun Environment . | 2022 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Education Giving | 2022 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | $2,500 | Falmouth, MA, US | Study Climate Change Impacts And Solutions | 2022 |
| Word Press Foundation | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Ensure Free Access To The Software Projects Word Press Supports | 2022 |
| Concerned Citizens Of Montauk | $1,000 | Montauk, NY, US | Preserve Montauk's Land | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Wilkinson Public Library | $250 | Boulder, CO, US | To Support The Wilkinson Center By Offering A Food Pantry, After-school Program, And Clothing. | 2021 |
| Giveindia | $5,250 | San Ramon, CA, US | Help Inida Fight Covid | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of The Us | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Help Stop Animal Cruelty | 2021 |
| Koto Radio Tellurid | $250 | Telluride, CO, US | Inform, Educate, And Entertain While Reflecting The Needs, Desires, And Diersity Of Our Community | 2021 |
| Maret School | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Education Of Students In Grades K-12 | 2021 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd | $4,200 | Telluride, CO, US | Showcase Nonfiction Stores About Environmental, Culutural, Climbing, Political And Social Justice Issues In Telluride | 2021 |
| Pinhead Institute Inc | $5,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Science-education Both Locally And Globally Through An International Network Of The World's Leading Scientists. Pinhead Institute Educates And Inspires Children And Adults In The Greater Telluride Region About The Wonders Of Science And Technology | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $100 | Denver, CO, US | Serve Colorado With Life-enriching Programs And Services Through Television, Outreach, And Telecommunications Serves. | 2021 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | To Preserve The Natural Enviornment | 2021 |
| Skylands Manor New Jersey Botanical Garden | $100 | Ringwood, NJ, US | State And National Registers Of Historic Places | 2021 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $500 | San Clemente, CA, US | Protect And Preserve The World's Oceans, Waves And Beaches | 2021 |
| Telluride Avalanche Dogs | $50 | Telluride, CO, US | Mountain Rescue And Safety Education Efforts In The Telluride Community | 2021 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Philanthropy And Create A Stronger Community In Telluride Region | 2021 |
| Telluride Mountain School | $20,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Provide A High Quality Education To Children In Southwest Colorado | 2021 |
| Telluride Regional Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Secure The Financial Resources Required To Ensure Clinical Excellence And The Continued Quality Of Care At The Telluride Regional Medical Center | 2021 |
| Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club | $5,000 | Telluride, CO, US | To Allow Young Athletes To Achieve Their Full Potenial | 2021 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Education Giving | 2021 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Study Climate Change Impacts And Solutions | 2021 |
| Word Press Foundation | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Ensure Free Access To The Software Projects Word Press Supports | 2021 |
| Conservation Colorado | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Protect Our Air, Land, Water, And People | 2020 |
| Givetocureorg | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Give To Fund Clinical Trials. | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | The Natural Resources Defense Council's Purpose Is To Safeguard The Earth: Its People, Its Plants And Animals And The Natural Systems On Which All Life Depends. | 2020 |
| Pinhead Institute Inc | $5,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Science-education Both Locally And Globally Through An International Network Of The World's Leading Scientists. Pinhead Institute Educates And Inspires Children And Adults In The Greater Telluride Region About The Wonders Of Science And Technology | 2020 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance | $15,000 | Telluride, CO, US | To Preserve The Natural Enviornment | 2020 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Promote Philanthropy And Create A Stronger Community In Telluride Region | 2020 |
| Telluride Mountain School | $20,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Provide A High Quality Education To Children In Southwest Colorado | 2020 |
| Telluride Regional Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Secure The Financial Resources Required To Ensure Clinical Excellence And The Continued Quality Of Care At The Telluride Regional Medical Center | 2020 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable Education Giving | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-0731411 |
| Website | http://cornetcreekfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 3419 Telluride, CO 81435-3419 |
Key People (1)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cornet Creek Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Christopher J Arndt |
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Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.