The Colorado Nonprofit Development Center

In filing year 2024, CNDC reported 10 grants totaling $272,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $82,500, with a median of $10,000. All 10 listed grants were for general support.

Among the largest awards were $82,500 to Children’s Hospital Colorado and $80,000 to the University of Northern Colorado. Other awards included $25,000 each to Birdseed Collective and Music Movement, and $10,000 each to Tower Industry Family Support, Brantleys Buddies, GES Coalition, Marshall Together, Project Angel Heart, and The Hadanou Collective.

The grantees describe a range of work. Children’s Hospital Colorado says its mission is to improve children’s health through patient care, education, research, and advocacy. Birdseed Collective describes its work as improving Denver’s socioeconomic climate through arts and humanities offerings. GES Coalition says it organizes neighbors to build collective power and community stewardship. Project Angel Heart describes its work as preparing and delivering medically tailored meals for people with life-threatening illnesses.

CNDC’s 2024 filing says that before awarding a grant it checks that a potential grantee is in good standing with the IRS and that the grant purpose is charitable and furthers CNDC’s mission. For restricted grants, it says it requires reporting documentation at the grant’s conclusion and reviews reports to confirm funds were spent for the charitable purpose.

CNDC’s website also outlines an application process for fiscal sponsorship: submit an inquiry form, receive an invitation to apply, take part in a partnership discussion, and, if staff recommend approval, have the request considered by the board. The website says the inquiry form is intended to identify potential barriers and next steps, with a response expected within five business days. Eligibility includes benefiting Colorado communities, demonstrating charitable intent, having committed leadership, aligning activities with CNDC’s values, and being insurable under its policies. CNDC says it may be unable to sponsor medical or legal practices, programs involving one-on-one mentoring with children, or organizations that do not meet its insurance requirements, including the requirement for exclusive U.S. operations.

A separate SVP Denver Capacity Building Engagement Grant listing describes training cohorts and pro bono consulting for social-impact organizations, with a focus on basic human needs and economic mobility. It describes applications as rolling for that period’s priority areas, but provides no deadline in the available information.