Friends of Youth and Nature
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$235K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Friends of Youth and Nature?
Friends of Youth and Nature is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc ($97K), Colorado Gives Foundation ($26K), Colorado Grand Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $235K in grants to Friends of Youth and Nature between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc | $97,302 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $25,704 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Colorado Grand Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | $21,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Colorado Garden Show Inc | $17,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Goodwin Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Forever Our Rivers Foundation | $12,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Circle of Dreams Foundation | $8,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| El Pomar Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mighty Arrow Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Colorado Health Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kampe Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $45K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $41K.
What grants has Friends of Youth and Nature received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, WATERSHED EDUCATION FOR KIDS, 15-PASSENGER VAN | $26,480 |
| 2025 | Anschutz Family Foundation | General operating support to reduce barriers to outdoor education experiences for underserved youth in Delta, Mesa, Montrose, and Ouray counties. | $8,500 |
| 2025 | Forever Our Rivers Foundation | Youth River Stewards Grant | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc | WATERSHED EDUCATION FOR KIDS, GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $12,102 |
| 2024 | Colorado Grand Inc | CONNECTING YOUTH TO THE BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AND EDUCATION. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Dreams Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Colorado Health Foundation | THRIVING YOUNG PEOPLE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Kampe Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc | GEAR-UP FOR OUTSIDE ADVENTURES, YOUTH TRIPS AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,600 |
| 2023 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $8,458 |
| 2023 | Colorado Garden Show Inc | SUPPORT SCHOOL CURRICULUM PROGRAM | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Forever Our Rivers Foundation | Kids Education | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Goodwin Foundation | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Circle of Dreams Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | STORE MANAGER GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
| 2022 | Colorado Grand Inc | Exposing youth to nature | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc | BIKE TRAILER AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2022 | Anschutz Family Foundation | To support the Together for Resilient Youth (TRY) project that provides outdoor equipment to highly at-risk youth and encourages youth to learn healthy outdoor activities and life skills. | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,144 |
| 2021 | Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $21,722 |
| 2021 | Colorado Garden Show Inc | EXPAND THE FARM TO SCHOOL FARM | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Goodwin Foundation | Capital Campaign | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Mighty Arrow Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 2020 | El Pomar Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Anschutz Family Foundation | General operating support to connect youth to learn healthy outdoor activities and life skills on the Western Slope. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Forever Our Rivers Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Equitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Youth and Nature?
Friends of Youth and Nature is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc ($97K), Colorado Gives Foundation ($26K), Colorado Grand Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $235K in grants to Friends of Youth and Nature between 2020–2025.
Who is Friends of Youth and Nature's largest funder?
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Youth and Nature, with $97K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of Youth and Nature received?
IRS 990 filings record $235K in grants to Friends of Youth and Nature across 30 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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