To enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise, support, education, connection, and person-centered services across the lifespan.
DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC is based in Aurora, Colorado. It reported $14,892,818 in annual grants and $50,268,128 in total assets on its latest 990 filing year, 2025. Its grantmaking is local and concentrated in Colorado, where it makes 97% of grants and where it gives most often. The foundation’s stated purpose is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and delays by partnering to provide expertise, support, education, connection, and person-centered services across the lifespan. Its active work includes early intervention, long-term care case management, provider grants and sponsorships, scholarships for individuals with I/DD, respite services, capacity building, workforce stability, service expansion, transportation resources, and community programming. Recent large grants show the scale and scope of its giving. CONTINUUM OF COLORADO INC in Aurora received $3,618,624 in 2024 and $2,895,000 in 2025 for day programming, housing, and the Agave House remodel. CARMEL COMMUNITY LIVING CORPORATION DBA OVERTURE in Longmont received $375,000 in 2024 for hybrid employment/day program services, CHRP, and foster care PCA services. PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES in Lakewood received $329,100 in 2023 for a maker space community center. Other notable awards include $250,000 to DOUGLAS COUNTY in 2023 and $233,186 to COTTONWOOD COMM ALTERNATIVES in 2024.
Recent grantmaking spans services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, transportation access, and respite and family support programs. Notable grants include $3,618,624 and $2,895,000 to CONTINUUM OF COLORADO INC for day programming and housing work, $221,000 to INTEGRATED LIFE CHOICES for three transport vans and staff recruitment and retention, and $166,031 to WELLSPRING COMMUNITY for staff support and stabilizing a transportation route in Douglas County. The foundation also funded accessible facilities and ADA compliance, with $233,186 to COTTONWOOD COMM ALTERNATIVES for ADA accessible bathrooms, staffing stability, vehicle support, and housing supports. Other awards covered vocational training, therapeutic services, inclusive recreation, and early childhood transition.
DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC gives at a local level, with most grants staying in Colorado. Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. Active programs show a mix of sponsorships, community grants, scholarships, and provider grants, and several programs accept unsolicited applications. Program descriptions emphasize direct benefit to people with I/DD, caregivers, and provider organizations serving the foundation’s service area in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert Counties. Recent grants include both small awards such as $62,000 and large awards in the millions.
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$50.3M
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$68.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$40K
About 97% of grants go to recipients in CO.
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DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, and its giving is concentrated in Colorado. Colorado is the top state by grant count, with 97% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent grants also reached Longmont, Castle Rock, Lakewood, Englewood, Denver, Parker, and Lincoln. Outside Colorado, recent grants went to Lincoln, Nebraska, and Watertown, Wisconsin. All recorded recipient country data in the latest grants list is in the United States.
Some active grant programs list unsolicited applications as accepted, including Sponsorship Funding for I/DD Support Programs, Provider Grants for Capacity, Stability, and Innovation, Individual Unmet Needs & Scholarship Programming, Transportation Initiative (Community Grants), Developmental Pathways Scholarship Program, 3+ Initiative (Community Grants), and Respite Initiative (Community Grants). DP Provider Grants (FY26 Provider Grant) does not accept unsolicited applications.
Its funded projects focus on services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, transportation access, respite, scholarships, provider capacity, early intervention, accessible facilities, and workforce stability. Recent grant purposes included day programming, housing, ADA accessible bathrooms, transport vans, staff retention, and community programming.
Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. Some active community grant programs show ranges of $0 to $100,000, while sponsorship funding is listed at $500 to $3,000.
It is based in Aurora, Colorado, and gives most often in Colorado. The latest data show 97% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Active programs focus on Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Elbert County, and the City of Aurora.
