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    Grants in Colorado

    2,677 foundations$4.6B total annual giving$14K median grant17 metro areas

    Colorado is home to 2,677 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $4.6B. The median grant from Colorado foundations is $14K.

    Colorado Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    2,677

    Foundations Funding Here

    15,968

    Total Annual Giving

    $4.6B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $119B

    Median Grant Size

    $14K

    Largest Foundations in Colorado

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCCOLORADO SPRINGS$161.8M$746.4M$19KT310National
    CHARTER FUND INC D/B/A CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUNDBROOMFIELD$143.5M$720.3M$150KT21National
    THE DENVER FOUNDATIONDENVER$131.7M$1.3B$29KT310Regional
    THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATIONDENVER$113.5M$2.9B$75KE21Local
    MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCECOLORADO SPRINGS$103.4M$50.6M$5.2MN70Regional
    COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATIONARVADA$86.9M$527.1M$17KT31Local
    UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC COMMITTEECOLORADO SPRINGS$84.3M$602.2M$814KN710Regional
    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONFORT COLLINS$79.2M$864.9M$10KB110National
    POUDRE VALLEY HEALTH CARE INCFORT COLLINS$77.1M$11.7B$20KE220Local
    Ahimsa FoundationNiwot$73.1M$1B$8.3MD20Regional
    CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

    COLORADO SPRINGS

    Annual Giving

    $161.8M

    Total Assets

    $746.4M

    Median Grant

    $19K

    T310National
    CHARTER FUND INC D/B/A CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND

    BROOMFIELD

    Annual Giving

    $143.5M

    Total Assets

    $720.3M

    Median Grant

    $150K

    T21National
    THE DENVER FOUNDATION

    DENVER

    Annual Giving

    $131.7M

    Total Assets

    $1.3B

    Median Grant

    $29K

    T310Regional
    THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION

    DENVER

    Annual Giving

    $113.5M

    Total Assets

    $2.9B

    Median Grant

    $75K

    E21Local
    MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE

    COLORADO SPRINGS

    Annual Giving

    $103.4M

    Total Assets

    $50.6M

    Median Grant

    $5.2M

    N70Regional
    COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION

    ARVADA

    Annual Giving

    $86.9M

    Total Assets

    $527.1M

    Median Grant

    $17K

    T31Local
    UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE

    COLORADO SPRINGS

    Annual Giving

    $84.3M

    Total Assets

    $602.2M

    Median Grant

    $814K

    N710Regional
    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    FORT COLLINS

    Annual Giving

    $79.2M

    Total Assets

    $864.9M

    Median Grant

    $10K

    B110National
    POUDRE VALLEY HEALTH CARE INC

    FORT COLLINS

    Annual Giving

    $77.1M

    Total Assets

    $11.7B

    Median Grant

    $20K

    E220Local
    Ahimsa Foundation

    Niwot

    Annual Giving

    $73.1M

    Total Assets

    $1B

    Median Grant

    $8.3M

    D20Regional
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    What Gets Funded in Colorado

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    934$1.2B
    Education934 · $1.2B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    775$1.4B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism775 · $1.4B
    Human Services
    540$428.5M
    Human Services540 · $428.5M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    396$329.8M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities396 · $329.8M
    Health Care
    369$694.6M
    Health Care369 · $694.6M
    Religion-Related
    328$467.5M
    Religion-Related328 · $467.5M
    Recreation & Sports
    280$304.2M
    Recreation & Sports280 · $304.2M
    Environment
    210$192.6M
    Environment210 · $192.6M
    Animal-Related
    200$127.6M
    Animal-Related200 · $127.6M
    International Affairs
    173$89.8M
    International Affairs173 · $89.8M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(639)Healthcare(335)College Access(317)Youth Development(298)Food Access(205)Capacity Building(189)Research(188)Arts Culture(184)Emergency Assistance(158)Housing(148)Conservation(141)Mental Health Services(137)Workforce Development(105)Community Organizing(81)Environmental Education(79)Advocacy(74)Early Childhood(65)Disaster Relief(65)Outdoor Education(48)Leadership(45)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Colorado

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO1,958$2.3B$1.2M
    Colorado Springs, CO413$897.7M$2.2M
    Boulder, CO403$392.5M$974K
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO210$342.1M$1.6M
    Rifle, CO145$97M$669K
    Edwards, CO100$82.9M$829K
    Greeley, CO92$60.3M$656K
    Grand Junction, CO75$43.1M$575K
    Pueblo, CO53$10.9M$207K
    Steamboat Springs, CO53$28.9M$546K
    Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
    Foundations

    1,958

    Total Giving

    $2.3B

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Colorado Springs, CO
    Foundations

    413

    Total Giving

    $897.7M

    Avg Grant

    $2.2M

    Boulder, CO
    Foundations

    403

    Total Giving

    $392.5M

    Avg Grant

    $974K

    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
    Foundations

    210

    Total Giving

    $342.1M

    Avg Grant

    $1.6M

    Rifle, CO
    Foundations

    145

    Total Giving

    $97M

    Avg Grant

    $669K

    Edwards, CO
    Foundations

    100

    Total Giving

    $82.9M

    Avg Grant

    $829K

    Greeley, CO
    Foundations

    92

    Total Giving

    $60.3M

    Avg Grant

    $656K

    Grand Junction, CO
    Foundations

    75

    Total Giving

    $43.1M

    Avg Grant

    $575K

    Pueblo, CO
    Foundations

    53

    Total Giving

    $10.9M

    Avg Grant

    $207K

    Steamboat Springs, CO
    Foundations

    53

    Total Giving

    $28.9M

    Avg Grant

    $546K

    Types of Foundations in Colorado

    Family Foundation
    22.8%
    97222.8%$461.2M
    Family Foundation972 (22.8%)

    $461.2M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    22.1%
    93922.1%$824.5M
    Independent Foundation939 (22.1%)

    $824.5M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    17.4%
    74217.4%$827.9M
    Operating Nonprofit742 (17.4%)

    $827.9M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    3207.5%$181.7M
    Private Operating Foundation320 (7.5%)

    $181.7M in annual giving

    Requires Review
    2064.8%$16.9M
    Requires Review206 (4.8%)

    $16.9M in annual giving

    Professional Association
    1894.4%$183.3M
    Professional Association189 (4.4%)

    $183.3M in annual giving

    Other
    1633.8%$9.6M
    Other163 (3.8%)

    $9.6M in annual giving

    Other
    17.0%
    72417.0%$2.1B
    Other724 (17.0%)

    $2.1B in annual giving

    Foundation TypeCountShareGiving

    Typical Grant Profile in Colorado

    Median Grant Size

    $14K

    New Grantee Rate

    43%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    74%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Colorado foundation awards grants of $14K. Approximately 43% of Colorado foundations actively fund new organizations, and 74% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Colorado

    How many foundations give grants in Colorado?
    There are 2,677 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Colorado and an additional 13,291 out-of-state foundations that fund Colorado-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Colorado?
    The median grant from Colorado foundations is $14K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Colorado?
    The largest foundations in Colorado by annual giving are CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, CHARTER FUND INC D/B/A CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND, THE DENVER FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $436.9M.
    What types of organizations do Colorado foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Colorado include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Colorado?
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