Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Based in Colorado are given preferencegrant awards are

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: What is not funded: groups with annual budgets over $350,000individualsscholarshipscapital campaignsendowments

Overview

The Wolcott Family Foundation focuses on funding grassroots organizations that drive social change and environmental stewardship. They prioritize support for projects that empower communities, strengthen civil liberties, and address ecological challenges. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in Colorado classified under section 501(c)(3), with grants awarded for one year. The foundation values projects emphasizing environmental preservation and community involvement aimed at tackling societal issues.

The Wolcott Family Foundation, WOLFF, focuses its funding in the areas of social change and environmental stewardship, with emphasis on supporting grassroots organizations for which a small grant can make a real contribution.

Eligibility

nonprofit organizations classified under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code geographic restriction - organizations based in Colorado are given preferencegrant awards are for the duration of one yearorganizations are eligible to reapply at the end of a grant period if a final report is on file for the previous grant award or is included with new applicationrequests will be considered for either general support or specific project support site visits may be requested at the discretion of the Foundation

Ineligibility

What is not funded: groups with annual budgets over $350,000individualsscholarshipscapital campaignsendowments

What The Wolcott Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
22
Total given
$95K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$1,000–$5,000
  • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Paonia, CO; Colorado Springs, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • AVP Colorado · Denver, CO

    Community development

    $5,000

  • Citizens for a Healthy Colorado · Paonia, CO

    Community development

    $5,000

  • Colorado Immigrant Justice Fund · Denver, CO

    Community development

    $5,000

  • Field Academy · Denver, CO

    Community development

    $5,000

  • Fundamental Needs · Dolores, CO

    Community development

    $5,000

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Grassroots
  • Social justice
  • Environment

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