Colorado Ophthalmological Society

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.

Wend II Inc

Bentonville, AR

Wend II Inc funds racial justice, youth, river stewardship, and community-support initiatives, with 2025 grants ranging from $23,050 to $724,972 and a median of $174,713. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in Virginia, Arizona, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Massachusetts. The foundation funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Climb Higher Colorado

Keystone, CO

Faith in Action Network

Washington, DC

Faith in Action Network funds faith-based community organizations working on community priorities such as housing, education, health care, safety, and racial and economic justice. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $450,000, with a median of $25,000, supporting organizations in the United States and an international network across 14 countries. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Service Employees International Union Local 105

Denver, CO

To organize all workers for their moral, economic and social advancement. To that end, the officers and business agents of the local collectively bargain with employers on behalf of the local's members.

The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

The Colorado Health Foundation funds Colorado organizations working to improve health and health equity, including projects in primary care, housing, recovery, advocacy, and community solutions; it offers project, operating, capacity-building, and capital support. Its 2024 grants had a median of $80,000, though awards ranged widely, and its work is statewide, with 96% of 2024 grant dollars going to Colorado recipients. Applicants must apply through an open funding opportunity; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Western Conservation Foundation

Denver, CO

Western Conservation Foundation funds nonprofit public education and leadership-building efforts that advance conservation of the West’s land, air, water, and wildlife, primarily in the Western United States. In 2024, grants ranged from $6,000 to $310,000, with a median of about $43,000. It accepts no unsolicited requests; grants are by invitation only.

The Argosy Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

The Argosy Foundation funds creative, collaborative programs addressing systemic problems, including STEM, research, education, environmental work, and community projects, with grants across multiple states. Its 2024 grants had a median of $28,750, though awards ranged from $30 to $1,355,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

NEO Philanthropy Inc

New York, NY

NEO Philanthropy funds social-justice movements and community organizations, including work on immigration, democracy, reproductive, racial and climate justice, and LGBTQ rights. In 2024, its 558 grants ranged from $5,000 to $23.58 million, with a median of $50,000; grants went mainly to Washington state, Washington, DC, North Carolina, California, and New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals; potential grantees are generally invited to apply.

Colorado Gives Foundation

Arvada, CO

Colorado Gives Foundation funds nonprofits serving Jefferson County, Colorado, with priorities including essential needs, housing, food security, education, workforce development, health, and connected neighborhoods. Its 2024 median grant was $17,814; current opportunities offer $2,500–$100,000 for responsive support and $5,000–$25,000 for housing. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Colorado People's Action

Denver, CO

Colorado People's Action (CPA) is a member-driven, racial justice organization dedicated to winning long-lasting progressive public policies in Colorado. CPA builds power by mobilizing voters, electing our own people to office, holding elected officials accountable, and working to put people before profit.

Blue Dor Foundation

Deerfield, IL

The foundation supports organizations working in literacy, family support, health care, and community services, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Illinois and others to California, Colorado, and Missouri. Its 16 grants ranged from $1,800 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.