Recent grantees include CONTINUUM OF COLORADO INC, CARMEL COMMUNITY LIVING CORPORATION DBA OVERTURE, PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COTTONWOOD COMM ALTERNATIVES, INTEGRATED LIFE CHOICES, WELLSPRING COMMUNITY, EL GRUPO VIDA INC, and TACTKIDS INC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUUM OF COLORADO INC | AURORA, CO | $2,895,000 | 2025 | DAY PROGRAMMING & HOUSING AND AGAVE HOUSE REMODEL |
| INTEGRATED LIFE CHOICES | LINCOLN, CO | $221,000 | 2025 | 3 TRANSPORT VANS, 2023-24 ILC STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION REQUEST |
| PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES | LAKEWOOD, CO | $215,433 | 2025 | PHASE 2 OF 4WRD TOGETHER |
| COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $153,917 | 2025 | ADA ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE |
| WELLSPRING COMMUNITY | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $145,100 | 2025 | RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, CASTLE ROCK ROUTE AND STAFFING REQUEST |
| EL GRUPO VIDA INC | DENVER, CO | $110,000 | 2025 | EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES |
| VERDUCCI ANTHONY DBA WAYFINDER CLINIC CO | DENVER, CO | $84,060 | 2025 | PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL AND RFP DEVELOPMENT |
| DRAGONFLY PEDIATRIC SPEECH THE | PARKER, CO | $76,500 | 2025 | PEDIATRIC SPEECH THERAPY AND COMMUNITY EXPANSION |
| EMELDA CHIKA DURUEKE DBA HEART OF GOLD HOME CARE LLC | AURORA, CO | $62,000 | 2025 | REQUEST FOR FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PCA |
| CONTINENTAL HOME HEALTH INC | AURORA, CO | $54,140 | 2025 | A MENTORSHIP-DRIVEN INNOVATION |
| LEAL-WALSH LLC DBA THE SENSORY CLUB DENVER | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $52,336 | 2025 | UPGRADES AND MODIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE |
| A COGNITIVE CONNECTION LLC | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $48,600 | 2025 | EXPANSION TO DENVER METRO |
| GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE INC DBA GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - DENVER LLC | LAKEWOOD, CO | $45,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING FOR DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE INTEGRATED ADAPTIVE BICYCLING PROGRAM |
| KORANTENG EBENEZER DBA ZION CARE LLC | AURORA, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | STAFF CAPACITY, STABILITY AND EXPANSION |
| ZEROGROUND | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | GIRLS OF PROMINENCE |
| IRON WILL RANCH | ELIZABETH, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | IRON WILL RANCH EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY BARN |
| STAR CENTER FOUNDATION DBA STAR INSTITUTE FOR SENSORY PROCESSING | CENTENNIAL, CO | $36,955 | 2025 | GROWING STARS CLINICAL TEAM TO BETTER SERVE COMMUNITY |
| NAMI COLORADO | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO IDD FAMILIES' MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING & RESOURCES |
| T&E SPEECH LLC DBA STRAKA PEDIATRIC THERAPIES | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | MATERNITY COVERAGE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, AND HEALTH PROVIDER |
| REVEL | DENVER, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | LEARN4INDEPENDENCE COURSES |
| COMPLETE CARE COUNSELING | AURORA, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | ENHANCING JOB COACHING SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES |
| AUTISM COMMUNITY STORE | AURORA, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | EXPANDED SUMMER PROGRAMMING; PROGRAM STABILIZATION GRANT |
| COMMUNITY SAILING OF COLORADO LTD | DENVER, CO | $26,625 | 2025 | ADAPTIVE SAILING PROGRAM AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH IDD |
| TM&BS INC DBA OPEN HEART BEHAVIOR SERVICES | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | BEHAVIOR EXPANSION |
| PAZOS HENRIETTA DBA NEW HORIZONS NUEVOS HORIZONTES PC | DENVER, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | RESPONSIVE MENTAL HEALTH-GRANT FOR IDD AND ASD INDIVIDUALS |
| UANRERORO OMON A DBA FAP TENDER CARE LLC | AURORA, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | INCREASE SERVICES IN MORE COMMUNITY |
| DEVELOPMENTAL FX THE DEVELOPMENTAL & FRAGILE X RESOURCE CENTRE | DENVER, CO | $24,825 | 2025 | ONBOARDING NEW CLINICIANS, INSERVICE TRAINING, AND RESOURCE LIBRARY |
| MILESTONE PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES LLC DBA HEALTHPRO PEDIATRIC | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $22,670 | 2025 | A MENTORSHIP-DRIVEN INNOVATION AND CEU GRANT PROPOSAL |
| KAY HOME CARE AGENCY LLC | AURORA, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT,PERSONNEL, AND OFFICE SUPPLIES |
| TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK | CASTLE ROCK, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLORADO | CENTENNIAL, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES |
| COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER DENVER REGIONAL MOBILITY | DENVER, CO | $19,000 | 2025 | DISABILITY SPECIFIC GETTING THERE TRAVEL TRAINING & TRAVEL RESOURCES |
