Foundations accepting applications for arts organizations in Colorado (245)
These foundations said they accept applications for gifts to arts organizations in Colorado. Application details appear only where the foundation listed them in its filing.
| Rank | Foundation | Gifts | Total | Typical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CocetaLittleton, CO · EIN 88-1349351Accepts applications189 gifts · typical $0 Application contact, as filed: COCETA Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: Purchase tickets for educational and informative events specifically centered around the performing arts targeting children of color in the Denver area. | 189 | $54,688 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATIONDENVER, CO · EIN 74-2568941Accepts applications47 gifts · typical $85,000 Application contact, as filed: THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES: FEBRUARY 15, JUNE 15, AND OCTOBER 15. Restrictions, as filed: 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 WITH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN FOUNDATION PRIORITIES: PRIMARY CARE; THRIVING YOUNG PEOPLE; ADULT RECOVERY; FOOD ACCESS AND SECURITY; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS; ADVOCACY; CAPACITY BUILDING; LOCALLY-FOCUSED WORK. | 47 | $6,256,785 | $85,000 | Accepts applications | |
| XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATIONMINNEAPOLIS, MN · EIN 41-2007734Accepts applications43 gifts · typical $1,331 Application contact, as filed: XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: FUNDING OPENS IN THE SPRING. SEE DETAIL AT HTTPS://MY.XCELENERGY.COM/S/COMMUNITY/FOCUS-AREA-GRANTS. Restrictions, as filed: FUNDING IS OPEN TO PROGRAMS WITH XCEL ENERGY'S SERVICE AREA IN MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, COLORADO, TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO. | 43 | $357,046 | $1,331 | Accepts applications | |
| GATES FAMILY FOUNDATIONDENVER, CO · EIN 84-0474837Accepts applications29 gifts · typical $25,000 Application contact, as filed: NA Deadlines, as filed: PROPOSAL DEADLINES: MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15. Restrictions, as filed: 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 PURPOSES IN FOUR PRIORITY AREAS - K-12 EDUCATION, NATURAL RESOURCES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND INFORMED COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES RECYCLABLE COMMITMENTS OF CAPITAL IN THE FORM OF PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS OBJECTIVES IN THE FOUR PRIORITY AREAS FOR INITIATED ACTIVITY. | 29 | $1,141,052 | $25,000 | Accepts applications | |
| KENNETH KENDAL KING FOUNDATIONDENVER, CO · EIN 84-1148157Accepts applications22 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: JANICE FRITSCH Deadlines, as filed: SEPTEMBER 1 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR. MARCH 1 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR. Restrictions, as filed: FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.KENNETHKINGFOUNDATION.ORG. | 22 | $269,500 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| TEMPLE HOYNE BUELL FOUNDATIONDENVER, CO · EIN 84-6037604Accepts applications15 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE Deadlines, as filed: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026; FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026; TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION FUNDS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND INITIATIVES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. ORGANIZATIONS ARE LIMITED TO ONE GRANT REQUEST IN ANY 12- MONTH PERIOD. | 15 | $362,600 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| GILL FOUNDATIONDENVER, CO · EIN 84-1264186Accepts applications15 gifts · typical $4,000 Application contact, as filed: GRANTSMANAGERGILLFOUNDATIONORG Deadlines, as filed: VISIT HTTPS://GILLFOUNDATION.ORG/ Restrictions, as filed: FUNDING GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GILLFOUNDATION.ORG. | 15 | $225,950 | $4,000 | Accepts applications | |
| JACKSON FENNER FOUNDATIONONEONTA, NY · EIN 84-1085200Accepts applications14 gifts · typical $1,250 Application contact, as filed: JANE G TROYER Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: THE ARTS | 14 | $18,500 | $1,250 | Accepts applications | |
| SHEILA FORTUNE FOUNDATION INCBoulder, CO · EIN 84-1467131Accepts applications12 gifts · typical $5,500 Application contact, as filed: SOPHIA GOLD Deadlines, as filed: SEE SCHEDULE O. Restrictions, as filed: AWARDS ARE GENERALLY GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS IN COLORADO, INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW MEXICO. | 12 | $70,500 | $5,500 | Accepts applications | |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATIONDALLAS, TX · EIN 75-6038519Accepts applications12 gifts · typical $1,020 Application contact, as filed: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. Restrictions, as filed: EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR SUCH PURPOSES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | 12 | $13,750 | $1,020 | Accepts applications | |
| THE SHUBERT FOUNDATION INCNEW YORK, NY · EIN 13-6106961Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $30,000 Application contact, as filed: VICKI REISS Deadlines, as filed: SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT Restrictions, as filed: THE SHUBERT FOUNDATION EXCLUSIVELY PROVIDES FUNDS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. FUNDS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR PROJECT SUPPORT, NOR ALLOCATED FOR CAPITAL OR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGNS, NOR TO INDIVIDUALS OR CONDUIT ORGANIZATIONS. | 11 | $550,000 | $30,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE JOSEPH HENRY EDMONDSON FOUNDATIONCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO · EIN 84-1090456Accepts applications10 gifts · typical $3,750 Application contact, as filed: HEATHER CARROLL Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 10 | $57,310 | $3,750 | Accepts applications | |
| Bee Vradenburg FoundationColorado Springs, CO · EIN 84-1579108Accepts applications10 gifts · typical $3,442 Application contact, as filed: Claire Swinford Deadlines, as filed: Quarterly Restrictions, as filed: Grants are limited to recipients in the Pikes Peak Region and for the arts. | 10 | $38,168 | $3,442 | Accepts applications | |
