The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Saddles for Soldiers2 grants · $119,200
• Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society4 grants · $116,200
• Shadow Hills Riding Club3 grants · $108,900
• Mending Kids4 grants · $102,500
• Lincoln County Fire District1 grant · $45,000
• Children'S Hospital of La (Catch)4 grants · $43,150
• Academy Foundation (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)4 grants · $43,000
• Barn Sanctuary3 grants · $40,758
• Lupita Project4 grants · $38,650
• Valor Healing Farms4 grants · $33,700

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 120 grants.

• $109,200

  Saddles for Soldiers · Shawdow Hills, CA · 2023

  Mission is to implement an expansive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate healing, learning and growth

• $46,600

  Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society · Pt Roberts, WA · 2025

  Providing support, supplies, equiopment and training for emergency services to the community.

• $45,000

  Lincoln County Fire District · Davenport, WA · 2022

  Support for community workers

• $44,700

  Shadow Hills Riding Club · Shawdow Hills, CA · 2024

  To create a therapueutic riding program in which horses are used as a tool for physical therapy, emtional growth, and learning for individuals with mental and/or emotional disabilities, and to carry on other charitable … read allTo create a therapueutic riding program in which horses are used as a tool for physical therapy, emtional growth, and learning for individuals with mental and/or emotional disabilities, and to carry on other charitable activities assiciated with this purpose as allowed by law. less
• $44,200

  Shadow Hills Riding Club · Shawdow Hills, CA · 2025

  To create a therapueutic riding program in which horses are used as a tool for physical therapy, emtional growth, and learning for individuals with mental and/or emotional disabilities, and to carry on other charitable … read allTo create a therapueutic riding program in which horses are used as a tool for physical therapy, emtional growth, and learning for individuals with mental and/or emotional disabilities, and to carry on other charitable activities assiciated with this purpose as allowed by law. less
• $39,600

  Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society · Pt Roberts, WA · 2023

  Providing support, supplies, equiopment and training for emergency services to the community.

• $33,100

  Cultural Heritage Foundation of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

  To perserve, collect, and interpret the architecture, physical environment, and culture of southern california during the first hundred years of statehood. The heritage square museum is a living history museum that expl… read allTo perserve, collect, and interpret the architecture, physical environment, and culture of southern california during the first hundred years of statehood. The heritage square museum is a living history museum that explores the settlement and development of southern california during the first hundered years of statehood. less
• $30,000

  Happy Cats Haven · Manitou Springs, CO · 2025

  Rescues homeless cats and kittens in colorado and find them loving, "forever" homes. Also addresses cat overpopulation through spay/neuter and community outreach programs

• $30,000

  Mending Kids · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  Provides life-changing surgical care to children worldwide

• $27,000

  Rise Up Schools · Denver, CO · 2025

  Serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They aim to promote dignity in all relationships while helping people with disabilities become as productive and independent as possible.

• $25,000

  Mending Kids · Los Angeles, CA · 2025

  Provides life-changing surgical care to children worldwide

• $25,000

  Mending Kids · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  Provides life-changing surgical care to children worldwide

• $22,500

  Mending Kids · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

  Provides life-changing surgical care to children worldwide

• $22,500

  Barn Sanctuary · Chelsea, MI · 2023

  Rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farmed animals

• $21,500

  Safe Haven Medical Outreach Program · San Marino, CA · 2025

  To provide therapeutic and medical treatment for children in cambodia with disabilities & medical issues. To educate families and other village members regarding the care of these children.

• $20,000

  Children'S Hospital of La (Catch) · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  Promotion and advancement of children's health through patient care, research, and education.

• $20,000

  The Little Zoo · Temple City, CA · 2023

  To provide heartfelt connection through education and pet therapy for children, elder, and our complex nees for communication.

