Rutherford Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-0751642
Foundation Overview
Based in Springfield, CO, Rutherford Foundation has awarded 223 grants totaling $330,652 to organizations in Colorado, Oklahoma and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $32,550, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 29 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Springfield (57%), Walsh (18%), Campo (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 130% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (57%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rutherford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Arbuthnot | $3,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Jason Campbell | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Alexis Crane | $1,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Dneil Doyle | $2,500 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Benisa Ellis | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Jake Hinds | $2,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Lindsey Hodges | $2,000 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Chloe Johnson | $1,500 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Hayden Lasley | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Alayah Meltabarger | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Keyen Nusser | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Jadyn Patrick | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Leah Powell | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Kieley Stegman | $2,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Mariah Stegman | $2,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Aubrey Summers | $2,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Ella Swanson | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Tlisa Turner | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Lauren Vivo | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Alea Wittler | $2,000 | Vilas, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Cenzi Figgins | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Brooke Mcdonald | $2,000 | Canyon, TX, US | Educatiion Award | 2024 |
| Marco Zarazua | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Cooper Stolebarger | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Nolan Hebberd | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Lainee Leathers | $500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Karina Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Kate Elmore | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Kiyah Oliver | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2024 |
| Payton Arbuthnot | $2,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Shalee Billings | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Jason Campbell | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Rochelle Casey | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Austin Cook | $2,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Alexis Crane | $2,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Dneil Doyle | $2,000 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Benisa Ellis | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Tatum Hall | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Jake Hinds | $2,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Brook Hodges | $500 | Canyon, TX, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Lindsey Hodges | $1,000 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Luke Hutches | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Chloe Johnson | $500 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Hayden Lasley | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Alayah Meltabarger | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Keyen Nusser | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Jadyn Patrick | $902 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Leah Powell | $3,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Kieley Stegman | $2,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Mariah Stegman | $2,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Aubrey Summers | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Ella Swanson | $500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Tlisa Turner | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Lauren Vivo | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Alea Wittler | $2,000 | Vilas, CO, US | Education Award | 2023 |
| Payton Arbuthnot | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jason Campbell | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tyson Campbell | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Rochelle Casey | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Austin Cook | $2,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alexis Crane | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Colton Crawford | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Dneil Doyle | $1,000 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Benisa Ellis | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jaron Freiberger | $1,000 | Vilas, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Yuliana Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tatum Hall | $3,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Rebekah Lynn Heath | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jake Hinds | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Luke Hutches | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tyree Jones | $3,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Hayden Lasley | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Conner Leonard | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alaya Meltabarger | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Amelia Mort | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Keyen Nusser | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jadyn Patrick | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Mykenzie Penick | $2,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Kieley Stegman | $2,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Mariah Stegman | $1,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Lauren Vivo | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jayci Dawn Westphal | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alea Wittler | $500 | Vilas, CO, US | Educatiion Award | 2022 |
| Payton Arbuthnot | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jason Campbell | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tyson Campbell | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Rochelle Casey | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Austin Cook | $2,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alexis Crane | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Colton Crawford | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Dneil Doyle | $1,000 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Benisa Ellis | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jaron Freiberger | $1,000 | Vilas, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Yuliana Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tatum Hall | $3,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Rebekah Lynn Heath | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jake Hinds | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Luke Hutches | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tyree Jones | $3,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Hayden Lasley | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Conner Leonard | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alaya Meltabarger | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Amelia Mort | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Keyen Nusser | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jadyn Patrick | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Mykenzie Penick | $2,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Kieley Stegman | $2,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Mariah Stegman | $1,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Lauren Vivo | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jayci Dawn Westphal | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alea Wittler | $500 | Vilas, CO, US | Educatiion Award | 2022 |
