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Cause Youth developmentState Colorado162 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Colorado

162 private foundations based in Colorado with a return in the last two years gave $16.9 million to youth development organizations in 316 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 42 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 youth development

Top 50

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

  1. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $5,833,662 to youth development
  2. The Colorado Health FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $2,299,976 to youth development
  3. Leptas Foundation TrustDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,934,000 to youth development
  4. Engles Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $750,000 to youth development
  5. Jerome V Bruni FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to youth development
  6. Western Union FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $400,000 to youth development
  7. Temple Hoyne Buell FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $396,800 to youth development
  8. Margulf FoundationGlendale, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $390,000 to youth development
  9. Adolph Coors FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  10. Forever Our Rivers FoundationGrand Junction, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $297,343 to youth development
  11. The John E and Margaret L Lane FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $284,250 to youth development
  12. Zoma Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $255,000 to youth development
  13. Gates Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $155,000 to youth development
  14. Peierls FoundationGolden, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $145,000 to youth development
  15. Tyl FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $145,000 to youth development
  16. Fox Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $125,000 to youth development
  17. Catena FoundationCarbondale, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $119,000 to youth development
  18. Foundation for Educational ExcellenceDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $118,880 to youth development
  19. Schlessman Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $108,000 to youth development
  20. The Strandberg Family FoundationAvon, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $104,963 to youth development
  21. McDonnell Family FoundationLittleton, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  22. Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $96,260 to youth development
  23. Rocky Mountain Health FoundationGrand Junction, CO · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $95,500 to youth development
  24. Av Hunter Trust IncorporatedGlendale, CO · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to youth development
  25. Anschutz Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $76,500 to youth development
  26. Richard H Lewis Family FoundationEnglewood, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $74,000 to youth development
  27. The Strear Family Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $70,000 to youth development
  28. The Telluray FoundationLittleton, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $64,106 to youth development
  29. Two Lights Foundation IncDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $60,500 to youth development
  30. Kenneth Kendal King FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $59,500 to youth development
  31. The Frederic C Hamilton Family FoundationCentennial, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $59,000 to youth development
  32. Otter Cares Foundation AKA OTTERCARES FOUNDATIONFort Collins, CO · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $51,758 to youth development
  33. Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997Colorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  34. The Caruso Foundation dba Caruso Entrepreneurship InitiativeBoulder, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to youth development
  35. Libertygives FoundationEnglewood, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $43,628 to youth development
  36. Craig-Scheckman Family FoundationSteamboat Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to youth development
  37. Brothers Brook FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to youth development
  38. Sheila Fortune Foundation IncBoulder, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $40,000 to youth development
  39. Foundation Limitless IncArvada, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to youth development
  40. Leprino Foods Company FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $35,000 to youth development
  41. Nathan B & Florence R Burt FoundationGolden, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to youth development
  42. The Wana Brands FoundationBoulder, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to youth development
  43. The Solich FundDenver, CO · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $30,000 to youth development
  44. For the Future FoundationDurango, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to youth development
  45. Robert Hoag Rawlings FoundationPueblo, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to youth development
  46. Jonas Family Foundation TrustThornton, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to youth development
  47. Fulcrum FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to youth development
  48. Single Step FoundationBoulder, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to youth development
  49. Bmaa Family FoundationBroomfield, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to youth development
  50. The Antero FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $5,833,662 to youth development
  2. The Colorado Health FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $2,299,976 to youth development
  3. Temple Hoyne Buell FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $396,800 to youth development
  4. Adolph Coors FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  5. Forever Our Rivers FoundationGrand Junction, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $297,343 to youth development
  6. Gates Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $155,000 to youth development
  7. Foundation for Educational ExcellenceDenver, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $118,880 to youth development
  8. The Strandberg Family FoundationAvon, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $104,963 to youth development
  9. Av Hunter Trust IncorporatedGlendale, CO · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to youth development
  10. Anschutz Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $76,500 to youth development
  11. Kenneth Kendal King FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $59,500 to youth development
  12. Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997Colorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  13. Libertygives FoundationEnglewood, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $43,628 to youth development
  14. Craig-Scheckman Family FoundationSteamboat Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to youth development
  15. Nathan B & Florence R Burt FoundationGolden, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to youth development
  16. For the Future FoundationDurango, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to youth development
  17. Robert Hoag Rawlings FoundationPueblo, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to youth development
  18. The Antero FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  19. The Myron Stratton HomeColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  20. Colorado Springs Osteopathic FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $18,000 to youth development
  21. The Ball FoundationBroomfield, CO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  22. The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick FoundationGreenwood Village, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  23. The Sam S Bloom FoundationLittleton, CO · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $13,000 to youth development
  24. Rocks Family FoundationColorado Springs, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $13,000 to youth development
  25. Richard Reed FoundationCastle Rock, CO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $12,500 to youth development