Mcinnes S and J Char Tr
Saint Louis, MO · EIN 46-3186189. Reported 116 grants totalling $2,373,000 to 89 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Mcinnes S and J Char Tr did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $20,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $15,000 and $25,000; the smallest was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking | Denver, CO | $90,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Operation Homefront Inc | San Antonio, TX | $85,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Greenwood Village, CO | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Denver Childrens Advocacy Center | Denver, CO | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Developmental Disabilities Center | Lafayette, CO | $60,600 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Both Ends Believing Inc | Plano, TX | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Child and Family Advocacy Program | Boulder, CO | $50,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Boul | Lafayette, CO | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Colorado | Centennial, CO | $45,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Denver Children's Advocacy Center | Denver, CO | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Head Strong Project Inc | West Haven, CT | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Impact on Education | Louisville, CO | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Sofias Second Chance Animal Rescue | Vero Beach, FL | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Voice for the Animals | Santa Monica, CA | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consort Pavilio | Westminster, CO | $34,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Animal Protection of New Mexico Inc | Albuquerque, NM | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Aspen Hope Center | Basalt, CO | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| County Sheriffs of Colorado Inc | Littleton, CO | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Diakonia | Colorado Springs, CO | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gigis Playhouse - Denver LLC | Lakewood, CO | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Partners Inc | Grand Jct, CO | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Windwalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center | Carbondale, CO | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United Through Reading | San Diego, CA | $26,400 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alliance for Sustainable Colorado | Denver, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Americas Kids Belong Inc | Loveland, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ascendigo Autism Services | Carbondale, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Camp Corral | Raleigh, NC | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Canine Partners of the Rockies Inc | Thornton, CO | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Childrens Specialty Clinic San Luis Vall | Monte Vista, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Childrens Speech and Reading Center | Fort Collins, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics Inc | Englewood, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Girls in STEM | Hghlnds Ranch, CO | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | San Rafael, CA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Jdrf International | New York, NY | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Laradon Hall Exceptional Children Adults | Denver, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Revel | Denver, CO | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Adoption Exchange | Aurora, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The National Military Family Association | Alexandria, VA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Weecycle | Aurora, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Windwalkers Equine Assisted Learning & T | Carbondale, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Windwalkers Equine Assisted Learning and | Carbondale, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| CASA of Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | $22,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| A Precious Child Inc | Broomfield, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Alight-Alliance to Lead Impact in Global | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Colorado Institute of Developmental Pedi | Englewood, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Conservation Legacy | Durango, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Denver Children's Home | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts of Colorado | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain | Greenwood Vlg, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kent Denver Country Day School | Englewood, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marathon Wild Bird Center Inc | Marathon, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pawprints Pet Rescue | Keenesburg, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Save Our Youth Inc | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | Ft Pierce, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Tiny Tim Center Inc | Longmont, CO | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Warren Village Inc | Denver, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wind Horse Sanctuary | Livermore, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Wow Childrens Museum World of Wonder Ltd | Lafayette, CO | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Unite for Common Good | Greenwood Vlg, CO | $16,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| All About the Animals Coalition Inc | Pocatello, ID | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties | Brighton, CO | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Happy Cats Haven Inc | Manitou Springs, CO | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Haven House of Montrose Inc | Montrose, CO | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Humane Soc Greater Miami Dade Cnty | North Miami Beach, FL | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Colorado Inc | Greenwood Village, CO | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Maria Droste Services of Colorado | Denver, CO | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shepherds Hope Inc | Winter Garden, FL | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| SPCA Inc | New York, NY | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cat Town | Oakland, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Foster Source | Thornton, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Boulder, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami Dade County Society for Pocta Aap Pri | North Miami Beach, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Inc | Pueblo, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| River Bridge Regional Center Inc | Glenwood Spgs, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Victory Service Dogs Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans | Montrose, CO | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mount Evans Hospice Inc | Evergreen, CO | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Central Virginia Horse Rescue | Fredericksbrg, VA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Florence Crittenton Services | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | Denver, CO | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue | Boulder, CO | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
19 of 89 (21%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 19%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- The Adoption Exchange
GENERAL OPERATIONG SUPPORT
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 93 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | $443,000 | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 22 | $474,400 | $22,500 |
| 2023 | 20 | $415,000 | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | $504,100 | $20,000 |
| 2025 | 23 | $536,500 | $25,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
75% of its giving went to organizations in Colorado. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $20,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Colorado.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Mcinnes S and J Char Tr's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO, 63166. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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