Foundations that fund youth programs in Colorado
These 25 foundations made grants to youth programs 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
- $285,000 to Project Voyce, Denver: Capacity building; thriving young people
- $188,167 to Sims-Fayola Foundation, Aurora: Community solutions
- $182,000 to Muslim Youth for Positive Impact, Broomfield: 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...
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
- $75,000 to Invest in Kids, Denver: Incredible years, to be paid over tw
- $60,000 to Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver, Denver: Healthy sexuality programming
- $50,000 to Connections 4 Kids, Craig: To be used as follows 40,000 for inf
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
- $35,000 to Muslim Youth for Positive Impact, Broomfield: Project support
- $30,000 to Youth Seen, Broomfield: Renovation
- $25,000 to Friends of the Children - Colorado, Colorado Springs: Construction
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...
T Rowe Price Foundation
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs: Youth opportunity
- $10,000 to Inside Out Youth Services, Colorado Springs: Youth opportunity
- $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, 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 Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
- $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Colorado Springs: Holiday Grant Celebration
- $1,000 to African American Youth Leadership Conference, Colorado Springs: General Operating Support
- $1,000 to Hillside Connection, Colorado Springs: Annual Hillside Ball
How to apply: For details regarding the application process, please see the foundation's website at: www.jhedmondson.org
Alfred P Sloan Foundation
- $471,587 to University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder: To extend the precision and capabilities of atomic clocks in order to perform the first...
- $123,134 to University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder: To transform existing systems and establish new infrastructure to facilitate opportunity...
How to apply: See general explanation for details
Restrictions: See general explanation for details
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $138,000 to Junior Achievement Usa, Colorado Spgs: Junior achievement volunteer event expansion
- $75,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs in Colorado Inc, Denver: Financial literacy at the boys & girls club
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Vf Foundation
- $125,000 to Environmental Learning for Kids, Denver: Outside Festival 2024
- $25,000 to Environmental Learning for Kids, Denver: Denver Youth Naturally (DYN) program
How to apply: Please visit https://www.vfc.com/responsibility/the-vf-foundation
Deadlines: January 1 through February 1, 2024
Restrictions: Qualifying organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Federal Tax Code (or international equivalent).
Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, Steamboat Springs: Unrestricted
- $35,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado, Steamboat Springs: Unrestricted
Hallene Family Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Young Life, Colorado Springs: Co: i100, women/diverse leadership or camping
- $23,000 to Young Life, Colorado Springs: Midwest div area 1510 - ministry of greg moore
How to apply: No particular form required.
Restrictions: Distributions for charitable purposes described in internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Libertygives Foundation
- $41,150 to Invest in Kids, Denver: General purpose
- $26,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Englewood: General purpose
How to apply: The grant application is available upon request via the applicant's liberty media contact person.
Deadlines: Grant proposals for 2025 have a deadline of june 25, 2025 and 2026 have a deadline of june 25, 2026.
Restrictions: Recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization based in colorado with a charitable purpose consistent with the libertygives' theme. In 2010, the libertygives foundation established a permanent theme for corporate giving. The selected giving...
Analog Devices Foundation
- $37,963 to The Southwest Native-American Foundation, Boulder: General support
- $2,215 to Young Life, Colorado Springs: General support
Restrictions: Eligibility guidelines organizations eligible to receive support from the analog devices foundation include: - u.s. Organizations that are registered as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations or to which contributions are otherwise tax...
Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation
- $25,000 to Reach Out and Read Colorado, Denver: General support
- $10,000 to True North Youth Program, Telluride: 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.
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $15,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County, Fort Collins: General operating support
- $15,000 to Larimer County Partners Inc, Fort Collins: General operating support
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
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Girl Scouts of Colorado, Denver: Career awareness and readiness for youth
- $7,500 to Environmental Learning for Kids, Denver: Career awareness and readiness for youth
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
The Myron Stratton Home
- $10,000 to Hillside Connection, Colorado Springs: Proactive grant
- $7,500 to Girl Scouts of Colorado, Denver: Community Outreach Program-subsidize member costs for uniforms, activity materials &...
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Home: none grants: may 1 and november 1
Restrictions: Home: applicants must have demonstrated need. Grants: applicants must have demonstrated need.
Woodward Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, Fort Collins: General operating support
- $5,000 to Center for Family Outreach, Fort Collins: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form. No standard letter of application is required. A request evaluation will be sent to the applying organization to complete and return. This form emphasizes a description of the charitable organization itself and how the...
Duncan John G Tuw
- $7,500 to Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club Inc, Montrose: General operating
- $5,000 to Boys and Girls Club of South Park Inc, Fairplay: General operating
How to apply: Contact wells fargo for guidelines and application
Deadlines: Contact wells fargo for deadlline
Restrictions: Contact wells fargo for restrictions
The Sam S Bloom Foundation
- $4,000 to Teens Inc, Nederland: Preschool program
- $3,000 to Colorado Youth for A Change, Denver: Early learning corps
How to apply: See attached guidelines and applications procedures.
Deadlines: See attached guidelines and applications procedures
Restrictions: See attached guidelines and applications procedures.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Teens Inc, Nederland: Human services
- $1,760 to Girls on the Run of the Rockies, Greenwood Village: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
The Nutrition Camp School Foundaton Inc C/O Ron Rubin
- $5,000 to Hillside Connection, Colorado Springs: Charitable
- $1,500 to Girls on the Run of the Rockies, Greenwood Village: Charitable
How to apply: Give the name of the nonprofit entity applying for grant, amount requested, and purpose.
Deadlines: Non
Restrictions: Grants must be for use within the state of colorado.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to First Team 4388 - Ridgebotics, Fort Collins: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Gameday Inc, Castle Rock: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
American Express Foundation
- $276,000 to Junior Achievement Usa, Colorado Springs: Building financial confidence in underserved youth
How to apply: - name and address of organization - contact person, title, phone number - geographic area served by organization - history of previous support from the american express philanthropic program, foundation or an american express subsidiary - amount of funds requested - description...
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Junior Achievement Usa, Colorado Springs: Operating Support
How to apply: Audited financial statements, proof of 501 (c) 3 status, & current operating budget
Restrictions: Rochester, ny area organizations may submit requests directly, other organizations must be submitted by paychex employees.
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation
- $219,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, Fort Collins: In support of summer
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.
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