Foundations that fund nonprofits in Colorado

79 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Human services238$42.3M
Christian organization223$111.7M
Animal protection192$43.1M
Education support102$37.3M
Education99$20.6M
Youth development89$10.8M
Protestant organization83$6.1M
Education fund80$94.8M
International relief76$30.1M
Scholarships and student aid65$32M
Public foundation61$290.5M
Arts and culture group60$4.7M
School56$10.1M
Charter school55$8.8M
Natural resources54$17.7M
Preschool48$5.2M
Community improvement48$16.2M
International development46$15.1M
Music group45$9M
Emergency assistance45$6M
Children and youth services44$7.8M
Theater44$4.5M
Alumni association44$8.1M
Child care44$4.7M
Services for specific groups44$8.6M
Interfaith coalition44$4.2M
Parent-teacher group44$204k
Environmental education43$13.7M
Amateur sports41$3.2M
Human services40$3.5M
Jewish organization40$3.9M
Community foundation39$154M
Land conservation36$11.6M
Historical society33$1M
Food programs33$6.4M
Parks and playgrounds32$6M
Arts education31$3.3M
Elementary school31$7.1M
Philanthropy30$4.7M
Family services30$8.6M
Personal social services29$4.5M
Fund-raising organization29$2.4M
Camp29$12.8M
Food bank28$13M
Adult education27$32.8M
Performing arts27$3.1M
Counseling27$1.9M
Housing development27$6.8M
Health support25$8.2M
Consumer protection25$4.5M
Disability services24$2.7M
Cultural and ethnic awareness24$4.8M
Winter sports23$1.5M
Military and veterans22$1.6M
Dance company22$1.7M
Special education22$2.6M
Water conservation22$4M
Mental health treatment21$2.4M
Community service club21$3.3M
Youth development20$5.7M
Neighborhood center20$8.3M
Museum20$7.5M
Community clinic20$14.9M
Health fund20$11.4M
Wildlife conservation20$1.7M
Student services20$2.4M
Symphony orchestra20$1.8M
Education20$3.3M
Radio20$3.5M
Ethnic and immigrant services19$2.4M
History museum19$3.6M
Family violence shelter19$5.1M
Economic development19$1.7M
Reproductive health19$5M
Homeless shelter19$9.1M
Singing and choral group18$11.1M
Public health18$1.4M
Health fund18$6.6M
Senior center18$1.6M

Active across many causes in Colorado

FoundationOn listsApplications
Colorado Gives Foundation
Arvada, CO
79Accepts
The Denver Foundation
Denver, CO
70Accepts
The Colorado Health Foundation
Denver, CO
48Accepts
Rose Community Foundation
Denver, CO
43Accepts
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
34Accepts
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
Denver, CO
34Accepts
Xcel Energy Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
32Accepts
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
32Accepts
Anschutz Family Foundation
Denver, CO
27Accepts
Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO
21Invitation only
Daniels Fund
Denver, CO
21Accepts
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
19Accepts
Mile High United Way Inc
Denver, CO
18Accepts
Gates Family Foundation
Denver, CO
17Accepts
Otter Cares Foundation AKA OTTERCARES FOUNDATION
Fort Collins, CO
16Invitation only
Community Foundation Boulder County
Boulder, CO
16Accepts
Aspen Community Foundation
Basalt, CO
15Accepts
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc
Grand Junction, CO
15Accepts
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation
Grand Junction, CO
14Invitation only
Denver Broncos Foundation
Englewood, CO
11Accepts

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