| COLORADO INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS DBA ADAMS CAMP | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $17,800 | 2025 | MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND THERAPY CAMP CAPACITY; STAFF RETENTION |
| HOLIDAY KEITHAN DBA SEB'S RECREATION CENTER | AURORA, CO | $17,032 | 2025 | STABILITY SUPPORT |
| ABLELIGHT INC | WATERTOWN, WI | $16,500 | 2025 | EXPANDING AND ENHANCING ACCESS TO PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES |
| TREELINE PASS | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | STAFF CAPACITY FUND TO SUPPORT THE TLP COMMUNITY IMMERSION EXPANSION |
| INDIVIDUAL DYNAMICS DBA GARDEN AUTISM | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LIFELONG INC | LAKEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | LIFELONG STAFF STABILTY GRANT |
| TLC CONNECTION | AURORA, CO | $14,198 | 2025 | ADDRESSING STAFFING CHALLENGES AND ELEVATING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES |
| EASTER SEALS COLORADO | LAKEWOOD, CO | $14,000 | 2025 | DISCOVERY CLUB STABILITY SUPPORT |
| MISSION PURSUIT LLC DBA HOWDY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM | LONE TREE, CO | $14,000 | 2025 | STAFF AUGMENTATION AND TRAINING |
| CARING VOICES | AURORA, CO | $12,451 | 2025 | HEALTHY LIFESTYLE |
| ELEVATED INSIGHTS ASSESSMENT | DENVER, CO | $12,000 | 2025 | EXPANSION OF SPANISH SPEAKING PROVIDERS & RETENTION OF CURRENT STAFF |
| STEPPING STONE SUPPORT CENTER | LITTLETON, CO | $10,500 | 2025 | RECREATING BEYOND BARRIERS PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DELTA GAMMA ANCHOR CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN ANCHOR CENTER FOR | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | STRATEGIC WORKFORCE RETENTION INITIATIVE |
| BREWABILITY LAB LLC DBA BREWABILITY | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | STABILITY FOR BREWABILITY |
| TOUCHING HEARTS HOME CARE INC | AURORA, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | STAFF CAPACITY AND EXPANSION |
| PATRICK KAISINGER DBA BRIGHTSIDE MENTORSHIP LLC | SUPERIOR, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | START-UP FUNDING TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, PERSONAL CARE, AND HOMEMAKING SERVICES |
| ROSA AMEZCUA MARTIN MARIA DBA MADISON'S GARDENS LLC | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | STAFF RETENTION AND APPRECIATION PLAN |
CONTINUUM OF COLORADO INC
$2,895,000DAY PROGRAMMING & HOUSING AND AGAVE HOUSE REMODEL
INTEGRATED LIFE CHOICES
$221,0003 TRANSPORT VANS, 2023-24 ILC STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION REQUEST
PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES
$215,433PHASE 2 OF 4WRD TOGETHER
COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC
$153,917ADA ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
WELLSPRING COMMUNITY
$145,100RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, CASTLE ROCK ROUTE AND STAFFING REQUEST
EL GRUPO VIDA INC
$110,000EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
VERDUCCI ANTHONY DBA WAYFINDER CLINIC CO
$84,060PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL AND RFP DEVELOPMENT
DRAGONFLY PEDIATRIC SPEECH THE
$76,500PEDIATRIC SPEECH THERAPY AND COMMUNITY EXPANSION
EMELDA CHIKA DURUEKE DBA HEART OF GOLD HOME CARE LLC
$62,000REQUEST FOR FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PCA
CONTINENTAL HOME HEALTH INC
$54,140A MENTORSHIP-DRIVEN INNOVATION
LEAL-WALSH LLC DBA THE SENSORY CLUB DENVER
$52,336UPGRADES AND MODIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE
A COGNITIVE CONNECTION LLC
$48,600EXPANSION TO DENVER METRO
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE INC DBA GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE - DENVER LLC
$45,000EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING FOR DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO
$40,000JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE INTEGRATED ADAPTIVE BICYCLING PROGRAM
KORANTENG EBENEZER DBA ZION CARE LLC
$40,000STAFF CAPACITY, STABILITY AND EXPANSION
ZEROGROUND
$40,000GIRLS OF PROMINENCE
IRON WILL RANCH
$40,000IRON WILL RANCH EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY BARN
STAR CENTER FOUNDATION DBA STAR INSTITUTE FOR SENSORY PROCESSING
$36,955GROWING STARS CLINICAL TEAM TO BETTER SERVE COMMUNITY
NAMI COLORADO
$35,000INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO IDD FAMILIES' MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING & RESOURCES
T&E SPEECH LLC DBA STRAKA PEDIATRIC THERAPIES
$30,000MATERNITY COVERAGE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, AND HEALTH PROVIDER
REVEL
$30,000LEARN4INDEPENDENCE COURSES
COMPLETE CARE COUNSELING
$30,000ENHANCING JOB COACHING SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
AUTISM COMMUNITY STORE
$30,000EXPANDED SUMMER PROGRAMMING; PROGRAM STABILIZATION GRANT
COMMUNITY SAILING OF COLORADO LTD
$26,625ADAPTIVE SAILING PROGRAM AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH IDD
TM&BS INC DBA OPEN HEART BEHAVIOR SERVICES
$25,000BEHAVIOR EXPANSION
PAZOS HENRIETTA DBA NEW HORIZONS NUEVOS HORIZONTES PC
$25,000RESPONSIVE MENTAL HEALTH-GRANT FOR IDD AND ASD INDIVIDUALS
