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Colorado private foundations

There are 2,791 private foundations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan private foundations employ 570 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $23 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,791
 
$3,415,213,789
Corporate foundations
 
34
 
$172,805,900
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Private foundations by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
1,534
 
$2,728,294,951
Boulder
 
244
 
$235,315,063
Colorado Springs
 
232
 
$179,919,907
Fort Collins
 
143
 
$63,545,792
Greeley
 
98
 
$19,026,051
Pueblo
 
45
 
$7,683,518
Grand Junction
 
44
 
$8,380,315
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Sizes of private foundations in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,586
$250k to $1M
 
292
$1M to $5M
 
180
$5M to $25M
 
46
$25M to $100M
 
15
$100M+
 
4
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Avenir Foundation, Daniels Fund, Ahimsa Foundation, Anschutz Foundation, and The Ryan Foundation earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Colorado private foundations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 6.1% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Colorado private foundations with more than $100 million account for 50.1% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of private foundations in Colorado

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Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is a private foundation that made 206 grants last year. Grantees include The Denver Art Museum. Trustees are Gary Steuer, Ann Hovland, Harold R Logan Jr. It is located in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$68.4m
Employees
0
EIN
84-6029014
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sabrina Merage Foundation

The Sabrina Merage Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general operations and donor advised fund. Grantees include National Philanthropic Trust and others. The foundation made 12 grants last year. It is located in Englewood, CO.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0601805
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
$75.7m
Assets
$2.9b
Employees
83
EIN
74-2568941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$69.6m
Employees
0
EIN
45-0493925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gary Philanthropy

Gary Philanthropy funds employee matching gifts and makes charitable distributions to exempt organizations. Located in Denver, CO, it's a private foundation.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$191.2m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0587194
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
$23.3m
Assets
$103.6m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5632085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ronald And Carol Moore Family Foundation

The Ronald and Carol Moore Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Denver, CO. It primarily funds general donations, general donation, research grant, and has made 31 grants last year. Grantees include University of Colorado and others.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$38.3m
Employees
2
EIN
27-0039609
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
$39.1m
Assets
$477.1m
Employees
16
EIN
84-6037604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anschutz Family Foundation

The Anschutz Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Denver, CO that made $2,220,868 in grants last year. Some of their grantees include a Corpus Christi museum, a youth program in Washington D.C., and a Colorado-basedperforming arts school.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
5
EIN
74-2132676
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)

Margulf Foundation

Margulf Foundation funds nonprofit organizations through grants, including health and wellness sustainability grants, and general operating support.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$279.8m
Employees
7
EIN
13-2927245
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)

Nextfifty Initiative

NextFifty Initiative is an independent, Colorado-based, organization, dedicated to funding mission-driven initiatives that improve community services for older adults.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$263.8m
Employees
6
EIN
26-2700185
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
$184.5m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
41
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
$77.6m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
5
EIN
36-3755606
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
$13.0m
Assets
$194.2m
Employees
7
EIN
13-6015562
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
$24.0m
Assets
$279.0m
Employees
13
EIN
84-0404274
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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