The BCS Family Foundation makes a small number of relatively large grants focused on direct-service organizations that support vulnerable youth and people in crisis, with an emphasis on Colorado-based providers. Their giving emphasizes anti-trafficking and recovery services, programs that help at-risk girls and young people transition to stability, and education/college access tied to youth development and workforce pathways.
Bcs Family Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by large general operating grants to youth-serving organizations, with Colorado nonprofits appearing most often. The single largest grant in the recent list was $200,000 to Colorado Uplift for general operating support, followed by $150,000 to Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking and $100,000 to Florence Crittenton Services. That pattern points to a funder that backs organizations working directly with young people and families rather than funding only short-term projects. The foundation’s portfolio includes anti-trafficking work, youth homelessness services, recovery support, early childhood services, and education access tied to youth development. Some grants are unrestricted, while others are directed to specific programs such as an ECE center and summer food service at Florence Crittenton Services or a connection program at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. It also supports athletics-linked education, including grants to College Golf Fellowship and the University of Oklahoma Foundation for men’s golf. Across the recent grants list, the foundation gives to a relatively small number of recipients and uses grant sizes that range from five-figure awards to six-figure commitments.
In anti-human-trafficking work, Bcs Family Foundation gave $150,000 to Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking for general operating support, along with a $75,000 grant to the same organization in 2023. That repeat support signals sustained backing for the group’s broader work. Youth stability and family support also appear in the recent grants. Florence Crittenton Services received $100,000 for an ECE center and SFSP, while Urban Peak received $100,000 for general operating support. Those grants align with services for young people and families in transition. The foundation also funds recovery and education pathways. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation received $100,000 for a connection program, and College Golf Fellowship received $100,000 for general operating support. Smaller grants went to Denver Scholarship Foundation and Ace Scholarships for general operating support, showing an education-access thread alongside direct-service funding.
Typical grant size is $17,500 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $93,750 at the 75th percentile, which fits a pattern of mid-sized grants with a few larger awards. The foundation is a regular funder rather than a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Recent records also show repeat support to the same recipients across years, including Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, Convoy of Hope, and the Hawaii Community Foundation, suggesting an ongoing relationship model rather than one-off giving.
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$3.8M
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$864K
Most grants fall between $18K and $94K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$18K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$94K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small set of direct-service organizations—mix of repeat funding (notably to anti-trafficking work) and single large grants—primarily focused on Colorado or regional providers rather than many small awards.
Notable grantees: Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, Colorado Uplift, Florence Crittenton Services, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Urban Peak
Grants are concentrated in the United States, with 22 of 22 recent grants going to U.S. recipients. Colorado recipients account for 64% of grants in the recent list, and Denver appears frequently through recipients such as Colorado Uplift, Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, Urban Peak, and The Growhaus. Outside Colorado, recent grants reached Oklahoma City, Springfield, Center City, Honolulu, and Roseville, showing a regional footprint rather than a single-city focus.
The recent grants show support for youth-serving nonprofits, anti-human-trafficking work, youth homelessness services, recovery support, early childhood services, and education access. Examples include Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, Urban Peak, Florence Crittenton Services, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and education-related recipients such as Denver Scholarship Foundation and Ace Scholarships.
Yes. Several recent grants are listed as general operating support, including $200,000 to Colorado Uplift, $150,000 to Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, and $100,000 to Urban Peak. The foundation also makes some program-specific grants, such as the ECE center and SFSP grant to Florence Crittenton Services.
The typical grant size is $17,500 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $93,750 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger six-figure awards, including $200,000 to Colorado Uplift and $150,000 to Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking.
Yes. While most grants go to Colorado recipients, the recent list also includes recipients in Minnesota, Missouri, California, Oklahoma, and Hawaii. Examples include Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Center City, Convoy of Hope in Springfield, the University of Oklahoma Foundation in Oklahoma City, and the Hawaii Community Foundation in Honolulu.
Yes. The recent grants show repeat support across years for several recipients, including Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, Convoy of Hope, and the Hawaii Community Foundation. That pattern suggests the foundation often continues funding organizations it has already supported.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABORATORY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING | DENVER, CO | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COLORADO UPLIFT | DENVER, CO | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| URBAN PEAK | DENVER, CO | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DENVER KLIFE | CENTENNIAL, CO | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOPE HAVEN CHARITABLE TRUST | SEDALIA, CO | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CONVOY OF HOPE | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE GROWHAUS | DENVER, CO | $25,000 | 2026 | FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
| DOWNING STREET FOUNDATION | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,000 | 2026 | ATHLETICS - GOLF MEN'S |
| MIRACLEFEET | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| KUKIO HOOMANA FUND | KAILUAKONA, HI | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION | CENTER CITY, MN | $200,000 | 2025 | CONNECTION PROGRAM |
| ACE SCHOLARSHIPS | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PORTER BILLUPS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | DENVER, CO | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CONVOY OF HOPE | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | MAUI WILDFIRES |
| DOWNING STREET FOUNDATION | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,000 | 2025 | ATHLETICS - GOLF MEN'S |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $5,000 | 2025 | KUKIO COMMUNITY FUND |
| LABORATORY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING | DENVER, CO | $150,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES | DENVER, CO | $100,000 | 2024 | ECE CENTER AND SFSP |
| COLLEGE GOLF FELLOWSHIP | ROSEVILLE, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CONVOY OF HOPE | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | MAUI WILDFIRES |
| THE GROWHAUS | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOPE HAVEN CHARITABLE TRUST | SEDALIA, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DENVER KLIFE | CENTENNIAL, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| DOWNING STREET FOUNDATION | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | ATHLETICS - GOLF MEN'S |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $5,000 | 2024 | KUKIO COMMUNITY FUND |
| COLORADO UPLIFT | DENVER, CO | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| URBAN PEAK | DENVER, CO | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION | CENTER CITY, MN | $100,000 | 2023 | CONNECTION PROGRAM |
| LABORATORY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING | DENVER, CO | $75,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ACE SCHOLARSHIPS | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PORTER-BILLUPS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CONVOY OF HOPE | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GROWHAUS | DENVER, CO | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,000 | 2023 | ATHLETICS - GOLF MEN'S |
| DOWNING HOUSE | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $5,000 | 2023 | KUKIO COMMUNITY FUND |
LABORATORY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
$200,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
URBAN PEAK
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DENVER KLIFE
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CONVOY OF HOPE
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DOWNING STREET FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ACE SCHOLARSHIPS
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PORTER BILLUPS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CONVOY OF HOPE
$50,000MAUI WILDFIRES
DOWNING STREET FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LABORATORY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
$150,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CONVOY OF HOPE
$50,000MAUI WILDFIRES
DENVER KLIFE
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DOWNING STREET FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LABORATORY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PORTER-BILLUPS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CONVOY OF HOPE
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DOWNING HOUSE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT