Funders / Colorado
Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Colorado
181 foundations have made 2,681 grants to arts and culture organizations in Colorado, with a median grant of $17,500. At least 79 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
181
Funders
2,681
Grants
$17,500
Median grant
682
Organizations in category
Bee Vradenburg Foundation — 13 grants to 9 organizations, median $2,500, largest $5,000. That is 12% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Redline — 12 grants to 9 organizations, median $20,000, largest $30,000. That is 12% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Think 360 Arts for Learning — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $20,000, largest $20,000. That is 22% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $17,500, largest $40,000. That is 6% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Community First Foundation — 103 grants to 42 organizations, median $12,327, largest $180,233. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Denver Foundation — 55 grants to 33 organizations, median $18,218, largest $525,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Aspen Community Foundation — 37 grants to 5 organizations, median $25,000, largest $112,000. That is 3% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
El Pomar Foundation — 29 grants to 16 organizations, median $2,500, largest $100,000. That is 2% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Accepts applications any time.
Rose Community Foundation — 34 grants to 16 organizations, median $33,404, largest $379,231. That is 2% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $6,750, largest $8,500. That is 5% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Colorado, out of 181 on record.
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