Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in Colorado
These 25 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention in Colorado in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Colorado Health Foundation
- $300,000 to Colorado Poverty Law Project, Denver: General operating support
- $275,000 to Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Denver: Advocacy; general operating support
- $225,000 to Street Fraternity Inc, Denver: Thriving young people
How to apply: The online application can be found at www.coloradohealth.org. Online application to include organization's financial statements for most recent 12 months, and fiscal sponsor agreement and financials if using a fiscal sponsor to apply.
Deadlines: Grant application deadlines: february 15, june 15, and october 15.
Restrictions: Types of organizations funded: colorado organizations classified as tax-exempt under irs revenue code 501(c)(3); colorado public agencies, including state and local governments. Grant applications are considered for funding if they align...
The Nord Family Foundation
- $50,000 to The Masters Apprentice, Denver: Continued general operating support, over two years
- $50,000 to Save Our Youth Inc, Denver: Continued general operating support
- $30,000 to The Conflict Center, Denver: Continued general operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in written form and should contain: 1) name of the applicant agency and a statement of the agency's function 2) a list of current board members 3) a statement of objectives of the proposed project 4) a budget showing expenditures and income from...
Deadlines: Trustees usually meet in feb, jun and oct and proposals should be submitted 10 weeks prior.
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to non-profit agencies and organizations that have qualified with the internal revenue service as publicly supported sec 501(c)(3) organizations and to governmental units described in sec 170(c)(1). The...
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
- $37,500 to Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Denver: General operating support, to be pai
- $25,000 to Childsafe Colorado, Fort Collins: Parenting education classes
- $10,000 to Crime Stoppers Program Inc, Denver: General operating support
How to apply: Applications must be submitted through our online grantee portal supported by giving data by 5:00 pm on the deadline date. Grant seekers are encouraged to call one of the foundation's program officers prior to submitting an application.
Deadlines: Thursday, january 15, 2026; friday, may 1, 2026; tuesday, september 1, 2026
Restrictions: The foundation funds early childhood development, and initiatives and special projects. Organizations are limited to one grant request in any 12- month period.
Gates Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Street Fraternity Inc, Denver: Building purchase
- $20,000 to The Urban Farm, Denver: Renovation
- $15,000 to Fresh Start Inc, Denver: Project support
How to apply: Capital grant applicants should use the common grant application available on the foundation's website: www.gatesfamilyfoundation.org. Please reference our website for more information about our initiated grant making.
Deadlines: Proposal deadlines: march 15 and september 15.
Restrictions: The foundation supports capital projects, which are typically building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition, as well as other forms of initiated grant making for capital, program, operating and other...
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $100,000 to Alliance for Higher Education in Prison, Denver: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $25,000 to Elephant Circle, Palisade: Health and Health Equity
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Mcinnes S and J Char Tr
- $15,000 to Child and Family Advocacy Program, Boulder: General operating
- $10,000 to Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Inc, Pueblo: General operating
How to apply: Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations
Deadlines: March 31st and september 30th
Restrictions: The trust primarily supports organizations located in a serving co with a preference for organization engaged in and promoting anima welfare
Duncan John G Tuw
- $10,000 to Centro De La Familia, Colorado Springs: General operating
- $10,000 to Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Inc, Pueblo: General operating
How to apply: Contact wells fargo for guidelines and application
Deadlines: Contact wells fargo for deadlline
Restrictions: Contact wells fargo for restrictions
Brett Family Foundation
- $8,000 to Western Resource Advocates, Boulder: General Support
- $6,000 to Colorado Poverty Law Project, Denver: General Support
How to apply: The foundation has no prescribed application form. First-time grant applicants should initially contact the foundation by letter of inquiry at least two months prior to the targeted application deadline. Please include the following information in the letter of inquiry: 1.)...
Deadlines: Grant cycle deadlines are according to program area. Please see website (www.brettfoundation.org).
Restrictions: The brett family foundation supports caring communities by investing in organizations throughout colorado working for social justice, and boulder county nonprofits addressing the needs of underserved communities, primarily disadvantaged...
