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Colorado private foundations

There are 2,789private foundations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradanprivate foundationsemploy 601 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $19 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
2,789
$2,072,630,222
Corporate foundations
65
$221,483,977
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Private foundations by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
1,533
$925,153,061
Boulder
248
$688,761,462
Colorado Springs
227
$109,589,788
Fort Collins
144
$35,017,177
Greeley
97
$13,074,321
Pueblo
45
$5,774,410
Grand Junction
43
$3,008,791
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Sizes of private foundations in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
1,669
$250k to $1M
263
$1M to $5M
115
$5M to $25M
39
$25M to $100M
9
$100M+
3
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Directory of private 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
$29.1m
Assets
$441.4m
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
$100.0m
Assets
$2.8b
Employees
65
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)

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)

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
$17.4m
Assets
$396.0m
Employees
20
EIN
84-6037604
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)

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
$9.6m
Assets
$178.1m
Employees
0
EIN
51-0172279
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)

Gary Philanthropy

Piton Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Colorado's low-income children and their families by increasing access to quality early childhood and youth development opportunities and fostering healthy family and community environments.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$213.3m
Employees
18
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
$6.1m
Assets
$86.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5632085
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)

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
$131.5m
Assets
$414.1m
Employees
5
EIN
36-3755606
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)

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
$9.1m
Assets
$84.9m
Employees
0
EIN
84-6030309
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
$15.0m
Assets
$266.9m
Employees
13
EIN
84-0404274
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
$11.7m
Assets
$527.8m
Employees
64
EIN
84-0994055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

El Pomar Foundation

El Pomar Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, CO whose mission is: The El Pomar Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Colorado.
Revenue
$23.2m
Assets
$446.1m
Employees
35
EIN
84-6002373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation

The Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation is a private foundation that focuses on generating interest income. Last year, the foundation made 61 grants, with some of the grantees including the Yampa Valley Medical Center Foundation.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$35.7m
Employees
3
EIN
20-2835678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Myron Stratton Home

The Myron Stratton Home provides residential services to 107 elderly persons with limited income. Last year, the home made 30 grants totaling $129,000.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$260.9m
Employees
0
EIN
84-0404260
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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