Rustin and Tara Banks Foundation

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

Billings, MT

The foundation funds poverty elimination, youth development, financial education, community development, and related community needs, including education, health, arts, and human services, in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its minimum grant is $2,500; the 2025 median award was $2,500, though amounts varied widely. Organizations may submit requests online, but grants are limited to organizations recommended by local First Interstate branches.

The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation funds education, health care, and human services, including college scholarships, with most support benefiting working- and middle-class families in specified Minnesota and Florida counties; it also makes some national grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $10 million. It plans to move to invitation-only grantmaking in 2027; whether it currently accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Ima Foundation

Wichita, KS

Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation

Naples, FL

The Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation funds arts and music, health, education, youth services, and programs for people with disabilities, primarily in Illinois and Missouri. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Recruiting Classroom Inc

Charlotte, NC

The Martin Family Foundation

Casper, WY

The Martin Family Foundation supports Christian-aligned work in faith-based education, serving poor and at-risk people, the sanctity of human life, and evangelization and discipleship, with a preference for project support. Grants are typically around $25,000 (2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $515,000), mainly for programs in Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, especially Denver, Casper, and Billings. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Calerich Family Foundation

Eastlake, CO

McInnes S and J Char Tr

Saint Louis, MO

The trust funds charitable organizations, with a preference for those in or serving Colorado and work in animal welfare, children’s health, education, and empowerment. Its listed awards are typically $20,000–$35,000 (2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000). It accepts online applications and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

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.

Christian Community Foundation Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

WaterStone funds charitable and educational efforts, especially direct Christian ministries, through donor-recommended grants to eligible U.S. and international nonprofits whose missions align with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and grants are recommended by donors.

Daniels Fund

Denver, CO

The Daniels Fund supports nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, with grants focused on areas including aging, amateur sports, disabilities, addiction, early childhood education, homelessness and disadvantage, K–12 education reform, and youth. The profile does not state a typical grant size or whether unsolicited requests are accepted.