The Norwood Foundation concentrates large, locally-focused grants in and around Colorado Springs, prioritizing Christian congregations and faith-based youth ministries alongside core community infrastructure and health/emergency services. Most awards are unrestricted 'general purpose' gifts, suggesting trust-based support for operational needs rather than project-restricted funding. The foundation repeatedly supports a small set of organizations with multi-hundred-thousand to multi-million dollar gifts, indicating a preference for deep, long-term partners rather than many small awards.
The Norwood Foundation’s recent grantmaking is marked by very large general-purpose gifts to a small circle of Colorado Springs organizations, especially faith-based institutions and community infrastructure. In 2025, it gave $2,800,000 to the Rapha Foundation Fund and $1,566,337 to Pikes Peak Community Foundations, both in Colorado Springs, showing the scale of support it directs locally. The foundation also maintained a strong relationship with First Presbyterian Church, awarding $836,759 in 2024 and another $825,000 the same year for general purpose support. That pattern extends to Christian youth ministry, where Young Life received $700,000 and $350,000 in 2024. Other large local awards went to Pikes Peak Hospice, Care & Share, Mt Carmel Veterans Center, Dream Centers of Colorado Springs, and Penrose St Francis Health Foundation. Across the record, the grants are mostly unrestricted, which points to operating support rather than tightly defined project funding. The overall picture is of a funder that concentrates substantial resources in Colorado Springs while also backing selected national organizations with broad charitable missions.
Christian congregations and faith-based ministries are a clear priority. The foundation gave $836,759 and $825,000 in 2024 to First Presbyterian Church for general purpose support, and it awarded $700,000 plus $350,000 to Young Life the same year. Community philanthropy and local capacity-building are another thread: Pikes Peak Community Foundations received $1,566,337 in 2025 for general purpose support, while the Rapha Foundation Fund received $2,800,000 the same year. Health and care services also appear in the record. In 2025, Pikes Peak Hospice received $275,000, and Penrose St Francis Health Foundation received $50,000, both as general-purpose gifts. The foundation also supported emergency and relief work through a $250,000 grant to the American Red Cross in 2025.
The Norwood Foundation’s typical grant size sits at a p25 of $5,000, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $25,250, even though the recent record also includes several much larger awards. It is a regular funder rather than a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The grants list shows repeat support to the same recipients across years and sometimes multiple awards in a single year, including several organizations that appear more than once. The awards are overwhelmingly general-purpose, suggesting flexible operating support rather than restricted project grants.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Concentrated, high-value grants to a small portfolio of regional organizations; multiple repeat and multi-million dollar gifts focused on general operating support rather than many small or project-specific grants.
Notable grantees: Rapha Foundation Fund, First Presbyterian Church (CO Springs), Pikes Peak Community Foundation, Young Life, Pikes Peak Hospice
Colorado receives the clear majority of awards, with 77% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Colorado Springs appears most often and anchors many of the largest grants, including awards to Rapha Foundation Fund, Pikes Peak Community Foundations, and Pikes Peak Hospice. Outside Colorado, the grants reach Washington, DC; Amherst, NH; Franklin, TN; Byron Center, MI; Concord, NC; Richmond, VA; and Phoenix, AZ. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 127 grants in the United States.
The recent record shows support for Christian congregations and youth ministries, local community foundations, hospice and health services, food and relief organizations, and emergency response groups. Examples include awards to First Presbyterian Church, Young Life, Pikes Peak Hospice, Care & Share, and the American Red Cross, all as general-purpose grants.
The foundation’s typical grant size is p25 $5,000, median $10,000, and p75 $25,250. The recent grant list also shows much larger awards, including seven-figure gifts, so the distribution includes both smaller operating grants and very large commitments.
Yes. Colorado is the top state by grant count, and 77% of grants go to recipients in Colorado. Colorado Springs is the strongest local hub in the grant record, but the foundation also gives to recipients in several other U.S. cities and states.
