Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families

The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

The Colorado Health Foundation funds Colorado nonprofits and public agencies working to improve health and well-being, advance health equity, and address priorities such as primary care, housing, food access, and community solutions. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to nearly $3 million, with a median of $80,000. Applications are submitted online through funding opportunities; whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado

Phoenix, AZ

Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado funds charitable organizations and community health projects, particularly work benefiting vulnerable people, advancing health equity, and strengthening local care. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,690 to $1,336,527, with a median of $50,000; most funding went to Colorado, with some to Utah. Eligible nonprofits can apply for Community Health Improvement Grants through Mountain Region hospitals, but the stated 2026 application period has passed.

Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation

Denver, CO

The Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation primarily funds early childhood education and development for children from birth to age five, along with related quality improvement and evaluation, especially in underserved communities and rural Colorado. Most grants are $10,000–$50,000, and funding is focused primarily on Colorado. It accepts unsolicited requests through its responsive grant cycles, though some targeted initiatives are by invitation.

The Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

The Denver Foundation supports community organizations working on economic opportunity, climate and environment, housing, youth well-being, and related charitable work, with racial equity guiding its grantmaking. Its Community Grants typically award $20,000–$50,000 to organizations serving the seven-county Metro Denver region; other funds have different award levels and may support work beyond the region.

Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community Foundation funds nonprofit and government projects addressing community needs in areas including education, arts and culture, human services, housing, and food services, with an emphasis on resident priorities in El Paso and Teller Counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of $13,300, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Caring for Colorado Foundation

Denver, CO

Caring for Colorado Foundation funds programs and systems that advance the health, well-being, and opportunities of Colorado young people and families, with a focus on youth ages 9–25 affected by health inequities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $60,000, with awards ranging from $7,999 to $1,312,834, and primarily support work benefiting Colorado communities.

McKinstry Charitable Foundation

Seattle, WA

Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

Gates Family Foundation funds public education, natural resources, community development, and informed communities, with a focus on Colorado; capital grants support projects such as construction, renovation, and land acquisition. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,000 to $20 million, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited proposals for strategic grants, but qualified Colorado nonprofits can apply for capital grants.

Jerome V Bruni Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

The Jerome V Bruni Foundation funds humanitarian assistance, education, and economic research and education, with 2025 grants supporting organizations in Maine, Colorado, Washington, DC, Missouri, and California. Its 38 grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $6,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Disabling Barriers

Peyton, CO

Disabling Barriers funds unmet physical and mental health needs of children and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supporting services and projects such as adaptive equipment, accessible facilities, and inclusive recreation in Southern Colorado. In 2024, its 35 grants ranged from $5,660 to $162,938, with a median of $40,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Schlessman Foundation Inc

Denver, CO

The Schlessman Foundation funds nonprofits serving Denver Metro residents, with priorities including workforce development, education, senior care, food security, disability services, and homelessness support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $1 million, with a median of $17,500; it supports Colorado organizations and accepts no unsolicited requests, giving only to preselected charities.

Pikes Peak United Way

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak United Way funds nonprofit programs focused on youth success, family or financial stability, and health in Colorado’s Pikes Peak Region, especially El Paso and Teller counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,390 to $133,657, with a median of $17,105. The 2025–2026 Community Investment Fund is closed; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted for other funds.