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The Denver Foundation’s recent giving shows a large-scale mix of philanthropic infrastructure support and place-based investment in Colorado institutions. A $25,000,000 grant to National Philanthropic Trust stands out alongside major support for Denver Health Foundation and Denver Broncos Charities - Denver Broncos Foundation, signaling a pattern that includes both pass-through philanthropy and local community funding. The foundation also backed Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Plentiful, Urban Peak - Denver, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, and Denver Public Schools Foundation - Dps Foundation, touching housing, food access, youth services, health, and education. As a public charity with mixed DAF classification, it operates as a community foundation with broad grantmaking scope. Its recent portfolio includes operating support for local nonprofits, grants to university and hospital foundations, and larger transfers to organizations that distribute funds or manage pooled giving. The result is a funder that moves across direct service, institutional support, and intermediary philanthropy within a regional giving footprint.
In housing development, The Denver Foundation gave $6,165,900 to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver for housing development, construction, and management. In food access, it awarded $4,000,000 to Plentiful for food programs, showing support for emergency and basic-needs infrastructure. Youth and education appear in several recent awards. Urban Peak - Denver received $3,453,392 for children and youth services, while Denver Public Schools Foundation - Dps Foundation received $3,246,196 for fund raising and fund distribution. Education-linked support also reached the University of Colorado Foundation and Colorado Community College System Foundation, indicating interest in higher education and institutional capacity. Health and behavioral health are present as well. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation received multiple grants, including $3,279,730 and $2,354,198 for specialty hospitals, and Denver Health Foundation received $10,725,032 and $2,650,879 for fund raising and fund distribution.
Typical grants fall in the middle of a broad range: the p25 size is $11,500, the median is $29,000, and the p75 is $73,000. That distribution sits alongside several very large transfers, reflecting a layered approach that includes both smaller awards and high-dollar institutional grants. The same recipients can appear across multiple years, including Denver Health Foundation, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, Urban Peak, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, and University of Colorado Foundation. The foundation is a public charity with mixed community-foundation DAF classification and also makes program-related investments.
Current and upcoming funding from Denver Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Not specified in the scraped content; listed as a grant opportunity from The Denver Foundation.
Deadline: 2026 cycle opening 2026-06-01 and closing 2026-07-15.
$131.7M
$1.3B
$208.3M
$161.8M
Most grants fall between $12K and $73K, with a median of $29K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$29K
75th Percentile
$73K
About 73% of grants go to recipients in CO.
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Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Colorado, with 73% of grants going to recipients in the state. Denver appears repeatedly, including Denver Health Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Urban Peak - Denver, Denver Public Schools Foundation - Dps Foundation, and The Gathering Place. Other Colorado locations in the recent list include Aurora and Englewood. Outside Colorado, the foundation’s recent grants also reached San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Jenkintown, Muttontown, Beasley, and Washington, DC.
Recent grants show support for fundraising and grant-distribution intermediaries, hospitals, housing organizations, food programs, youth services, universities, schools, emergency assistance, and faith-based organizations. Examples in the data include Denver Health Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Urban Peak, Denver Public Schools Foundation - Dps Foundation, and Plentiful.
The typical grant size is $11,500 at the 25th percentile, $29,000 at the median, and $73,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes much larger awards, including a $25,000,000 grant and several multimillion-dollar grants.
Yes. Colorado accounts for 73% of grants in the data, and the top state by grant count is CO. Denver is the most frequent city in the recent grant list, with additional Colorado recipients in Aurora and Englewood.
It is a public charity with mixed community foundation DAF classification, and it makes program-related investments. The recent grants also show transfers to entities that distribute or pool philanthropic capital, such as National Philanthropic Trust and Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund.
Yes. Several recipients appear multiple times across different years, including Denver Health Foundation, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, Urban Peak, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, and University of Colorado Foundation. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards.
JAVIER A SOTO
PRESIDENT
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Who can apply: Organizations active in animal health.
Deadline: 2026 cycle opening 2026-06-01 and closing 2026-07-15.
Who can apply: Charitable organizations working in the seven-county Metro Denver region may apply. Organizations do not need to be physically located in Metro Denver, but must demonstrate impact in the service area. Statewide organizations may be considered if they show clear impact in Metro Denver. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, communities of faith, public school districts, units of government, and organizations with fiscal sponsorship from a 501(c)(3). Current grantees may reapply only if at least 12 months have passed since their last application submission.
Deadline: Cycle 1 applications open January 15, 2026 and close March 2, 2026; Cycle 2 applications open June 15, 2026 and close August 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. MDT.
Who can apply: Requests are considered on an ongoing basis and should be for capacity-building activities that involve staff, constituents, and/or board members. The fund is described as developmental support for organizations to learn and grow.
