Community foundation · EIN 84-1474900
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
Durango, CO
Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado is a community foundation based in Durango, CO. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.63M in grants paid across 62 grants, with $13.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Pine River Shares, La Plata Youth Services and United Way of Sw 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 Serving Southwest Colorado's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
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
To develop and increase charitable giving that connects donors to community needs in Southwest Colorado and to support the nonprofit sector through granting and educational opportunities.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River Shares | Bayfield, CO | — | $835,931 |
| La Plata Youth Services | Durango, CO | — | $223,412 |
| United Way of Sw Colorado | Durango, CO | — | $155,276 |
| Good Food Collective | Durango, CO | — | $136,000 |
| Manna-Durango Soup Kitchen | Durango, CO | — | $122,240 |
| Ruby Sisson Memorial Library | Pagosa Springs, CO | — | $109,414 |
| Durango School District 9r | Durango, CO | — | $104,000 |
| Lpl Financial | Durango, CO | — | $100,000 |
| Resilient Colorado | Mancos, CO | — | $100,000 |
| Durango Adult Education Cent | Durango, CO | — | $86,000 |
| Durango Education Foundation | Durango, CO | — | $61,000 |
| La Plata County Humane Societ | Durango, CO | — | $50,300 |
| Animas High School | Durango, CO | — | $50,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Sw | Durango, CO | — | $43,080 |
| La Plata Family Center Coalit | Durango, CO | — | $43,000 |
| Community Investment Alliance | Aurora, CO | — | $40,000 |
| Durango Arts Center | Durango, CO | — | $35,932 |
| Vallecito Nordic | Durango, CO | — | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation | Durango, CO | — | $31,914 |
| Stillwater Music | Durango, CO | — | $31,000 |
| San Juan Mountain Association | Durango, CO | — | $30,620 |
| Makerlab | Durango, CO | — | $30,000 |
| I Am Music | Durango, CO | — | $28,020 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | — | $27,000 |
| Oak Tree Youth Resources | Durango, CO | — | $26,440 |
The 25 largest of 62 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation Serving Southwest 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 Serving Southwest 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 Serving Southwest Colorado give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,629,692 in grants paid (62 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Pine River Shares (CO), $836K, La Plata Youth Services (CO), $223K, United Way of Sw Colorado (CO), $155K, Good Food Collective (CO), $136K and Manna-Durango Soup Kitchen (CO), $122K.