Funders / Colorado
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Colorado
263 foundations have made 4,361 grants to museums and historical organizations in Colorado, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 94 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
263
Funders
4,361
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
425
Organizations in category
Colorado Humanities — 17 grants to 17 organizations, median $11,250, largest $21,000. That is 43% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2019. Public charity — application process varies.
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,000, largest $250,000. That is 24% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Children's Hospital Colorado — 12 grants to 5 organizations, median $11,700, largest $40,000. That is 15% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Community First Foundation — 165 grants to 60 organizations, median $12,079, largest $255,241. That is 2% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Riverfront Park Community Foundation — 10 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 14% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Gates Family Foundation — 30 grants to 24 organizations, median $20,000, largest $105,000. That is 4% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications, usually due Mar 15.
El Pomar Foundation — 39 grants to 20 organizations, median $5,000, largest $20,000. That is 3% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Accepts applications any time.
MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $36,250, largest $5,250,000. That is 8% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Denver Foundation — 65 grants to 24 organizations, median $36,000, largest $2,071,298. That is 2% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Kroenke Sports Charities Inc — 8 grants to 5 organizations, median $12,500, largest $50,000. That is 7% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Colorado, out of 263 on record.
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