Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Colorado

Foundation funding in Colorado across 10 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

K-12 schools — 298 funders, median grant $8,550
Museums and historical organizations — 263 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 237 funders, median grant $15,000
Performing arts organizations — 233 funders, median grant $10,000
International relief and development organizations — 229 funders, median grant $17,500
Animal shelters and rescues — 207 funders, median grant $5,000
Community development organizations — 203 funders, median grant $37,750
Arts and culture organizations — 181 funders, median grant $17,500
Affordable housing organizations — 161 funders, median grant $13,400
Youth sports leagues — 71 funders, median grant $7,500

Funders active across several causes

Community First Foundation — among the top funders for 5 of these 10 causes: museums and historical organizations; youth development programs; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations; youth sports leagues.
The Denver Foundation — among the top funders for 4 of these 10 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; community development organizations; arts and culture organizations.
El Pomar Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Gates Family Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: museums and historical organizations; community development organizations.
The Summit Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
United States Olympic Committee — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Greater Houston Community Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; youth sports leagues.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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