Colorado Sun
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$893K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Colorado Sun?
Colorado Sun is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by American Journalism Project Inc ($329K), Laura and John Arnold Foundation ($300K), Colorado Gives Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $893K in grants to Colorado Sun between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Journalism Project Inc | $329,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $300,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $50,301 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gates Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Naca-Inspired Schools Network | $45,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Thiry-O'Leary Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rose Community Foundation | $17,571 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Groundtruth Project Inc | $13,950 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | $13,025 | 1 | 2025 |
| Borgen Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Denver Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Boulder County | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alpenglow Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fireside Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Jerry Gart Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert E & Anne T Sneed | $2,226 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Winslow Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust | $517 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Halverson Foundation | $265 | 1 | 2025 |
| Slifer Family Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2019) to $822K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $37K.
What grants has Colorado Sun received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Miami Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,025 |
| 2025 | Naca-Inspired Schools Network | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Borgen Family Foundation | CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Fireside Foundation | Supporting journalism. | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Robert E & Anne T Sneed | GENERAL | $482 |
| 2025 | The Halverson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $265 |
| 2024 | American Journalism Project Inc | TO GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE AND TO ADVANCE TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR LOCAL NEWS. | $329,300 |
| 2024 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR JOURNALISM. | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,301 |
| 2024 | Gates Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Thiry-O'Leary Foundation | SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Naca-Inspired Schools Network | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Rose Community Foundation | General operating support, event support | $17,571 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation Boulder County | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Alpenglow Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Jerry Gart Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust | SUPPORT | $517 |
| 2024 | Winslow Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2024 | Robert E & Anne T Sneed | GENERAL | $247 |
| 2023 | The Groundtruth Project Inc | TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $13,950 |
| 2023 | Naca-Inspired Schools Network | — | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Denver Foundation | MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Winslow Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Robert E & Anne T Sneed | GENERAL | $247 |
| 2023 | Slifer Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $200 |
| 2022 | Robert E & Anne T Sneed | GENERAL | $250 |
| 2021 | Robert E & Anne T Sneed | GENERAL | $250 |
| 2020 | Robert E & Anne T Sneed | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2019 | Robert E & Anne T Sneed | GENERAL | $250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Colorado Sun?
Colorado Sun is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by American Journalism Project Inc ($329K), Laura and John Arnold Foundation ($300K), Colorado Gives Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $893K in grants to Colorado Sun between 2019–2025.
Who is Colorado Sun's largest funder?
American Journalism Project Inc is the largest recorded funder of Colorado Sun, with $329K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Colorado Sun received?
IRS 990 filings record $893K in grants to Colorado Sun across 29 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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