Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
7,779 foundations that gave to recipients in Colorado, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in CO | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colorado Health Foundation Largest grant: Trailhead Institute | Denver, CO | $98M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Anschutz Foundation | Denver, CO | $70.4M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Johns Hopkins University | New York, NY | $60.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Daniels Fund Largest grant: Young Americans Education Foundation | Denver, CO | $53.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Largest grant: Charter School Growth Fund | Austin, TX | $52.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ryan Foundation Largest grant: Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Greenwood Village, CO | $45.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gates Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | $31.2M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $30.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Colorado Trust Largest grant: Charitable Contribution From Pass Through Entities | Denver, CO | $28.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Town Branch Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $28.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| El Pomar Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $20.4M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation Largest grant: Colorado Forum Fund Inc | Denver, CO | $19.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sergey Brin Family Foundation Largest grant: Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | San Francisco, CA | $17.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bohemian Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | $15.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Charter Fund Inc | Waukesha, WI | $14.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Grace and Mercy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Christian Community Foundation | New York, NY | $12.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Largest grant: Stichting European Climate Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | $12.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ahimsa Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Niwot, CO | $12.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blavatnik Family Foundation | New York, NY | $11.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc (dba Dafgiving360) | Greenville, NC | $11.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Benificus Foundation Largest grant: Climate Imperative Foundation | San Carlos, CA | $10.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc | New York, NY | $10.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Boettcher Foundation | Denver, CO | $10.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wexner Family Charitable Fund Largest grant: The Ohio State University Foundation | New Albany, OH | $10.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Foundation 180 Largest grant: The Denver Foundation | Englewood, CO | $9.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation Largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $9.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Waverley Street Foundation Largest grant: Thousand Currents | Palo Alto, CA | $8.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Valhalla Foundation Largest grant: Blue Meridian Partners | Woodside, CA | $8.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sequoia Climate Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Irvine, CA | $8.19M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation Largest grant: Broad Institute Inc | Palo Alto, CA | $7.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schlessman Foundation Inc Largest grant: YMCA of the Rockies | Denver, CO | $6.84M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clement and Linda Mcgillicuddy Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Charitable Fund | West Palm Beach, FL | $6.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Emmet Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Arc Research Institute | Newark, DE | $6.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation Largest grant: The Minneapolis Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | $6.57M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Morgridge Family Foundation Largest grant: Shedd Aquarium Society | Wilmington, DE | $6.46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Princeton, NJ | $6.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Galena Foundation Largest grant: Denver Academy | Denver, CO | $6.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pema Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Catholic Foundation | Denver, CO | $5.84M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fidelity Foundation Largest grant: Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Boston, MA | $5.77M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gary Philanthropy | Denver, CO | $5.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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