Funders / Colorado

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Colorado

240 foundations have made 4,003 grants to performing arts organizations in Colorado, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 85 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

240

Funders

4,003

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

630

Organizations in category

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $30,000. That is 67% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. The Simms Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,000, largest $10,000. That is 38% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. 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 unsolicited applications.

  6. Read Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $3,500, largest $5,000. That is 33% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $1,167,552. That is 32% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Arts Midwest Incorporated — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $70,000. That is 33% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Copaken Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $2,000, largest $55,000. That is 30% of its Colorado giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  10. 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 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Colorado, out of 240 on record.

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