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Edson Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Last Updated: July 21, 2025

Summary

The Edson Foundation Grant, offered by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, champions educational initiatives that foster personal growth, innovation, and creativity. It seeks to empower individuals through mentoring and skill development, breaking down barriers to success. This grant is dedicated to nonprofits that support the pursuit of education and pro-social behaviors, ensuring that those determined to overcome challenges have the resources they need to thrive.

Overview

Edson Foundation Fund The Edson Foundation believes diligence and resolve should be rewarded. We provide support that breaks down barriers to achievement. We celebrate curiosity and learning; and we value courage and tenacity that propels people forward. By removing obstacles that stand in the way of success, The Edson Foundation comes alongside the determined to overcome any challenge, any hurdle. Educational programs/initiatives that:promote empowerment, encourage innovation, help in personal development, provide mentoring, and encourage creativityNonprofit agencies that encourage:personal growth and development skills, pro-social behaviors, job skills and placement, pursuit of education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

What Pikes Peak Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
185
Total given
$10.02M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,000–$1.99M
  • By dollars: Colorado 62%, Ohio 20%, Florida 8%. Top recipient cities: Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Manitou Springs, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • American Endowment Foundation · Hudson, OH

    Cc: civic and community service

    $1.99M

  • Garden of the Gods Foundation Inc · Colorado Springs, CO

    Ce: conservation

    $891K

  • DAFGIVING360 · Orlando, FL

    Cc: civic and community service

    $834K

  • Pikes Peak Real Estate Foundation · Colorado Springs, CO

    Cc: civic and community service

    $766K

  • Western Heritage Event Center · Pagosa Springs, CO

    Ac: arts & culture

    $450K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

nonprofitseducationyouth-programsworkforce-development

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