Education grants for nonprofits in Colorado
2,467 private foundations reported 6,378 education grants to organizations in Colorado on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $451.3M in all. 601 of them are based in Colorado.
Foundations2,467
Grants on record6,378
Total granted$451.3M
Their typical grant$5,000
Foundations that fund education in Colorado
20 of the 2,467: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of education grants to Colorado organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.
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Amazonsmile Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023- Hillel Academy, Denver - General support$4,832
- Harley's Dream, Berthoud - General support$4,192
- American Indian College Fund, Denver - General support$3,749
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Gave $69.7M in 2024
Daniels Fund
Denver, CO · latest return: tax year 2024- Archdiocese of Denver, Denver - Catholic school core quality teacher pipeline and preparation$1,200,000
- Crosspurpose, Denver - Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)$400,000
- America Succeeds, Denver - Scaling durable skills, civics service corp, and willow education$350,000
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Gave $19.8M in 2024
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
Denver, CO · latest return: tax year 2024- Tlc Learning Center, Longmont - Capital for the tlc early learning c$200,000
- Montessori Del Mundo, Aurora - Capital to open new ece slots$125,000
- Emmanuel STEM International, Aurora - Capital to open new ece slots at gat$100,000
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Gave $102.2M in 2024
The Colorado Health Foundation
Denver, CO · latest return: tax year 2024- The Hadanou Collective, Denver - Adult recovery; capacity building; community solutions; food access and security; thriving young people$1,650,000
- Fort Lewis College Foundation, Durango - Advocacy; economic opportunity; primary care; general donation to support organization or program$656,898
- Lake County Build a Generation, Leadville - Capacity building; food access and security; thriving young people$630,000
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Gave $36.3M in 2025
Gates Family Foundation
Denver, CO · latest return: tax year 2025- University of Colorado Foundation, Denver - Project support$20,000,000
- Lyra, Denver - Project support$550,000
- Rooted, Denver - Operating$400,000
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Gave $156.2M in 2024
Fidelity Foundation
Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024- Denver Scholarship Foundation, Denver - Technology & equipment$580,000
- Amigos de LA Academia Sandoval, Denver - Fidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
- Denver Jewish Day School, Denver - Fidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
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Gave $7.7M in 2024
Xcel Energy Foundation
Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Northern Colorado Foundation Inc, Greeley - STEM career pathways$30,000
- Hcc Contractor Academy, Denver - Community vitality$25,000
- Public Education & Business Coalition, Denver - STEM career pathways$25,000
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Gave $93.1M in 2023
Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund
Broomfield, CO · latest return: tax year 2023- Third Future Schools, Aurora - Charter school growth$3,175,000
- Third Future Schools, Aurora - Charter school growth$1,850,000
- Colorado League of Charter Schools, Denver - Charter school capacity-building$550,000
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Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024- National Ski Patrol System Inc, Lakewood - Educational institutions and related activities$1,000
- San Luis Valley Regional Science Fair Inc, Alamosa - Educational institutions and related$1,000
- Thompson R2-J Education Foundation, Loveland - Educational institutions and related activities$750
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Margulf Foundation
Glendale, CO · latest return: tax year 2024- Rise Colorado, Aurora - General operating grant$310,000
- Valley Settlement, Glenwood Springs - General operating grant$310,000
- Moonshot Edventures, Denver - General operating grant$260,000
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Gave $6.3B in 2024
Gates Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024- Charter Fund Inc, Broomfield - K-12 education$5,350,000
- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Boulder - Postsecondary education$1,694,889
- Education Commission of the States, Denver - Postsecondary education$1,390,682
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Gave $8.8M in 2024
The Cielo Foundation
Boulder, CO · latest return: tax year 2024- Cdl School - United States Truck Driving, Wheat Ridge - Scholarship$39,805
- Ibmc College, Fort Collins - Scholarship$8,590
- School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics, Denver - Scholarship$8,590
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Walton Family Foundation Inc
Bentonville, AR · latest return: tax year 2024- Charter Fund Inc, Denver - to support the creation and expansion of high-quality charter schools and charter management organizations…$13,000,000
- University of Denver, Denver - to support large-scale impact for first-generation students at DU through enhanced financial aid awards and…$770,599
- Denver Hybrid College, Denver - To scale its career and college accelerator by increasing employer partnerships to expand work-based learning…$475,000
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The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- Community Resources Inc, Denver - Volunteer program$2,200
- Boulder County Fair Livestock Show and Rodeo, Longmont - Matching gifts$1,200
- Empowerment International Inc, Golden - Matching gifts$600
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Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, Boulder - To identify and support states that are leading innovative efforts to incentivize and support the adoption of…$293,697
- Regents of the University of Colorado, Denver - To support a randomized controlled trial to evaluate lifeskills training program for high school students in…$241,700
- National Conference of State Legislatures, Denver - To support education efforts about policies and practices and promote community safety.$234,864
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Gave $29.5M in 2024
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Irvine, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Colorado School of Mines, Golden - Research, general support & education$150,000
- Ft Lewis College, Durango - Research, general support & education$26,000
- Ft Lewis College, Durango - Research, general support & education$26,000
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Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025- The Attainment Network, Denver - In support of creating economic mobility and career pathways$250,000
- Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation, Usaf Academy - Matching contribution (general operating support)$1,700
- University of Colorado Foundation, Denver - Matching contribution (general operating support)$1,020
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Gave $12.4M in 2024
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
Falls Church, VA · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Colorado Fdn, Denver - General operating grants & matching gifts.$35,000
- Colorado School of Mines Fdn, Golden - General operating grants & matching gifts.$30,000
- University of Colorado Fdn, Denver - General operating grants & matching gifts.$30,000
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Shell USA Company Foundation
Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Colorado School of Mines Foundation, Golden$35,350
- University of Colorado Foundation, Denver$7,790
- Colorado School of Mines Foundation, Golden$5,888
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Gave $163.8M in 2024
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Charter School Growth Fund, Denver - Launching the Dell Catalyst Fund to Drive Quality Charter School Growth$50,000,000
- Charter School Growth Fund, Denver - Accelerating Quality Schools Growth in Texas$2,000,000
- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder - Scholarships for I. Aquino Sotelo ($2,500), B. Covarrubias ($6,250), F. Garza Cancino ($6,350), E.…$26,922
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Organizations several of these foundations fund
Colorado organizations that received education grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.
| Organization | Funders | Grants total |
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| University of Colorado Foundation Denver | 12 | $22,784,562 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins | 9 | $412,933 |
| University of Denver Denver | 6 | $810,334 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation Durango | 6 | $795,241 |
| Colorado Mesa University Foundation Grand Junction | 6 | $186,026 |
| Denver Public Library Friends Foundation Denver | 6 | $46,449 |
| Colorado Succeeds Denver | 5 | $586,300 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver | 5 | $429,401 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation Inc Greeley | 5 | $160,755 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation Golden | 5 | $86,990 |
How to use this list
A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Colorado that we classify as education, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.
Of these 2,467 foundations, 692 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.