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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState Colorado343 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Colorado

343 private foundations based in Colorado with a return in the last two years gave $133.1 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 620 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 70 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. Ahimsa FoundationNiwot, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $60,537,614 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Redhill Foundation - Rothberg Family Charity TrustEstes Park, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $17,759,546 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Richard and Joan Ringoen Family Foundation IncBoulder, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $8,070,832 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. The Colorado Health FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 31 grants Accepts applications $7,268,875 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Marine Ventures Foundation IncBoulder, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,094,048 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $3,835,805 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. David and Laura Merage FoundationEnglewood, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,942,575 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. NNF FoundationCentennial, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,685,200 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Gill FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,660,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Ardean & Colleen Aafedt FoundationEvergreen, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,494,566 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Catena FoundationCarbondale, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,325,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Louis Calder FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $1,304,825 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Nolt Family FoundationBreckenridge, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,117,632 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Gates Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $1,046,833 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. The Lewis FoundationAspen, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Liberty Ears IncLongmont, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Maudeen & E L Hanson FoundationBeulah, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $941,205 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. David & Molly Pyott FoundationAvon, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $760,670 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. The Benedict-Miller FoundationBoulder, CO · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $686,580 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Foundation for Educational ExcellenceDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $556,445 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. The Kosloff FoundationEdwards, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $538,266 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Monfort Family FoundationEaton, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $510,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Cliff FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $509,279 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Zoma Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $490,775 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. JSC Foundation IncColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $450,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. The Telluray FoundationLittleton, CO · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $387,749 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Adolph Coors FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $336,635 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. The Wana Brands FoundationBoulder, CO · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $256,825 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. Towle Family FoundationGreenwood Village, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. Rollie R Kelley Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. The Dean FoundationGreeley, CO · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $240,850 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. Karl Friedman Family FoundationCherry Hills Village, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $227,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. Left Hand FoundationBoulder, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $220,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. Nextfifty Initiative D/B/A NEXT50Denver, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $215,164 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. The Galena FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. Tyl FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $182,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. Prologis FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $175,344 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. JGL FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $175,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. Song FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. Y&C FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $155,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. Rocky Mountain Health FoundationGrand Junction, CO · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $153,350 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. Shamrock FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. The Ajl Charitable FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. The Chotin Family FoundationCentennial, CO · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $149,300 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. The Jerry Greenfield & Elizabeth Skarie FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $139,313 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. The Frederic C Hamilton Family FoundationCentennial, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $132,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. Tuchman Family Foundation co Mantucket Capital Mgmt CorpEnglewood, CO · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $128,800 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. Copic Medical FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. The Antero FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $122,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. McPherson Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $120,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Colorado Health FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 31 grants Accepts applications $7,268,875 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $3,835,805 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Gill FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,660,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Louis Calder FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $1,304,825 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Gates Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $1,046,833 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Maudeen & E L Hanson FoundationBeulah, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $941,205 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Foundation for Educational ExcellenceDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $556,445 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. The Kosloff FoundationEdwards, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $538,266 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Monfort Family FoundationEaton, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $510,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Adolph Coors FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $336,635 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Rollie R Kelley Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Nextfifty Initiative D/B/A NEXT50Denver, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $215,164 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. The Galena FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Shamrock FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Copic Medical FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. The Antero FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $122,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Temple Hoyne Buell FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997Colorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Feiner Family Foundation Co MichaeGreenwood Village, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $77,207 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Kitzmiller-Bales TrustBrush, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $59,095 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Anschutz Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $54,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Outcalt FoundationAlamosa, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $52,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. The Gold Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Isaiah 5812 Foundation IncParker, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $39,448 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. The Strohm Link Family FoundationGreenwood Village, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $39,092 to philanthropy and grantmaking