• $20,000

  Shadow Hills Riding Club · Shawdow Hills, CA · 2022

  To create a therapueutic riding program in which horses are used as a tool for physical therapy, emtional growth, and learning for individuals with mental and/or emotional disabilities, and to carry on other charitable … read allTo create a therapueutic riding program in which horses are used as a tool for physical therapy, emtional growth, and learning for individuals with mental and/or emotional disabilities, and to carry on other charitable activities assiciated with this purpose as allowed by law. less
• $15,000

  Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society · Pt Roberts, WA · 2024

  Providing support, supplies, equiopment and training for emergency services to the community.

• $15,000

  Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society · Pt Roberts, WA · 2022

  Providing support, supplies, equiopment and training for emergency services to the community.

• $15,000

  Safe Havenmedical Outreach Program · San Marino, CA · 2022

  To provide therapeutic and medical treatment for children in cambodia with disabilities & medical issues. To educate families and other village members regarding the care of these children.

• $13,500

  Lupita Project · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2025

  To provide improved quality live from phyiscal and disable living in hautulco and coast of oaxaca, mex

• $13,000

  Academy Foundation (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) · Beverly Hills, CA · 2024

  Research in history, arts and techniques of the motion picture industry

• $12,650

  Lupita Project · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2024

  To provide improved quality live from phyiscal and disable living in hautulco and coast of oaxaca, mex

• $12,500

  Bridge To Home · Newhall, CA · 2025

  Helps people move from homelessness to housing.

• $12,500

  Providence St Mary'S Foundation (Walla Walla Wa) · Walla Walla, WA · 2023

  As expressions of god's healing love, witnessed through the ministry of jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, expecially those who are poor and vulnerable.

• $12,500

  Valor Healing Farms · Ojai, CA · 2023

  Serve the military community through farming , therapeutic horticulture and sustainable gardening

• $10,000

  Academy Foundation (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) · Beverly Hills, CA · 2025

  Research in history, arts and techniques of the motion picture industry

• $10,000

  Children'S Hospital of La (Catch) · Los Angeles, CA · 2025

  Promotion and advancement of children's health through patient care, research, and education.

• $10,000

  Robins Nest Rescue · Ramona, CA · 2025

  Our mission at robin's nest rescue is to provide sanctuary for neglected, abandoned, or abused animals.

• $10,000

  Barn Sanctuary · Chelsea, MI · 2024

  Rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farmed animals

• $10,000

  Bridge To Home · Newhall, CA · 2024

  Helps people move from homelessness to housing.

• $10,000

  Children'S Hospital of La (Catch) · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

  Promotion and advancement of children's health through patient care, research, and education.

• $10,000

  Safe Haven Medical Outreach Program · San Marino, CA · 2024

  To provide therapeutic and medical treatment for children in cambodia with disabilities & medical issues. To educate families and other village members regarding the care of these children.

• $10,000

  Academy Foundation (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023

  Research in history, arts and techniques of the motion picture industry

• $10,000

  Lupita Project · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2023

  To provide improved quality live from phyiscal and disable living in hautulco and coast of oaxaca, mex

• $10,000

  Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars · Pt Roberts, WA · 2023

  Provides educational assistance to the community

• $10,000

  Safe Haven (Cambodia) · San Marino, CA · 2023

  To provide therapeutic and medical treatment for children in cambodia with disabilities & medical issues. To educate families and other village members regarding the care of these children.

• $10,000

  Academy Foundation (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) · Beverly Hills, CA · 2022

  Research in history, arts and techniques of the motion picture industry

• $10,000

  Impact Foundation La · Montrose, CA · 2022

  To serve individuals and their families in our community who suffer from anxiety, depression and/or isolation which leads to self-medicating with substances

• $10,000

  Saddles for Soldiers · Shawdow Hills, CA · 2022

  Mission is to implement an expansive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate healing, learning and growth

