DSST Building Corporation

Libby Anschutz Foundation

Denver, CO

University of Denver

Denver, CO

The University of Denver supports faculty research, community-engaged scholarship, and student projects, with a focus on partnerships that address public problems; its listed 2022 grants went to Colorado organizations. Those grants ranged from $50,000 to about $2 million, but the university reported no grants in 2023–2025. Its community-partnership seed funding is for DU researchers and matched community organizations, not an open grant program for outside applicants.

DSST Public Schools Foundation

Denver, CO

The DSST Public Schools Foundation is organized for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 to assist denver school of science and technology, inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, in its mission to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.

The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation

Denver, CO

The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation funds organizations in education, public broadcasting, science and research, environmental conservation, and child advocacy, with 2025 grants distributed across Colorado, Massachusetts, Virginia, California, and Washington. Its 17 grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Foundation for Educational Excellence

Denver, CO

The foundation funds innovative education programs and related community and workforce education efforts, with a stated focus on educational needs in Greater Denver and the Colorado Front Range. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $400,000, with a median of about $54,000. It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations, has no required application format, and reviews requests quarterly.

The Caruso Foundation

Boulder, CO

The Caruso Foundation funds higher education, scholarships, entrepreneurship, public safety, and student opportunity, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Colorado and Illinois organizations. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $355,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Anna and John J Sie Foundation

Denver, CO

The Anna and John J Sie Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including Down syndrome research and care, children’s health, education, film, and arts and culture. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1,437,696, with a median of $7,312, and 95% of grant dollars went to Colorado recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Morgridge Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Morgridge Family Foundation focuses mainly on education, as well as conservation, health, wellness, and public benefit, supporting partners across the United States, with hubs in Colorado, Florida, and Montana. In 2024, grants ranged from $52 to $2.5 million, with a median of $6,400. It does not accept unsolicited grant requests.

Educational Credit Management Corporation

Minneapolis, MN

Educational Credit supports postsecondary access and student success, including FAFSA assistance, financial education, and student-support programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,383, though amounts varied widely; funding was concentrated in Minnesota, with grants also reaching other states. The profile states that ECMC Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a rolling online Letter of Inquiry process.

Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

Gates Family Foundation funds Colorado-focused work in education, natural resources, community development, informed communities, and capital projects benefiting Colorado residents. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $20 million, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests for strategic grants; capital grant applications are accepted.

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.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and hands-on STEM programs, including efforts to expand access for underserved and underrepresented communities; its grants support organizations in the U.S. and internationally. Typical giving varies: 2025 grants had a median of $5,750, while STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants are listed at $5,000–$50,000. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.