Community foundation · EIN 84-0699243
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado is a community foundation based in Fort Collins, CO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $16.7M in grants paid across 268 grants, with $245M in total assets. Its largest grants went to La Puente Home Inc, Project Self-Sufficiency and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Northern Colorado's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization relies on the grantee organization to follow its stated mission. when funds are granted, grantee organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions or governmental entities. the 501(c)(3) status is confirmed before a grant is issued.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Create transformational community impact by inspiring philanthropy and engaging the region.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Puente Home Inc | Alamosa, CO | Program Support | $1,001,000 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency | Loveland, CO | Program Support | $900,945 |
| Fountain Valley School of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $840,000 |
| Fort Collins Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Program Support | $683,500 |
| Northeastern Junior College Foundation | Sterling, CO | Program Support | $505,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $428,737 |
| Csu Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $363,879 |
| Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park | Estes Park, CO | Program Support | $336,000 |
| National Tuberous Sclerosis Association | Silver Spring, MD | Program Support | $333,000 |
| Thompson R2-J Education Foundation | Loveland, CO | Program Support | $298,346 |
| First Peoples Community Center | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $275,000 |
| Fort Collins Museum of Discovery | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $265,260 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Longmont, CO | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Respite Care Inc | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $235,653 |
| United Way of Larimer County | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $234,018 |
| First United Methodist Church Loveland | Loveland, CO | Program Support | $226,376 |
| Uchealth Northern Colorado Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $224,123 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation | Wallingford, CT | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $187,486 |
| Green & Gold Guard | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $170,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Resurrection Christian School Foundation | Loveland, CO | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Loveland, CO | Program Support | $148,388 |
| Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $146,000 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | Fort Collins, CO | Program Support | $145,025 |
The 25 largest of 268 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Colorado$14M · 212 grants
- Maryland$372K · 2 grants
- Massachusetts$236K · 4 grants
- Connecticut$229K · 4 grants
- California$165K · 5 grants
- Iowa$160K · 2 grants
- District of Columbia$137K · 5 grants
- Montana$114K · 1 grant
- New York$94.6K · 5 grants
- North Carolina$88.5K · 1 grant
- Nebraska$60K · 2 grants
- Washington$50K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Northern Colorado accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Northern Colorado's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Northern Colorado give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $16,650,007 in grants paid (268 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Northern Colorado funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to La Puente Home Inc (CO), $1M, Project Self-Sufficiency (CO), $901K, Fountain Valley School of Colorado (CO), $840K, Fort Collins Rescue Mission (CO), $684K and Northeastern Junior College Foundation (CO), $505K.