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Colorado foundations

There are 3,565 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan foundations employ 2,158 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $26 billion.
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Types of foundations in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,773
 
$2,328,402,622
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
346
 
$1,003,791,866
Community foundations
 
114
 
$805,677,548
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
91
 
$4,615,501
Corporate foundations
 
33
 
$136,414,443
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
16
 
$631,061
Foundation professional societies
 
9
 
$0
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
8
 
$3,764,566
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
8
 
$35,750
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Foundations by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
1,916
 
$2,057,750,285
Colorado Springs
 
317
 
$498,763,191
Boulder
 
308
 
$137,337,976
Fort Collins
 
190
 
$263,208,942
Greeley
 
137
 
$46,296,658
Pueblo
 
60
 
$17,518,281
Grand Junction
 
56
 
$29,863,384
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Job trends for Colorado foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,074
1-10
 
117
11-25
 
35
26-100
 
17
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of foundations in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,812
$250k to $1M
 
326
$1M to $5M
 
195
$5M to $25M
 
62
$25M to $100M
 
19
$100M+
 
7
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like The Ryan Foundation, WaterStone, Bohemian Foundation, Daniels Fund, and Catena Foundation earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Colorado foundations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 6.8% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Colorado foundations with more than $100 million account for 41.1% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of foundations in Colorado

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Gates Family Foundation (GFF)

The Gates Family Foundation makes philanthropic investments statewide that contribute to the quality of life in Colorado, create opportunities for youth, and support stewardship of this extraordinary place, particularly the state's natural inheritance.
Revenue
$31.6m
Assets
$430.9m
Employees
12
EIN
84-0474837
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Colorado Health Foundation

Collaboration is the best medicine for Colorado's lagging health status. Everything we do is done with others. Only by bringing together individuals, organizations and resources can we hope to overcome the barriers to better health.
Revenue
$103.6m
Assets
$2.8b
Employees
66
EIN
74-2568941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David and Laura Merage Foundation

David and Laura Merage Foundation's philanthropic investments are focused on social change and result in children, families and communities improving the quality and circumstances of their lives.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$68.6m
Employees
0
EIN
45-0493925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mile High United Way

To unite people, ideas and resources to advance the common good. To create better opportunities for all we will lead the community in achieving measurable results in the areas of school readiness, youth success and adult self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$31.2m
Assets
$70.0m
Employees
189
EIN
84-0404235
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Gives Foundation

Connecting donors and Colorado nonprofits to make good happen in Jeffco through grants and resources since 1975.
Revenue
$92.6m
Assets
$500.5m
Employees
33
EIN
51-0157964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Find Us Faithful Foundation

The Find Us Faithful Foundation is a private foundation located in Parker, CO that made four grants last year. Grantees include National Christian Foundation. It is supported by David Clouse.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$86.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5632085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adolph Coors Foundation

We support organizations that promote the western values of self-reliance, personal responsibility and integrity. We believe these values foster an environment where entrepreneurial spirits flourish, helping Coloradans reach their full potent.
Revenue
$40.8m
Assets
$206.6m
Employees
0
EIN
51-0172279
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buell Foundation

The Buell Foundation is a professional philanthropic organization supporting the positive development of children through grants and partnerships with other sectors of their community.
Revenue
$19.1m
Assets
$440.3m
Employees
19
EIN
84-6037604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brothers Brook Foundation

The Brothers Brook Foundation is a private foundation located in New Canaan, CT. It primarily funds the fight against poverty and education, as well as the quality of life in local communities, the cure or treatment for chronic disease, and the creat...
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$90.9m
Employees
1
EIN
46-1509070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)

NEFE's mission is to inspire educated financial decision making for individuals and families through every stage of life.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$149.5m
Employees
27
EIN
84-0632115
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Margulf Foundation

Margulf Foundation funds nonprofit organizations through grants, including health and wellness sustainability grants, and general operating support.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$249.6m
Employees
4
EIN
13-2927245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daniels Fund

The Daniels Fund is a private foundation that provides scholarships to deserving students and grants to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Revenue
$123.0m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
42
EIN
84-1393308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ryan Foundation

The The Ryan Foundation is a private foundation located in Greenwood Village, CO that made four grants last year. Grantees include unmc - university of nebraska fdtn. Trustees are Carol Ryan, Steve Ryan, Ramy Hanna.
Revenue
$561.6m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
0
EIN
36-3755606
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nextfifty Initiative

NextFifty Initiative is an independent, Colorado-based, organization, dedicated to funding mission-driven initiatives that improve community services for older adults.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$244.3m
Employees
12
EIN
26-2700185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Impact Charitable

Impact Charitable unlocks capital, removes barriers, and partners with funders to drive innovative solutions and funding access for communities and social enterprises.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
15
EIN
47-1180598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anschutz Foundation

The Anschutz Foundation operates as a general purpose foundation whose focus includes education, programs that promote traditional family values, and programs that assist the underprivileged.
Revenue
$58.0m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
12
EIN
74-2316617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Schlessman Foundation

To provide charitable support in granting opportunities for children and adults hindered by economic status, physical or mental challenges, or requiring additional educational opportunities.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$84.4m
Employees
1
EIN
84-6030309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Colorado Trust

The Colorado Trust is a health foundation dedicated to ending inequalities that affect racial, ethnic, low-income and other vulnerable populations. They believe everyone should have fair and equal opportunities to achieve good health.
Revenue
$28.4m
Assets
$531.4m
Employees
42
EIN
84-0994055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boettcher Foundation

At Boettcher Foundation, they believe in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. Every day they champion excellence across their state by investing in their most talented citizens and high-potential organizations.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$270.8m
Employees
13
EIN
84-0404274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Denver Foundation

The Denver Foundation -- David J Miller mobilizes resources to strengthen the community through community and donor-advised fund grants.
Revenue
$108.7m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
63
EIN
84-6048381
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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