To strengthen the bonds that make our communities thrive through engaged philanthropy.
Focus Areas
Grants to nonprofitsScholarships and student supportArts and cultureCommunity developmentDisaster recovery and resilienceCapacity building for local organizations
Funding Style
programmatic supportgeneral operating / program grantsbroad charitable funding
Topics
general charitable programsmulti-sector nonprofit supportcommunity-based program delivery
About Weld Community Foundation
Weld Community Foundation centers a wide mix of local giving in Weld County, with recent grants reaching youth programs, libraries, housing, food access, and cultural organizations. Among the largest recent awards are $775,600 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County and $703,950 to Greeley Creative District, showing support for both youth development and arts infrastructure in Greeley. The foundation also backed High Plains Library District Found with $514,312 and Weld Legacy Foundation with $508,844, placing substantial resources with community-serving institutions that anchor everyday civic life.
Its scholarship activity is another defining thread. The foundation runs multiple scholarship paths for Weld County students, including countywide scholarship applications and school-specific awards tied to Greeley Central High School, Greeley West High School, and Eaton High School. That scholarship work sits alongside grants for nonprofit programs and community initiatives, including support for the arts, capital projects, disaster recovery, and organizational capacity. The overall picture is of a funder that combines broad charitable support with place-based commitments to local institutions and student aid.
What Weld Community Foundation Funds
Arts and culture are a visible part of the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $703,950 to Greeley Creative District for a general program grant, and also funded arts-related organizations such as Greeley’s cultural nonprofits through program support.
Education and student support are another major line of work. The foundation operates scholarship programs for Weld County students, including school-linked awards for seniors at Greeley Central High School, Greeley West High School, and Eaton High School. It also awarded $260,000 to Mcpherson College and $125,000 to Mullen High School in separate recent grants.
Community development and basic needs appear in grants to local nonprofits. Examples include $775,600 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County, $75,846 to United Way of Weld County, and $51,216 to Weld Food Bank, indicating support for youth services, community coordination, and food access.
How Weld Community Foundation Gives
Typical grants cluster in the mid-thousands: the 25th percentile is $9,084, the median is $14,500, and the 75th percentile is $25,250. The recent grant list also shows a wide upper tail, with a small number of six-figure awards alongside many smaller local grants. Recipients recur across years, including Weld Legacy Foundation, Mullen High School, United Way of Weld County, Weld Food Bank, and African Christian College. The foundation uses a mix of program, general, charitable, and organizational support, and some opportunities are open through application while others are board-directed or not open to unsolicited requests.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.8M
Total Assets
$67.8M
Total Revenue
$18M
Total Expenses
$5.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
Local16 states funded
Funding intensity
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Leadership
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Giving is overwhelmingly local: 94% of grants go to recipients in Colorado, and the recent grants list is concentrated in Weld County communities such as Greeley, Severance, and nearby Eaton. Greeley appears frequently, with awards to Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County, Greeley Creative District, High Plains Library District Found, and United Way of Weld County. Outside Colorado, recent grants also reached Mcpherson, Kansas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Austin, Texas, but those are exceptions within an otherwise Colorado-centered pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions About Weld Community Foundation
What kinds of organizations does Weld Community Foundation fund?
The foundation funds nonprofits, scholarships and student support, arts and culture, community development, disaster recovery and resilience, and capacity building for local organizations. Recent grants also show support for youth services, libraries, food access, housing, and cultural programming.
How does Weld Community Foundation support students?
It runs multiple scholarship pathways for Weld County students, including a Community Foundation Scholarships application, a Community Foundation Scholarship Program application, and named awards such as the SasonsFund Scholarship, Sharon Magnuson-Farr Scholarship, and John K. Jerome Family Scholarship.
Does the foundation support arts and culture?
Yes. The active programs include Arts Alive! Fund — Organizational Grant and Arts Alive! — Individual Artist Grants, both in Weld County. Recent giving also includes a substantial grant to Greeley Creative District for a general program grant.
Are there grants for local nonprofits beyond scholarships?
Yes. The foundation has active grant programs for capital projects, unrestricted community needs, arts organizations, and endowment support. Recent grants also include support for groups such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County, Weld Food Bank, and United Way of Weld County.
What is the foundation’s typical grant size?
Among recent grants, the 25th percentile is $9,084, the median is $14,500, and the 75th percentile is $25,250. That distribution sits alongside some larger awards, but most grants fall within a relatively modest local-giving range.
Current and upcoming funding from Weld Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Jan 15, 2027Award: Up to $4K
W.D. Farr Endowment Fund Grants
YouthK-12 educationQuality of life
Who can apply: Applicants must have committed, skilled leadership and qualified staff. Only one proposal per organization is considered. Multi-year proposals, capital fund drives, endowments, sponsorships, individual scholarships, and private-school tuition assistance are not supported. Organizations receiving funding for three successive years must take one year off before reapplying.
Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) organizations in Weld County. Applicants must contribute at least $10,000 toward an endowment by December 31, 2028. Preference is given to organizations existing for at least three years and those establishing a first endowment, though existing endowments managed by the Foundation may also qualify.
Deadline: October 15, 2026-January 15, 2027; match completion due December 31, 2028.
Nonprofit sustainabilityEndowment buildingOrganizational capacity+1 more
Who can apply: Selected nonprofits must contribute at least $10,000 by December 31, 2028; the Foundation provides a matching grant of up to $10,000. Preference is given to organizations existing for at least three years and to organizations establishing their first endowment, although organizations with an existing endowment managed by the Foundation may also participate. Selection considers endowment strategies, board leadership, fundraising and planned-giving plans, organizational stability, financial vitality, community impact, and the feasibility of meeting the contribution challenge.
Deadline: Opens October 15, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027; decisions by the end of February 2027.
Arts and humanitiesVisual artsPerforming arts+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must meet the Foundation’s general grant guidelines and predominantly serve Weld County residents. Projects must benefit the arts and humanities of Weld County and be non-operational. Capital fund drives, endowments, multi-year funding, and fundraising-ticket purchases are not supported.
Who can apply: Programs must benefit youth from birth through age 18 in Weld County and address unmet needs. Applicants should have a well-planned approach, established support base, and committed skilled leadership. Annual campaigns, special events, sponsorships, pre-decision activities, most capital requests, individuals, after-prom parties, and private-school scholarships are not supported.
Deadline: Spring: January 4-March 1, 2027. Fall: June 1-September 1, 2027.
Who can apply: The organization must solely serve youth ages birth to 18, have a physical office and provide services in Weld County, have operated and provided direct services there for at least three years, have stable leadership, previously received a Littler Youth Fund program grant, and have submitted final reports. Schools and school foundations are not eligible. Organizations must demonstrate sound finances and measurable outcomes.
Deadline: Spring: January 4-March 1, 2027. Fall: June 1-September 1, 2027.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.