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Cause ReligionState Colorado221 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Colorado

221 private foundations based in Colorado with a return in the last two years gave $14.3 million to religion organizations in 443 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 39 of these foundations accept applications.

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 religion

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is religion.

  1. Tyl FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $3,594,000 to religion
  2. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,608,000 to religion
  3. Henry P & Susan C Crowell TrustColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $1,095,000 to religion
  4. NC FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,065,000 to religion
  5. The Colorado Health FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $322,500 to religion
  6. Ronald And Carol Moore Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $280,000 to religion
  7. SiloamTelluride, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $250,000 to religion
  8. The Solich FundDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to religion
  9. Foundation for International Research & EducationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $242,461 to religion
  10. Leptas Foundation TrustDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $215,000 to religion
  11. Schiff Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $194,759 to religion
  12. New Life Down to Earth MinistriesColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $188,400 to religion
  13. Pete Morgan Foundation TrustDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $185,000 to religion
  14. Y&C FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to religion
  15. The Peter & Judy Copses FoundationAvon, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to religion
  16. Erger Family FoundationGolden, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $173,649 to religion
  17. Harold and Virginia Simpson FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $170,000 to religion
  18. Pema Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $161,000 to religion
  19. Cuattro FoundationGolden, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to religion
  20. Gill FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to religion
  21. Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd RyanLittleton, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $120,000 to religion
  22. Praise Him Ministries IncRidgway, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $117,203 to religion
  23. The Nord FoundationFranktown, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $116,000 to religion
  24. Temple Hoyne Buell FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $115,000 to religion
  25. Gilman and Lavon Hill Family FoundationCastle Rock, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $105,000 to religion
  26. Ventimiglia Family FoundationLarkspur, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to religion
  27. Global Commissioned BuildersColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  28. Kenny Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  29. Michael Gordon Black FoundationWindsor, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  30. Harry H Beren Foundation IgDenver, CO · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $93,150 to religion
  31. The Orphiflamme FoundationBoulder, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $83,000 to religion
  32. Sweetwater Family FoundationLoveland, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to religion
  33. Nagel FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $70,000 to religion
  34. The Strear Family Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $68,000 to religion
  35. Integrity Bank & Trust Charitable TrustColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $65,000 to religion
  36. Isaiah 5812 Foundation IncParker, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $60,052 to religion
  37. Peierls FoundationGolden, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to religion
  38. Singer Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to religion
  39. Gardner Family FoundationCarbondale, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $58,000 to religion
  40. Harry H Beren Foundation ZBDenver, CO · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $56,500 to religion
  41. Libertygives FoundationEnglewood, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $53,075 to religion
  42. Dayspring Christian FoundationWoodland Park, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $53,000 to religion
  43. Ashcroft MinistriesWoody Creek, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  44. Madrono FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  45. The Anna and John J Sie FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  46. Tim and Lisa Walsh Family FoundationGolden, CO · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  47. Fox Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to religion
  48. The Antero FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to religion
  49. The Maggiegeorge FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to religion
  50. Caught Fish FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $44,000 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,608,000 to religion
  2. Henry P & Susan C Crowell TrustColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $1,095,000 to religion
  3. The Colorado Health FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $322,500 to religion
  4. Gill FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to religion
  5. Praise Him Ministries IncRidgway, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $117,203 to religion
  6. Temple Hoyne Buell FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $115,000 to religion
  7. Ventimiglia Family FoundationLarkspur, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to religion
  8. Nagel FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $70,000 to religion
  9. Isaiah 5812 Foundation IncParker, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $60,052 to religion
  10. Singer Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to religion
  11. Libertygives FoundationEnglewood, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $53,075 to religion
  12. Dayspring Christian FoundationWoodland Park, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $53,000 to religion
  13. The Antero FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to religion
  14. New Early Christian Church-CharitiesHighlands Ranch, CO · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to religion
  15. Kenneth Kendal King FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  16. MB Glassman FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $29,670 to religion
  17. Anschutz Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $28,500 to religion
  18. Matt Ryd All-Stars Foundation LtdErie, CO · tax year 2023 3 grants Accepts applications $27,000 to religion
  19. Dancing Deer FoundationGreenwood Village, CO · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $13,250 to religion
  20. Heider Family Foundation Co Susan H ColemanEvergreen, CO · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $12,500 to religion
  21. Av Hunter Trust IncorporatedGlendale, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion
  22. Gates Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion
  23. Shamrock FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to religion
  24. The Angelia FoundationSilverthorne, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $7,278 to religion
  25. The Sam S Bloom FoundationLittleton, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,000 to religion