Wessell Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Boulder, Colorado · EIN 84-1524099
- Colorado
- Boulder
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Colorado
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $85KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 6Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $410KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
A 25,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY WAS OPENED FOR A FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND 31 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN COLORADO AND IT'S OPERATIONAL. THE FACILITY ALLOWS OVER THE ROAD DRIVERS TO DELIVER MORE NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO PARTNER AGENCIES ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST REGION WHILE CUTTING DOWN ON TRANSPORTATION TIME AND MILEAGE. THERE ARE MANY FARMERS IN THE SAN LUIS VALLEY WHO DONATE FOOD TO THE CENTER OR ALLOW THE PROGRAM TO PURCHASE ITEMS AT A LOW COST. 6,000 VOLUNTEERS SHARED THEIR TIME AND TALENT EQUALING 44,900 HOURS OF WORK.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Care and Share Food Bank Care and Share Food Bank | $15K | 2025 |
| Colorado Health Network Colorado Health Network | $15K | 2025 |
| Community Resource Center Community Resource Center | $15K | 2025 |
| Latino Community Foundation of Colo Latino Community Foundation of Colo | $15K | 2025 |
| Life Quest Foundation Life Quest Foundation | $15K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (6 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.