Carl W & Carrie Mae Joslyn Charitable Trust
- $4,500 to Kidpower of Colorado, Colorado Springs: General
- $4,000 to Pikes Peak Justice Pro Bono Center Inc, Colorado Springs: General
How to apply: www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants
Deadlines: November 1st each year
Restrictions: Charitable institutions in el paso county, colorado
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $500,000 to Alliance for Higher Education in Prison, Denver: To support efforts including an internship program for currently incarcerated students...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Alliance for Higher Education in Prison, Denver: Program services
How to apply: Any form. Organization is required to submit proof of tax-exempt status
Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust
- $75,000 to Forge Evolution, Colorado Springs: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Cover letter, proposal narrative, attachments.
Deadlines: March 1st & september 1st
Restrictions: For organizations that seek to address childrens education, health and safety needs.
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation
- $60,640 to Childsafe Colorado, Fort Collins: Support of programs
How to apply: Requests for funds must be submitted to the foundation in writing.
Restrictions: Fund programs designed to improve life for youth and disadva ntaged of Larimer Co. and Colorado in health, welfare, dis abilities, education, art culture, humanities and aging.
Kettering Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Colorado Legal Services, Denver: Civil legal aid for vulnerable coloradans
How to apply: Applicants must complete the request summary on the foundation's website: www.ketteringfamilyphilanthropies.org. If there is sufficient trustee interest an expanded proposal will be requested. Proposals are required to be submitted electronically according to directions...
Deadlines: Proposal deadlines are january 31 and july 31 of each year.
Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - see the foundation's website for further information.
The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund
- $50,000 to Alpine Legal Services, Aspen: General operations
How to apply: Submitted in writing stating purpose of request
Restrictions: Generally limited to section 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organizations
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $50,000 to Western Resource Advocates, Boulder: Environmental - utah office: protection of wildlife and habitat in the sw crescent 2024
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Dakota Foundation Dtd 122997
- $50,000 to Breakthrough Alliance of Colorado, Denver: This grant will be used to deliver life changing services to incarcerated individuals...
How to apply: See application process on the website dakotafoundation.org
Deadlines: Accepted throughout the year
Restrictions: See guidelines on the website at dakotafoundation.org
Robinson Foundation
- $25,000 to Angels of Americas Fallen, Colorado Spgs: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Deadlines: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Restrictions: Https://www.robinsonfdn.org/grant-requirements
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation
- $25,000 to Iempathize, Boulder: Payment for human trafficking prevention
How to apply: Letter form
Restrictions: Grants are usually made in southern california
The New-Land Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Western Resource Advocates, Boulder: Environment
How to apply: All grant applications must include: - completed application form - narrative proposal (5 pages or less) - list of board and executive staff members - budget of organization and project, including sources and amounts of support obtained - federal tax exemption ruling - annual...
Deadlines: To be considered at a board meeting, a completed proposal must be submitted by march/august 1st.
Restrictions: All grant application materials should be sent by email to the email address included on the application form. You will receive a confirmation that the application has been received. The new-land foundation receives many more applications...
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation
- $20,000 to Save Our Youth, Denver: General support
How to apply: Applications must be submitted in a prescribed format determined by the Foundation. Please visit www.burtfoundation.org to download the most recent grant materials and application form.
Deadlines: The Foundation accepts grant applications and approves grants once a year.
Restrictions: Early childhood development and education; programs to improve high school graduation rates in Colorado.
Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Northwest Rocky Mountain Casa, Steamboat Springs: Unrestricted
T Rowe Price Foundation
- $10,000 to Forge Evolution, Colorado Springs: Youth opportunity
How to apply: 1. Organizations can learn about the foundation's areas of focus on the web page and through the online questionnaire web page: https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/what-sets-us-apart/corporate-resp onsibility/community-commitment/trp-foundation.html questionnaire:...
Restrictions: Upon completion of the quiz, if the organization is presented with the opportunity, it can register on our grants portal and submit a proposal. The following information will be requested: a) response to five basic questions about the...
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $10,000 to The Crawford Child Advocacy Center, Fort Collins: Support services
How to apply: Electronic request including type of program and specific use of funds
Deadlines: Every february 15th, may 15th, august 15th, and november 15th
Restrictions: Must be a charitable organization which provides for charitable, scientific, or education purposes for community benefit
Van Auken Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Casa of Pueblo, Pueblo: Aid for abused & neglected children
How to apply: Purpose of the organization, amount requested, specific uses of requested amounts.
Restrictions: Mst meet the stated mission and goals of the foundation.
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