Most of the recent grants are labeled general purpose. That pattern appears across religious organizations, community foundations, health groups, and relief organizations, indicating flexible support for operating or organizational needs rather than narrowly restricted projects.
Yes. Several organizations appear multiple times, including First Presbyterian Church, Young Life, International Justice Mission, The Outreach Foundation, American Red Cross, and QED Foundation. Some also received more than one award in the same year.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapha Foundation Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,800,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundations | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,566,337 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Pikes Peak Hospice | Colorado Springs, CO | $275,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | $250,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Advance Colorado | Englewood, CO | $250,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| QED Foundation | Amherst, NH | $225,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Care & Share | Colorado Springs, CO | $125,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Baptists on Mission | Concord, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Center | Colorado Springs, CO | $100,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Dream Centers of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | $92,615 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Penrose St Francis Health Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| First Presbyterian Church | Colorado Springs, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | St Helena, CA | $33,500 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| We Fortify | Colorado Springs, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Cheyenne Village | Colorado Springs, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| West Side Cares | Colorado Springs, CO | $16,648 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $12,500 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Colorado Gamma Chapter | Boulder, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | Colorado Springs, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Fountain Valley School | Colorado Springs, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Judi's House | Denver, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Pikes Peak International Hill Climb | Colorado Springs, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Colorado Springs Chorale | Colorado Springs, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Torch of Freedom Foundation | Comfort, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Early Childhood Business Council | Denver, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Richards Rubbish Roundup | Colorado Springs, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,740 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Gold Buckle Ministries | Peyton, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo | Colorado Springs, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Messenger International | Palmer Lake, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Charitable from Pass-Through Entity | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,582 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| City of Manitou-Carnegie Library | Manitou Springs, CO | $1,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Humane Society of the PPR | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby | Monument, CO | $1,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| Goodwill of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,000 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| St Patrick's Day Parade and Events | Colorado Springs, CO | $500 | 2025 | General Purpose |
| First Presbyterian Church | Colorado Springs, CO | $836,759 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| First Presbyterian Church | Colorado Springs, CO | $825,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | $700,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | $350,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | $200,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | $175,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | $175,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| World Renew | Byron Center, MI | $125,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| QED Foundation | Amherst, NH | $125,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | $125,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
Rapha Foundation Fund
$2,800,000General Purpose
Pikes Peak Hospice
$275,000General Purpose
Advance Colorado
$250,000General Purpose
QED Foundation
$225,000General Purpose
Baptists on Mission
$100,000General Purpose
Mt Carmel Veterans Center
$100,000General Purpose
First Presbyterian Church
$35,000General Purpose
Empty Stocking Fund
$30,000General Purpose
We Fortify
$20,000General Purpose
West Side Cares
$16,648General Purpose
Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation
$12,500General Purpose
Colorado Gamma Chapter
$10,000General Purpose
Colorado Springs Philharmonic
$10,000General Purpose
Fountain Valley School
$10,000General Purpose
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
$10,000General Purpose
Colorado Springs Chorale
$5,000General Purpose
Torch of Freedom Foundation
$5,000General Purpose
Mayo Clinic
$5,000General Purpose
Early Childhood Business Council
$5,000General Purpose
Richards Rubbish Roundup
$5,000General Purpose
Compassion International
$2,740General Purpose
Gold Buckle Ministries
$2,500General Purpose
Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo
$2,500General Purpose
Messenger International
$2,500General Purpose
Charitable from Pass-Through Entity
$1,582General Purpose
City of Manitou-Carnegie Library
$1,000General Purpose
Humane Society of the PPR
$1,000General Purpose
Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby
$1,000General Purpose
St Patrick's Day Parade and Events
$500General Purpose
First Presbyterian Church
$836,759General Purpose
First Presbyterian Church
$825,000General Purpose
American Red Cross
$200,000General Purpose
International Justice Mission
$175,000General Purpose
QED Foundation
$125,000General Purpose