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El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

El Pomar Foundation funds Colorado nonprofits and government agencies, with emphasis on arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services; it supports operating, program, and capital needs statewide. Typical grants are $2,500–$10,000 for operating or program support and $15,000–$25,000 for capital projects. It accepts unsolicited applications on a rolling basis.

Nonprofit Finance Fund

New York, NY

Nonprofit Finance Fund supports nonprofits and mission-driven organizations working in areas such as arts and culture, education, health, housing, and community development, through grants as well as financing and consulting. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000; although it works nationally, its 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Colorado and New Jersey. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation

Grand Junction, CO

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation funds Colorado organizations addressing basic needs, physical and behavioral healthcare, and disability services, with a focus on Western Slope communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $108,000, with a median of $13,675; program grants are generally $10,000–$45,000, and Simple Gifts awards up to $15,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests; prospective applicants should complete its eligibility quiz and contact the Foundation about a pre-application call.

Anschutz Family Foundation

Denver, CO

The Anschutz Family Foundation supports Colorado nonprofits working in health and wellness, human services, education and youth development, basic needs, and community development, with particular interest in rural Colorado. Typical grants are $5,000–$10,000. It encourages prospective applicants to contact the foundation or submit a letter of inquiry; the profile does not specify whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.

Av Hunter Trust Incorporated

Glendale, CO

A.V. Hunter Trust funds general operating support for small Colorado nonprofits providing direct services to people in financial hardship or crisis, including youth, older adults, and people with disabilities; it also assists eligible Colorado residents with specified medical equipment and dental costs. First-year organizational grants are up to $10,000, and later awards are often $10,000–$20,000. Organizations not funded in the previous calendar year are instructed to call and submit an initial letter of inquiry; full applications 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.

The Summit Foundation

Breckenridge, CO

The Summit Foundation funds nonprofits working in healthy and safe communities, youth development and education, arts and culture, and environmental stewardship, as well as scholarships and community initiatives. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $13,000, with awards ranging from $5,510 to $755,500; it primarily serves Summit County and also considers eligible organizations serving neighboring communities. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application.

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.

Alderson Family Foundation

La Quinta, CA

Richard Reed Foundation

Castle Rock, CO

The Richard Reed Foundation funds smaller nonprofits working in mental and child health, community welfare, animal welfare, and environmental initiatives, primarily in Colorado and Northern California; its 2025 filing also identifies a broader Mountain West focus, especially Colorado, California, and Arizona. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests by letter of inquiry during the application windows listed on its website.

Lake County Build a Generation

Leadville, CO

Organizing Lake county to build a healthier community.