• $9,975

  Lazy B Equine · Ogden, UT · 2025

  Our organization is dedicated to the rescue of starved, abused and slaughter-bound horses to help heal and rehabilitate those that can be adopted out to loving homes and to provide a permanent home for those that are di… read allOur organization is dedicated to the rescue of starved, abused and slaughter-bound horses to help heal and rehabilitate those that can be adopted out to loving homes and to provide a permanent home for those that are disabled less
• $9,800

  Valor Healing Farms · Ojai, CA · 2022

  Serve the military community through farming , therapeutic horticulture and sustainable gardening

• $8,258

  Barn Sanctuary · Chelsea, MI · 2022

  Rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farmed animals

• $8,000

  Protectors of the Endangered (Books) · Charlotte, NC · 2023

  Our mission is to improve childrens literacy and inspire the next generation of young learners to protect each other and our planet.

• $8,000

  Veterans Miracle Center Erie · Erie, PA · 2023

  Veterans miracle center erie provides humanitarian aid to our struggling men and women veterans in the form of new clothing, hygiene products, housewares and more. We also work with various veterans organizations to ass… read allVeterans miracle center erie provides humanitarian aid to our struggling men and women veterans in the form of new clothing, hygiene products, housewares and more. We also work with various veterans organizations to assist the veteran in need. less
• $7,500

  Cdt Kids · Higley, AZ · 2025

  We provide educational, therapeutic and adaptive recreational services to support children with special needs in the community. We work together towards making sure that underserved children receive the therapeutic, edu… read allWe provide educational, therapeutic and adaptive recreational services to support children with special needs in the community. We work together towards making sure that underserved children receive the therapeutic, educational and adaptive sport services that they need to achieve their goals. less
• $7,500

  Soldier'S Best Friend · Peoria, AZ · 2023

  Provides service/therapeudic campanion dogs and training for veterans living with cobat-related post traumatic stress disorder or tramatic brain injury

• $6,400

  Valor Healing Farms · Ojai, CA · 2025

  Serve the military community through farming , therapeutic horticulture and sustainable gardening

• $6,250

  Singer Sanctuary · Shawdow Hills, CA · 2025

  We provide rescue services for sick, abused and abondoned animals.

• $6,000

  Protectors of the Endangered (Books) · Charlotte, NC · 2022

  Our mission is to improve childrens literacy and inspire the next generation of young learners to protect each other and our planet.

• $5,000

  Camp Del Corazon · North Hollywood, CA · 2025

  Camp del corazon provides year-round opportunities for children living with the challenges of heart disease

• $5,000

  Music Makers Pta · Valencia, CA · 2025

  Fundraising and musical showcases by students for partial payment of music teacher salaries for the newhall school district.

• $5,000

  Pilots To the Rescue · Brooklyn, NY · 2025

  Their mission is to prevent at risk animals from being euthanized by transporting them by air or ground transportation to give them the best chance at adoption.

• $5,000

  Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars · Pt Roberts, WA · 2025

  Provides educational assistance to the community

• $5,000

  Sharefest · San Pedro, CA · 2025

  Sharefest gives youth facing significant barriers the skills, support, and connections they need to achieve economic success.

• $5,000

  Youth Documentary Academy · Colorado Springs, CO · 2025

  The youth documentary academy (yda) prepares a new generation of storytellers from under-represented communities to locate and amplify their voices through the art of documentary film. Through instruction, production, a… read allThe youth documentary academy (yda) prepares a new generation of storytellers from under-represented communities to locate and amplify their voices through the art of documentary film. Through instruction, production, and distribution, yda trains young people to transpose their own stories into broadly accessible and impactful media, opening the door to courageous conversations. less
• $5,000

  California Academy of Science · San Francisco, CA · 2024

  Regenerate the natural world through sceience, learning and collaboration

• $5,000

  Denkai · Cortez, CO · 2024

  Animal sanctuary

• $5,000

  Music Makers Pta · Valencia, CA · 2024

  Fundraising and musical showcases by students for partial payment of music teacher salaries for the newhall school district.

• $5,000

  Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness · Pt Roberts, WA · 2024

  An all voluntier organizatio dedicated to improving the resilience and self-reliance of residents during long-term emergencies that places the community in serious jeopardy.

