Funders / Colorado
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Colorado
233 foundations have made 4,401 grants to performing arts organizations in Colorado, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 84 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
233
Funders
4,401
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
630
Organizations in category
The Shubert Foundation Inc — 28 grants to 11 organizations, median $32,500, largest $350,000. That is 70% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Denver Ballet Guild — 15 grants to 4 organizations, median $16,000, largest $41,000. That is 75% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc — 30 grants to 13 organizations, median $5,500, largest $8,500. That is 20% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation — 21 grants to 17 organizations, median $20,000, largest $200,000. That is 17% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Community First Foundation — 299 grants to 100 organizations, median $15,045, largest $233,204. That is 4% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Western States Arts Federation — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $15,000, largest $74,000. That is 27% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Denver Foundation — 113 grants to 48 organizations, median $15,500, largest $1,312,677. That is 4% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Robin E Hernreich Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 33% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.
Greater Houston Community Foundation — 23 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,000, largest $1,195,550. That is 11% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc — 16 grants to 5 organizations, median $11,250, largest $459,656. That is 10% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Colorado, out of 233 on record.
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