The Douglas County 4-H Foundation is comprised of community leaders working collectively to obtain funding sources that provide Douglas County 4-H members academic scholarship opportunities, financial grants for educational experience, and learning opportunities that prepare them for their future; enabling 4-H members to excel in their projects, develop life skills, contribute to their community, and grow into valuable young adults.
Douglas County 4-h Foundation Inc. centers its giving on scholarships for active Douglas County 4-H members, especially renewable awards that carry students from high school into two-year, four-year, and technical programs. The foundation’s recent grants show repeated support for the same recipients across multiple years, with awards paid directly to schools and renewed when requirements are met. That pattern points to a funder that backs educational continuation rather than one-time enrichment. The largest recent award in the grant list is a $2,700 scholarship to Alaina Mauck of Littleton, Colorado. Other scholarship recipients include Leaya Mckinney of Redlands, California, and Addison Fitch of Lubbock, Texas, both at $2,500. The recent grant list also shows support for students in places such as Stillwater, Oklahoma; Manhattan, Kansas; and Fort Collins and Castle Rock, Colorado. Across these awards, the foundation is focused on 4-H participation, postsecondary access, and the transition from youth programming into college or career training. Its grants also include support connected to 4-H project participation, giving the organization a dual role in both educational aid and program participation for youth in Douglas County.
A major share of the foundation’s work goes to postsecondary scholarships for 4-H members. In recent grants, it awarded $2,500 to Leaya Mckinney of Redlands, California, and $2,500 to Ryan Gerlitz of Golden, Colorado, for scholarship support tied to college attendance. It also funds technical and certification pathways, including a $1,500 renewable scholarship program for graduating high school seniors who are active Douglas County 4-H members. The foundation also supports broader youth development through project-based funding. Its 4-H Project Grant is used for individuals or groups associated with the Douglas County 4-H program, including youth council, judging teams, and clubs, with the foundation typically covering about one-third of project costs. In the recent grant list, Hailey Coggins of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Kayla Bailey of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, appear among scholarship recipients, reflecting support that reaches beyond a single local school or event.
The typical grant size is modest and tightly clustered: the 25th percentile is $300, the median is $525, and the 75th percentile is $2,500. That distribution fits a mix of small project support and larger renewable scholarships. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Shannon Draper, Ryan Gerlitz, and Hailey Coggins, which shows recurring support rather than a strictly one-off pattern. The foundation also makes grants to individuals, and its active programs are listed as accepting unsolicited requests. A notable program detail is that some scholarship awards are renewed for additional years if eligibility requirements are met and funding is available.
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Most grants fall between $300 and $3K, with a median of $525.
25th Percentile
$300
Median
$525
75th Percentile
$3K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Douglas County 4-H Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 110 | $120K | 99.1% |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
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Grantmaking is regional and heavily centered in Colorado, which accounts for 69% of grants. Recent recipient locations in Colorado include Littleton, Golden, Fort Collins, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Franktown. Outside Colorado, the recent grant list reaches recipients in Oklahoma, Texas, South Carolina, North Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Montana, with the strongest state-level concentration outside the headquarters state appearing in Oklahoma.
It funds renewable scholarships for active Douglas County 4-H members pursuing two-year associate degrees, four-year undergraduate degrees, and technical or certification programs. The active programs also describe awards for graduating seniors and renewals for additional years when requirements are met.
Yes. Its 4-H Project Grant supports individuals or groups in the Douglas County 4-H program, including youth council, judging teams, and clubs. The program description says the foundation typically covers about one-third of project costs, with applicants expected to fundraise the rest.
The distribution is concentrated at smaller and mid-sized amounts: the 25th percentile is $300, the median is $525, and the 75th percentile is $2,500. The recent grant list also includes scholarship awards at $2,500 and one award at $2,700.
Yes. Several scholarship programs are renewable for additional years if GPA, enrollment, and other requirements are met and funding is available. The recent grants also show repeated awards to recipients such as Shannon Draper, Ryan Gerlitz, and Hailey Coggins across 2024 and 2025.