• $5,000

  Pt Roberts Dollars for Scholars · Pt Roberts, WA · 2024

  Provides educational assistance to the community

• $5,000

  Valor Healing Farms · Ojai, CA · 2024

  Serve the military community through farming , therapeutic horticulture and sustainable gardening

• $5,000

  Blue Mountain Humane Society · Walla Walla, WA · 2023

  To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to foster the human-animal bond.

• $5,000

  Music Makers Pta · Valencia, CA · 2023

  Fundraising and musical showcases by students for partial payment of music teacher salaries for the newhall school district.

• $5,000

  Davenport Senior Center · Davenport, WA · 2022

  Senior care

• $5,000

  Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars · Pt Roberts, WA · 2022

  Provides educational assistance to the community

• $5,000

  San Francisco Botanical Garden Society · San Francisco, CA · 2022

  A non-profit organization dedicated to connects people to plants, the planet, and each other

• $5,000

  Soldier'S Best Friend · Peoria, AZ · 2022

  Provides service/therapeudic campanion dogs and training for veterans living with cobat-related post traumatic stress disorder or tramatic brain injury

• $5,000

  Team Addo · Tampa, FL · 2022

  A npn-profit organization dedicated to improve the lives of veterans and their families

• $4,000

  Camp Fish Tales · Pinconning, MI · 2024

  Camp fish tales brings lasting joy to people with disabilities and their families by providing a unique and adaptive outdoor camp experience that fosters friendships and encourages independence

• $4,000

  Protectors of the Endangered (Books) · Charlotte, NC · 2024

  Our mission is to improve childrens literacy and inspire the next generation of young learners to protect each other and our planet.

• $4,000

  Singer Sanctuary · Shawdow Hills, CA · 2023

  We provide rescue services for sick, abused and abondoned animals.

• $4,000

  Life Long Learning (Challenged Students) · Lancaster, CA · 2022

  To solve the dropout epidemic across the nation one community ant a time

• $3,900

  First Tee Phoenix · Phoenix, AZ · 2025

  Provides affordable access to golf and golf learning facilities for young people in maricopacounty to under priveledged children

• $3,750

  Point Roberts Parks & Rec District 1 · Point Roberts, WA · 2025

  To provide recreational opportunities, acquire and maintain sites that enhance our quality of life, and preserve the natural, recreational, cultural and historical resources of the district.

• $3,625

  Warfighter Gardens · Cloumbia, TN · 2022

  Focused on using alternative self-therapy methods for treating ptsd specifically individual faith, gardening, agriculture, and music therapies and more. Provides service to veterans, law enforcement, first responders, a… read allFocused on using alternative self-therapy methods for treating ptsd specifically individual faith, gardening, agriculture, and music therapies and more. Provides service to veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and their families. less
• $3,500

  Donkeyland · Riverside, CA · 2024

  To save lives of donkeys and wild burros and educate the public about the plight of these animals, both in captivity and in the wild.

• $3,500

  Frosted Faces · Ramona, CA · 2024

  To rescue abandoned senior dogs from shelters and euthanization, providing necessary medical treatment and foster or adoptive home for the remainder of their lives.

• $3,500

  Lincoln County Care & Share · Davenport, WA · 2022

  Transform the lives of marginalized children, women and families

• $3,150

  Children'S Hospital of La (Catch) · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  Promotion and advancement of children's health through patient care, research, and education.

• $3,000

  Southeast Volusia Humane Society · New Smyrna Beach, FL · 2025

  Our vision is a community in which all companion animals are valued. Our mission is to be their lifesaving voice by demonstrating no-kill principles, encouraging adoption, advocating spay/neuter, engaging the public and… read allOur vision is a community in which all companion animals are valued. Our mission is to be their lifesaving voice by demonstrating no-kill principles, encouraging adoption, advocating spay/neuter, engaging the public and supporting responsible care. less
• $3,000

  Wiley Canyon Pta · Newhall, CA · 2023

  To pisitively impact the lives of all children and families by representing our members and empowering and supporting them with skills in advocacy, leadership, and communication.