Deadline: Considered on an ongoing basis.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | JENKINTOWN, PA | $25,000,000 | 2025 | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS N.E.C. |
| PLENTIFUL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $4,000,000 | 2025 | FOOD PROGRAMS |
| DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION - DPS FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $3,246,196 | 2025 | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| DENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $2,650,879 | 2025 | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,176,316 | 2025 | UNIVERSITIES |
| BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION | DENVER, CO | $2,106,500 | 2025 | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS N.E.C. |
| URBAN PEAK | DENVER, CO | $2,028,660 | 2025 | CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES |
| COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $2,010,129 | 2025 | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH DIOCESE OF SOUTH-WEST AMERICA | BEASLEY, TX | $2,000,000 | 2025 | CHRISTIANITY |
| NORTHEAST AMERICAN DIOCESE OF THE MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH | MUTTONTOWN, NY | $2,000,000 | 2025 | CHRISTIANITY |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $1,691,233 | 2025 | SPECIALTY HOSPITALS |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $1,431,553 | 2025 | SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT |
| THE GATHERING PLACE | DENVER, CO | $1,426,618 | 2025 | EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE |
| COBALT FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $1,275,883 | 2025 | REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | PURCHASE, NY | $1,239,085 | 2025 | NAMED TRUSTS N.E.C. |
| KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE AND DECORATIVE ART | DENVER, CO | $1,207,814 | 2025 | ART MUSEUMS |
| DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE - COLORADO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | DENVER, CO | $1,094,000 | 2025 | NATURAL HISTORY & NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUMS |
| OPERA COLORADO | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $1,073,754 | 2025 | OPERA |
| CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES |
| COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND | DENVER, CO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS |
| WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION | DENVER, CO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | FAIRS |
| FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS OF WASHINGTON PARK INC - FANS | DENVER, CO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $783,500 | 2025 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| LEARNING ALLY INC | PRINCETON, NJ | $770,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK - RMIAN | WESTMINSTER, CO | $766,285 | 2025 | CIVIL RIGHTS |
| TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $750,000 | 2025 | IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS |
| ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $709,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS |
| METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $705,388 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & HIGHER EDUCATION |
| ONE GOOD TURN | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $640,000 | 2025 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION | DURANGO, CO | $602,050 | 2025 | SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $600,000 | 2025 | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HEALTH | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $599,040 | 2025 | UNIVERSITIES |
| COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | $596,175 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID |
| ST VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS | LONGMONT, CO | $555,000 | 2025 | ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS |
| TRANSCEND INC | NEW YORK, NY | $525,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE INC | BOSTON, MA | $513,938 | 2025 | HOSPITALS |
| CITY YEAR DENVER | DORCHESTER, MA | $505,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES |
| JUST KEEP LIVIN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS |
| VOCES UNIDAS DE LAS MONTANAS | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO | $481,800 | 2025 | EDUCATION N.E.C. |
| NYU LANGONE HEALTH | NEW YORK, NY | $474,080 | 2025 | HOSPITALS |
| ARCHBRIDGE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $460,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH INSTITUTES & PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS |
| CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER - OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY | DENVER, CO | $440,000 | 2025 | HOUSING SUPPORT |
| COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | DENVER, CO | $438,426 | 2025 | PERFORMING ARTS |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION | GREELEY, CO | $423,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION - SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE | FORT COLLINS, CO | $414,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - DENVER - OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT | DENVER, CO | $414,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID |
| COLORADO OPEN LANDS | LAKEWOOD, CO | $412,850 | 2025 | LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION |
| YOUNG LIFE | BOONE, IA | $408,635 | 2025 | CHRISTIANITY |
| FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES | DENVER, CO | $406,500 | 2025 | FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES |
| LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES ROCKY MOUNTAINS | DENVER, CO | $397,500 | 2025 | ETHNIC & IMMIGRANT CENTERS |
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$25,000,000PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS N.E.C.
PLENTIFUL
$4,000,000FOOD PROGRAMS
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION - DPS FOUNDATION
$3,246,196FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION
DENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION
$2,650,879FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
$2,176,316UNIVERSITIES
BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
$2,106,500PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS N.E.C.
URBAN PEAK
$2,028,660CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION
$2,010,129FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION
MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH DIOCESE OF SOUTH-WEST AMERICA
$2,000,000CHRISTIANITY
NORTHEAST AMERICAN DIOCESE OF THE MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH
$2,000,000CHRISTIANITY
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION
$1,691,233SPECIALTY HOSPITALS
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
$1,431,553SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
THE GATHERING PLACE
$1,426,618EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
COBALT FOUNDATION
$1,275,883REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC
$1,239,085NAMED TRUSTS N.E.C.
KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE AND DECORATIVE ART
$1,207,814ART MUSEUMS
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE - COLORADO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$1,094,000NATURAL HISTORY & NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUMS
OPERA COLORADO
$1,073,754OPERA
CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLORADO
$1,000,000EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND
$1,000,000PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS
WESTERN STOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION
$1,000,000FAIRS
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS OF WASHINGTON PARK INC - FANS
$1,000,000FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION
CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER
$783,500HUMAN SERVICES
LEARNING ALLY INC
$770,000EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK - RMIAN
$766,285CIVIL RIGHTS
TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER
$750,000IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS
ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$709,000COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FOUNDATION
$705,388SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & HIGHER EDUCATION
ONE GOOD TURN
$640,000HUMAN SERVICES
FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$602,050SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I FOUNDATION
$600,000FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HEALTH
$599,040UNIVERSITIES
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$596,175SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
ST VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS
$555,000ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS
TRANSCEND INC
$525,000EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE INC
$513,938HOSPITALS
CITY YEAR DENVER
$505,000EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
JUST KEEP LIVIN FOUNDATION
$500,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
VOCES UNIDAS DE LAS MONTANAS
$481,800EDUCATION N.E.C.
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
$474,080HOSPITALS
ARCHBRIDGE INSTITUTE
$460,000RESEARCH INSTITUTES & PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER - OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY
$440,000HOUSING SUPPORT
COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
$438,426PERFORMING ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION
$423,000SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION - SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE
$414,000SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - DENVER - OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
$414,000SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
COLORADO OPEN LANDS
$412,850LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION
YOUNG LIFE
$408,635CHRISTIANITY
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
$406,500FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES
LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES ROCKY MOUNTAINS
$397,500ETHNIC & IMMIGRANT CENTERS