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Colorado foundations

There are 3,550foundations and grantmaking organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradanfoundationsemploy 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
2,771
$2,185,390,043
Grantmaking public charity foundations
333
$963,475,788
Community foundations
108
$770,260,280
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
90
$8,744,484
Corporate foundations
30
$140,618,291
Organizations supporting a single foundation
17
$575,619
Foundation professional societies
9
$921,485
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
1,910
$1,972,561,473
Colorado Springs
312
$483,855,263
Boulder
303
$136,464,741
Fort Collins
191
$221,992,208
Greeley
135
$38,482,753
Pueblo
60
$15,250,831
Grand Junction
56
$29,855,115
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Job trends for Colorado foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
2,052
1-10
119
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
1,828
$250k to $1M
330
$1M to $5M
179
$5M to $25M
61
$25M to $100M
15
$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 7.3% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Colorado foundations with more than $100 million account for 43.4% 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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
$8.2m
Assets
$144.9m
Employees
28
EIN
84-0632115
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
$5.3m
Assets
$78.6m
Employees
1
EIN
46-1509070
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Louis Calder Foundation

The Foundation was established in 1951 by Louis Calder (1879-1963) "for educational, charitable and benevolent uses and purposes" and continues to operate as a Trust under New York State law.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$171.4m
Employees
7
EIN
13-6015562
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)

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)

Denver Public Schools Foundation

In partnership with Denver Public Schools, we raise and manage funds, make strategic program investments, and serve as community leaders so that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
17
EIN
84-1224325
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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