• $2,600

  Valley Soccer Education Program · Valencia, CA · 2023

  To promote youth soccer through high level training and to develop the players to advance to a higher level of play. The organization builds youth teams from ages 8 - 29 to compete in various leagues and tournaments.

• $2,500

  California Academy of Science · San Francisco, CA · 2025

  Regenerate the natural world through sceience, learning and collaboration

• $2,500

  Gardens of Golden Gate Park · San Francisco, CA · 2025

  A non-profit organization dedicated to connects people to plants, the planet, and each other

• $2,500

  Hopewell Ranch · Weidman, MI · 2025

  Hopewell ranch is a therapy/education farm where people facing challenges can come and experience the assistance of animals and nature in beautiful isabella county. Children, families, individuals, and veterans can come… read allHopewell ranch is a therapy/education farm where people facing challenges can come and experience the assistance of animals and nature in beautiful isabella county. Children, families, individuals, and veterans can come to hopewell ranch and find a judgement free zone where safety is felt so hope and healing can happen. less
• $2,500

  Love Society · Tempe, AZ · 2025

  Build community of love by inspiring children, adults and businesses to actively engage inmaking a difference through impactful events and the distribution of thoughtfully curatedlove bags, they support children and fam… read allBuild community of love by inspiring children, adults and businesses to actively engage inmaking a difference through impactful events and the distribution of thoughtfully curatedlove bags, they support children and familites in need, fostering compassion andmeaningful connections. less
• $2,500

  Pet Companions Club of Pebble Creek · Goodyear, AZ · 2025

  Mission is to provide a safe environment for the pets of pebblecreek and to assist in the rescue of stray, abused and injured animals in the community

• $2,500

  Lazy B Equine · Ogden, UT · 2024

  Our organization is dedicated to the rescue of starved, abused and slaughter-bound horses to help heal and rehabilitate those that can be adopted out to loving homes and to provide a permanent home for those that are di… read allOur organization is dedicated to the rescue of starved, abused and slaughter-bound horses to help heal and rehabilitate those that can be adopted out to loving homes and to provide a permanent home for those that are disabled less
• $2,500

  No Kill Central Kentucky · Lancaster, KY · 2024

  To obtain grant funding to promote and maintain our mission of c.a.r.e.s

• $2,500

  Sharefest · San Pedro, CA · 2024

  Sharefest gives youth facing significant barriers the skills, support, and connections they need to achieve economic success.

• $2,500

  The Animal Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 2024

  Our mission is to save the lives of all healthy and treatable animals in the las vegas valley.

• $2,500

  Frosted Faces · Ramona, CA · 2023

  To rescue abandoned senior dogs from shelters and euthanization, providing necessary medical treatment and foster or adoptive home for the remainder of their lives.

• $2,500

  The Colorado Youth Outdoors Charitable Trust · Ft Collins, CO · 2023

  Building relationships through traditional outdoor recreation.

• $2,500

  California Academy of Science · San Francisco, CA · 2022

  Regenerate the natural world through sceience, learning and collaboration

• $2,500

  Lupita Project · Sherman Oaks, CA · 2022

  To provide improved quality live from phyiscal and disable living in hautulco and coast of oaxaca, mex

• $2,500

  Music Makers Pta · Valencia, CA · 2022

  Fundraising and musical showcases by students for partial payment of music teacher salaries for the newhall school district.

• $2,500

  Red Bucket Equine Rescue · Chino Hills, CA · 2022

  To save and rehabilitate horses, restore their trust in humankind, and find them safe, loving, permanent adoptive homes

• $2,400

  The Colorado Youth Outdoors Charitable Trust · Ft Collins, CO · 2025

  Building relationships through traditional outdoor recreation.

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