| Payton Arbuthnot | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jason Campbell | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tyson Campbell | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Rochelle Casey | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Austin Cook | $2,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alexis Crane | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Colton Crawford | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Dneil Doyle | $1,000 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Benisa Ellis | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jaron Freiberger | $1,000 | Vilas, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Yuliana Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tatum Hall | $3,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Rebekah Lynn Heath | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jake Hinds | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Luke Hutches | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Tyree Jones | $3,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Hayden Lasley | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Conner Leonard | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alaya Meltabarger | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Amelia Mort | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Keyen Nusser | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jadyn Patrick | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Mykenzie Penick | $2,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Kieley Stegman | $2,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Mariah Stegman | $1,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Lauren Vivo | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Jayci Dawn Westphal | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2022 |
| Alea Wittler | $500 | Vilas, CO, US | Educatiion Award | 2022 |
| Amelia Mort | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Rebekah Heath | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Colton Crawford | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Hayden Lasley | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Abigail Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Tatum Hall | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Conner Leonard | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Mykenzie Penick | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Teanna Sharpe | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Gavin Willimon | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Jayci Westphal | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Tyson Campbell | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Dakota Cook | $1,200 | Goodwell, OK, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Dakota Cook | $1,200 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Colton Crawford | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Tatum Hall | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Tyson Campbell | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Austin Cook | $500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Katie Mccall | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Benisa Ellis | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Alexis Crane | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Jayci Westphal | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Rebekah Heath | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Yuliana Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Conner Leonard | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Tatelyn Lasley | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| D Neil Doyle | $500 | Two Buttes, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Astin Cook | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Educatiion Award | 2021 |
| Tyree Jones | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Alexis Crane | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Payton Arbuthnot | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Luke Hutches | $1,000 | Hartman, CO, US | Educatiion Award | 2021 |
| Keyen Nusser | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Educatiion Award | 2021 |
| Kieley Stegman | $1,000 | Pritchett, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Lauren Vifo | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2021 |
| Ashtyn Loflin | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Rebekah Heath | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Colton Crawford | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Tatelyn Lasley | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Abigail Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Saoirse Hale | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Conner Leonard | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Katie Mccall | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Katelyn Jenkins | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Ally Loflin | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Jayci Westphal | $500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Jaci Sharpe | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Breanna Hendricks | $500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Dakota Cook | $1,200 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Colton Crawford | $1,500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Tatum Hall | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Tyson Campbell | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Austin Cook | $500 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Katie Mccall | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Benisa Ellis | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Alexis Crane | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Saoirse Hale | $1,000 | Walsh, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Jayci Westphal | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Rebekah Heath | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Abigail Garcia | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Conner Leonard | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Tatelyn Lasley | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Ally Loflin | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Education Award | 2020 |
| Qaulifyiing College Students | $32,550 | Various, CO, US | To Help Qualifying Students Pay For Their Secondard Education Costs. | 2018 |
| Madison Elaine Burdick | $750 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Genesis Enriquez Moncada | $500 | Pueblo, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Berklea Jo Forrest | $250 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Jayedeen Eileen Gourley | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Breanna Carrol Hendricks | $500 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Rafe Gale Hutches | $250 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Katelyn Denise Jenkins | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Zane Scott Jenkins | $2,000 | Campo, CO, US | Edcuational | 2016 |
| Ashlyn Danielle Loflin | $800 | Vilas, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Tyler Paige Meyeres | $800 | Vilas, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Jordan Lynn Reed | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Michael Anthony Sanchez | $750 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Emily Anne Sharpe | $250 | Walsh, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Brittani Melayne Shettron | $250 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Jeb Lewis Schroder | $500 | Campo, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Lara Ann Turner | $2,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Morgan Faye Turpin | $1,000 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Elizabeth Anne Walker | $1,500 | Springfield, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Shaelynn Kate Wood | $1,000 | Campo, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Andreanna Jo Wray | $3,000 | Campo, CO, US | Educational | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Rutherford Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 84-0751642 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 257 E 5TH AVE Springfield, CO 81073-1303 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rutherford Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Shannon Gerber |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Suzette Hall |
| Trustee | John Lefferdink |
Forms 990-PF
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