DANIELS FUNDPub 78
Pub 78
Fiscal Year Start
Not available
Organization Type
990s
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The Daniels Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses its funding in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. With a total of $58.8 million in grants paid to 498 grantees in 2016, the fund operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Daniels Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
$2.4M
4%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
$2M
3%
YOUNG AMERICANS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$1.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
814
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DANIELS FUND?
No. DANIELS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DANIELS FUND give?
DANIELS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DANIELS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DANIELS FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DANIELS FUND make each year?
In 2016, DANIELS FUND awarded about 810 grants, totaling nearly $58.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DANIELS FUND fund recently?
In 2016, DANIELS FUND awarded grants to about 500 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, and YOUNG AMERICANS EDUCATION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DANIELS FUND?
DANIELS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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