| MEOW WOLF PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONSANTA FE, NM · EIN 88-0905185Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: GABRIELA GOMEZ Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: THE PROGRAM MUST QUALIFY AS FUTHERING AN EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS DESCRIBED IN SEC. 501(C)(3) OF THE CURRENT INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | 9 | $87,500 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| ROBERT HOAG RAWLINGS FOUNDATIONPUEBLO, CO · EIN 84-1090907Accepts applications8 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: ROBERT HOAG RAWLINGS FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: VARY, BUT GENERALLY SPRING AND FALL OF EACH YEAR Restrictions, as filed: SOUTHERN COLORADO AREA | 8 | $330,500 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| CRAIG-SCHECKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO · EIN 20-2835678Accepts applications8 gifts · typical $22,600 Application contact, as filed: SARA CRAIG-SCHECKMAN Deadlines, as filed: SEE STATEMENT 14 Restrictions, as filed: SEE STATEMENT 14 | 8 | $176,200 | $22,600 | Accepts applications | |
| Brett Family FoundationBoulder, CO · EIN 84-1525821Accepts applications8 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: THE BRETT FAMILY FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES ARE ACCORDING TO PROGRAM AREA. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE (WWW.BRETTFOUNDATION.ORG). Restrictions, as filed: THE BRETT FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CARING COMMUNITIES BY INVESTING IN ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT COLORADO WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND BOULDER COUNTY NONPROFITS ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, PRIMARILY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS TWO PRIMARY FUNDING PRIORITIES: 1.) SOCIAL JUSTICE (STATEWIDE): ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF COLORADO WORKING TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, GENDER AND RACIAL INEQUITIES THROUGH STRATEGIES THAT EMPOWER AFFECTED COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND ADVANCE PROGRESSIVE POLICY SOLUTIONS. 2.) DIRECT SERVICES (BOULDER COUNTY): BOULDER COUNTY NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED AND HIGH-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BRETT FAMILY FOUNDATION FUNDS GROUPS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. 3.) PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CO. | 8 | $54,000 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| DANIELS FUNDDENVER, CO · EIN 84-1393308Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $50,000 Application contact, as filed: DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM Deadlines, as filed: NONE - ANNUALLY - MID-NOVEMBER Restrictions, as filed: THE DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN CO, NM, UT & WY, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS WITH A NATIONAL IMPACT. FOR A LIST OF FUNDING AREAS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DANIELSFUND.ORG. STUDENTS MAY USE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP AT ANY 2- OR 4-YEAR ACCREDITED NONPROFIT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE US WITH AN INTENTION TO COMPLETE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE. DANIELS SCHOLARS ARE OUTSTANDING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO POSSESS TREMENDOUS STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, THE PASSION TO SUCCEED, A WILLINGNESS TO WORK HARD, & A COMMITMENT TO GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY - ALL VALUES THAT DANIELS FUND FOUNDER, BILL DANIELS FELT WERE CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN LIFE. DANIELS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO 2- & 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN CO, NM, UT, & WY THAT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS INCLUDING ADULTS ENTERING OR RETURNING TO COLLEGE; STUDENTS FORM ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITIES & YOUTH OFFENDER PROGRAMS; THE GED RECIPIENTS. | 7 | $1,011,500 | $50,000 | Accepts applications | |
| KETTERING FAMILY FOUNDATIONDAYTON, OH · EIN 31-0727384Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: KETTERING FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES Deadlines, as filed: PROPOSAL DEADLINES ARE JANUARY 31 AND JULY 31 OF EACH YEAR. Restrictions, as filed: RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY - SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. | 7 | $110,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Erion Family FoundationLoveland, CO · EIN 84-1358074Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $2,500 Application contact, as filed: Summer Scott Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING CALENDAR QUARTER WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING FIRST MONTH OF FOLLOWING QTR Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 7 | $39,000 | $2,500 | Accepts applications | |
| GALEN AND ADA BELLE SPENCER FOUNDATIONDENVER, CO · EIN 74-2259763Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $17,500 Application contact, as filed: THOMAS P KEARNS Deadlines, as filed: REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 30 FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL MEETING. Restrictions, as filed: N/A | 6 | $131,000 | $17,500 | Accepts applications | |
| SINGER FAMILY FOUNDATIONDENVER, CO · EIN 84-1327455Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $17,500 Application contact, as filed: ANDREA S POLLACK Deadlines, as filed: NO DEADLINES Restrictions, as filed: NO RESTRICTIONS | 6 | $125,000 | $17,500 | Accepts applications | |
| Anschutz Family FoundationDenver, CO · EIN 74-2132676Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $7,500 Application contact, as filed: Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Deadlines, as filed: January 15 and July 1 Restrictions, as filed: The Foundation aims for an even distribution of grants between organizations serving in Colorado's rural and urban communities. There is a special interest in self-sufficiency, community development, and programs aimed at the economically disadvantaged, the young, the elderly, and the disabled. Grants are typically in the $5,000 to $10,000 range, but generally no greater than 10% of an organization's annual budget. When an organization receives funding from the Foundation for two years in a row, we request they take the third year off. The Foundation can only accept one grant application per calendar year from an organization. | 6 | $45,500 | $7,500 | Accepts applications | |
| BURGESS R & F TUWSAINT LOUIS, MO · EIN 74-2383505Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: WELLS FARGO PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES Deadlines, as filed: MAY 15 AND NOVEMBER 15 Restrictions, as filed: LIMITED TO CHARITIES SUPPORTING THE PERFORMING ARTS LOCATED IN DENVER, CO | 5 | $75,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE MUSSER FUNDMILWAUKEE, WI · EIN 41-6334475Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $8,000 Application contact, as filed: U S BANK Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 5 | $51,000 | $8,000 | Accepts applications |
Gift totals and typical gifts come from public IRS filings. Check each foundation's own site for current guidance.
Application details come from public filings and may be out of date. Confirm the current process with each foundation.