Anschutz Family Foundation Grant

The Anschutz Family Foundation Grant supports programs that enhance self-sufficiency and community development for economically disadvantaged individuals in Colorado. With a focus on helping families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, the foundation provides grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities or government entities. The foundation encourages alignment with its mission and requires demonstrated financial need and a solid track record of success.

NOTE: We encourage you to call, email or submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) if you have any questions.
Anschutz Family Foundation’s mission is purposely broad, allowing it to support endeavors that strengthen families and communities and help individuals become productive and responsible citizens. The Foundation is also dedicated to funding efforts in rural Colorado.
Funding Areas
Anschutz Family Foundation typically provides grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations offering programs and services that fit within one or more of our grant funding areas:

Eligibility

Organization must be classified as one of the following:A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charityIndependent sponsored project of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit acting as a fiscal sponsorGovernment or tax-supported public entityActivities or programs must take place in Colorado and the Foundation aims for an even distribution of grants between organizations serving in Colorado’s rural and urban communities.Only one application per organization is accepted per calendar year.Organizations receiving funding for two consecutive calendar years must take one year before re-applying (search our past grants).A final report for any previously awarded grant is required before a new request is considered.General operating or program/project requests within our funding areas are accepted.Challenge or matching grants are issued on occasion in our spring funding cycle, generally not by request but rather when the Foundation feels it would be beneficial to the organization.

Ineligibility

We don't typically fund: Arts and culture
Capital campaigns (on rare occasions, the Foundation will fund capital campaigns for organizations located in rural Colorado whose mission closely aligns with the Foundation’s interest.Applicants are advised to submit a one-page letter of inquiry prior to the submission of a grant for this purpose.Education (primary or secondary)
Organizations with annual budgets in excess of $5 million
Organizations in leadership transition (i.e. interim director)
Special events, conferences, or promotions
Type III supporting organizations under IRC Section 509(a)(3)