Funding Amount

US $500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Requests to the Kerr Foundation are granted based on the impact to Rio Grande and Saguache County organizations.

Geography

  • In Rio Grande and Saguache Counties, focusing on impactful community initiatives

Overview

The SCCF: Kerr Foundation Grant supports organizations in Rio Grande and Saguache Counties, focusing on impactful community initiatives. With grant sizes ranging from $500 to $5,000, the Southern Colorado Community Foundation promotes philanthropy and enhances the quality of life in the region. This grant opportunity is ideal for local organizations looking to make a significant difference in their communities. By fostering leadership and resources, the Foundation aims to create lasting positive change.

For Good.Forever.
Southeastern Colorado is a region of contrasts -- from the heights of the Sangre de Cristos to the plains of Baca County. From ski areas to cattle ranches, from mines to manufacturing – all can be found in southern Colorado. Pueblo, the largest city in the region, is home to Southern Colorado Community Foundation.
Southern Colorado Community Foundation enhances the quality of life and promotes philanthropy through leadership, resources and traditions.
Requests to the Kerr Foundation are granted based on the impact of the request to Rio Grande and Saguache County organizations.
The majority of grants awarded are $500-$5,000.

Eligibility

Requests to the Kerr Foundation are granted based on the impact to Rio Grande and Saguache County organizations.

What Southern Colorado Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
58
Total given
$2.41M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,050–$342K
  • By dollars: Colorado 94%, Idaho 4%, Missouri 1%. Top recipient cities: Pueblo, CO; Pueblo West, CO; Littleton, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • CSU Pueblo Foundation · Pueblo, CO

    Educational purposes

    $342K

  • Rosemount Museum · Pueblo, CO

    Educational purposes

    $248K

  • Southern Colorado Science Center · Pueblo, CO

    Educational purposes

    $200K

  • Center for American Values · Pueblo, CO

    Educational purposes

    $161K

  • Summit Healing Inc · Littleton, CO

    Educational purposes

    $110K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Small grants

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