UANRERORO OMON A DBA FAP TENDER CARE LLC
$25,000INCREASE SERVICES IN MORE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENTAL FX THE DEVELOPMENTAL & FRAGILE X RESOURCE CENTRE
$24,825ONBOARDING NEW CLINICIANS, INSERVICE TRAINING, AND RESOURCE LIBRARY
MILESTONE PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES LLC DBA HEALTHPRO PEDIATRIC
$22,670A MENTORSHIP-DRIVEN INNOVATION AND CEU GRANT PROPOSAL
KAY HOME CARE AGENCY LLC
$20,000EQUIPMENT,PERSONNEL, AND OFFICE SUPPLIES
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
$20,000THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM
SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLORADO
$20,000SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER DENVER REGIONAL MOBILITY
$19,000DISABILITY SPECIFIC GETTING THERE TRAVEL TRAINING & TRAVEL RESOURCES
COLORADO INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS DBA ADAMS CAMP
$17,800MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND THERAPY CAMP CAPACITY; STAFF RETENTION
HOLIDAY KEITHAN DBA SEB'S RECREATION CENTER
$17,032STABILITY SUPPORT
ABLELIGHT INC
$16,500EXPANDING AND ENHANCING ACCESS TO PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES
TREELINE PASS
$15,000STAFF CAPACITY FUND TO SUPPORT THE TLP COMMUNITY IMMERSION EXPANSION
INDIVIDUAL DYNAMICS DBA GARDEN AUTISM
$15,000OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM SUPPORT
LIFELONG INC
$15,000LIFELONG STAFF STABILTY GRANT
TLC CONNECTION
$14,198ADDRESSING STAFFING CHALLENGES AND ELEVATING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
EASTER SEALS COLORADO
$14,000DISCOVERY CLUB STABILITY SUPPORT
MISSION PURSUIT LLC DBA HOWDY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
$14,000STAFF AUGMENTATION AND TRAINING
CARING VOICES
$12,451HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
ELEVATED INSIGHTS ASSESSMENT
$12,000EXPANSION OF SPANISH SPEAKING PROVIDERS & RETENTION OF CURRENT STAFF
STEPPING STONE SUPPORT CENTER
$10,500RECREATING BEYOND BARRIERS PROGRAM SUPPORT
DELTA GAMMA ANCHOR CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN ANCHOR CENTER FOR
$10,000STRATEGIC WORKFORCE RETENTION INITIATIVE
BREWABILITY LAB LLC DBA BREWABILITY
$10,000STABILITY FOR BREWABILITY
TOUCHING HEARTS HOME CARE INC
$10,000STAFF CAPACITY AND EXPANSION
PATRICK KAISINGER DBA BRIGHTSIDE MENTORSHIP LLC
$10,000START-UP FUNDING TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, PERSONAL CARE, AND HOMEMAKING SERVICES
ROSA AMEZCUA MARTIN MARIA DBA MADISON'S GARDENS LLC
$10,000STAFF RETENTION AND APPRECIATION PLAN
Current and upcoming funding from Developmental Pathways that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Providers facing urgent financial hardship or risk of closure. Eligible needs may include unexpected one-time urgent or essential operating expenses, financial distress that threatens continuity of care, or crisis situations that put ongoing services at risk.
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Who can apply: Available to individuals with I/DD living in DP's service area and using approved scholarship providers or community partners.
Who can apply: Organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays (PASA, community agencies, schools, etc.). Projects must expand capacity or access and benefit individuals in Arapahoe or Douglas Counties or the City of Aurora. Recipients must demonstrate financial stability and submit pre- and post-grant data and a Final Report. Grants intended for one-time expenses to expand services.
Deadline: Rolling until funds are depleted; monthly review cycle (first week).
Who can apply: Organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays. Examples: PASAs, community agencies, schools. Projects must expand capacity or access and benefit individuals in Arapahoe or Douglas Counties or the City of Aurora. Grant recipients must demonstrate financial stability and must submit required pre- and post-grant data and a Final Report. Grants are generally one-time use for things like training, hiring start-up costs, capital or equipment.
Deadline: Rolling until funds are depleted; monthly review cycle (first week).
Who can apply: Organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays. Examples: Program Approved Service Agencies (PASA), community agencies (recreation centers, places of worship, non-profits, businesses), schools. Projects must expand capacity or access (more people served, service times, populations, or areas) and benefit individuals living in Arapahoe or Douglas Counties or the City of Aurora. Recipient must show financial stability and submit pre- and post-grant data and a Final Report. Grants are intended for one-time use (training, volunteer recruitment, initial hiring costs, capital projects, specialized equipment, incentives).
Deadline: Rolling until funds are depleted; monthly review cycle (first week).
Who can apply: Approved services or programs offered by community partners for individuals with I/DD in DP’s service area. Interested organizations must connect with DP to become a scholarship provider.
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