Yes. The active program descriptions say the General Grant, 4-H Project Grant, and scholarship programs accept unsolicited requests. The scholarships are tied to active Douglas County 4-H membership and specific education pathways.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAITLYN ALBRIGHT | FRANKTOWN, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ELLA ZIMMERMAN | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GABRIELLE MURPHY | LUBBOCK, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CHAYSE COGGINS | SEDALIA, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ALLISON WAGESTER | LINCOLN, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| AUDREY GARRISON | BISMARK, ND | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WYATT RIDGEWAY | BOZEMAN, MT | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ADDISON FITCH | LUBBOCK, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| RYAN GERLITZ | GOLDEN, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SHANNON DRAPER | COLUMBIA, MO | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LEAYA MCKINNEY | REDLANDS, CA | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| KAYLA BAILEY | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| HAILEY COGGINS | STILLWATER, OK | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| REBEKAH PALMER | CLEMSON, SC | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| KENZIE SUMMERVILLE | MANHATTAN, KS | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CLARA GRIFFITH | BOZEMAN, MT | $2,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $2,000 | 2025 | 4H ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIPS |
| KENNEDY FITCH | LITTLETON, CO | $2,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| JOB KNOGHT | EL DORADO, KS | $2,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BAILEY FISCHER | FRANKTOWN, CO | $2,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BROOKE HOLSCHUH | PARKER, CO | $1,500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ALINA HARPER | AURORA, CO | $1,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MAYA CARLSON | FORT COLLINS, CO | $900 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BRIDGETTE SAUER | FORT COLINS, CO | $900 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - DOUGLAS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $750 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT - CO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H YOUTH COUNCIL | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $749 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT - JUNE SHOW YOUTH COUNCIL |
| ETHAN SUMMERVILLE | MANHATTAN, KS | $700 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LILY HOPKINS | STERLING, CO | $600 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| JEFFREY QUALTERI | BOZEMAN, MT | $600 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| DYLAN THOMPSON | BISMARK, ND | $600 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $500 | 2025 | HARDSHIP FUNDS |
| KENZIE SUMMERVILLE | MANHATTAN, KS | $500 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| PEYTON HOLT | BUENA VISTA, VA | $400 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CAMDEN BROWN | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| KISHAN VAHALIA | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| NATAWAT RATANAPRATEEPPORN | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| NATALIE HOLSCHUH | BENNETT, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| KAITLYNN ALDEN | PARKER, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| KITNAPAS RATANAPRATEEPPORN | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| SADEEK HOLSCHUH | BENNETT, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| TRENT MAUCK | FRANKTOWN, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| AVERY PALM | STRASBURG, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| AUSTIN WILLIAMS | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| M SLOAN THOMAS | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| SCHAEFFER BROWN | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| JAYNA EBEN | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| EMERSON BROWN | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| KARLY ALDEN | PARKER, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| BROOKE HOLSCHUH | BENNETT, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
| HARTLY AUDET | STRASBURG, CO | $300 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS |
KAITLYN ALBRIGHT
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
ELLA ZIMMERMAN
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
GABRIELLE MURPHY
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
CHAYSE COGGINS
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
ALLISON WAGESTER
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
AUDREY GARRISON
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
WYATT RIDGEWAY
SCHOLARSHIP
ADDISON FITCH
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
RYAN GERLITZ
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
SHANNON DRAPER
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
LEAYA MCKINNEY
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
KAYLA BAILEY
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
HAILEY COGGINS
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
REBEKAH PALMER
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
KENZIE SUMMERVILLE
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
CLARA GRIFFITH
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE
$2,0004H ENROLLMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
KENNEDY FITCH
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP
JOB KNOGHT
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP
BAILEY FISCHER
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP
BROOKE HOLSCHUH
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP
ALINA HARPER
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
MAYA CARLSON
$900SCHOLARSHIP
BRIDGETTE SAUER
$900SCHOLARSHIP
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - DOUGLAS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM
$750GENERAL SUPPORT - CO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H YOUTH COUNCIL
$749GENERAL SUPPORT - JUNE SHOW YOUTH COUNCIL
ETHAN SUMMERVILLE
$700SCHOLARSHIP
LILY HOPKINS
$600SCHOLARSHIP
JEFFREY QUALTERI
$600SCHOLARSHIP
DYLAN THOMPSON
$600SCHOLARSHIP
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
$500HARDSHIP FUNDS
KENZIE SUMMERVILLE
$500SCHOLARSHIP
PEYTON HOLT
$400SCHOLARSHIP
CAMDEN BROWN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
KISHAN VAHALIA
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
NATAWAT RATANAPRATEEPPORN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
NATALIE HOLSCHUH
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
KAITLYNN ALDEN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
KITNAPAS RATANAPRATEEPPORN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
SADEEK HOLSCHUH
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
TRENT MAUCK
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
AVERY PALM
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
AUSTIN WILLIAMS
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
M SLOAN THOMAS
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
SCHAEFFER BROWN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
JAYNA EBEN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
EMERSON BROWN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
KARLY ALDEN
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
BROOKE HOLSCHUH
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
HARTLY AUDET
$300SCHOLARSHIP COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H PROGRAMS
Current and upcoming funding from Douglas County 4-H Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must be individuals or groups associated with the Douglas County 4-H program, such as 4-H Youth Council, 4-H members, 4-H judging teams, or 4-H clubs. Applicants are expected to fundraise and contribute the portion of costs not covered by the Foundation. Applying does not guarantee an award.
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