Center for Policy Research

Western Union Foundation

Denver, CO

The Western Union Foundation funded workforce readiness, education and skills training, job creation, and equitable employment access for people who migrate, with grants historically reaching more than 150 countries. In 2024, grants ranged from $50,000 to $500,000, with a median of $125,006; it funded only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. The Foundation closed at the end of 2025.

Merle Chambers Fund

Denver, CO

The Merle Chambers Fund supported equity and democracy work and systemic efforts to improve women’s economic security, including policy change, research, advocacy, public education, and organizational development. Its 2023 and 2024 grant totals varied widely, and its final reported 2025 grant was $70,395 to a Colorado organization; the fund closed on December 31, 2024. It supported preselected organizations only and did not accept unsolicited requests.

Leis Foundation

Fort Collins, CO

Caldwell Family Foundation

Sarasota, FL

Trygve E & Victoria H Myhren

Denver, CO

Animal Legal Defense Fund Inc

Washington, DC

The animal legal defense fund's mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. The animal legal defense fund accomplishes this mission by filing high impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, providing free legal assistance and training for animal cruelty case stakeholders to ensure justice for victim animals, supporting tough animal protection legislation and fighting legislation harmful to animals, and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law.

Benjamin Quapaw Foundation

Valley Center, KS

Gottlieb Foundation

Florham Park, NJ

The Urban Institute

Washington, DC

The Urban Institute funds U.S. nonprofits and other organizations working on economic security, mobility, well-being, racial equity, and evidence-based policy and community solutions. In 2024, its 111 grants ranged from $6,285 to $491,727, with a median of about $50,000; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and its Catalyst Grant Program is ending without future requests for proposals.

The Dormie Fund

Denver, CO

Caring for Colorado Foundation

Denver, CO

Caring for Colorado Foundation funds Colorado organizations and public agencies working to improve health, well-being, and opportunity for young people and families, with a focus on youth ages 9–25 and communities facing health inequities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $60,000; its Youth Health and Well-Being awards are listed at $25,000–$125,000.

PKD Foundation

Kansas City, MO

The PKD Foundation funds basic, translational, clinical, and data-focused research on polycystic kidney disease, as well as some patient-care and community programs. Recent grants ranged from $28,000 to $80,000, with a median of $70,000; funding is national and local, with some research partnerships in Canada and Australia. Research applicants must first submit a pre-application, and only those invited may submit a full proposal.