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Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Boulder County. With a total of $265,000 in grants paid to seven grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PARKS & OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND THE BOULDER COUNTY PARKS & OPEN SPACE DEPARTMENT BY RAISING PRIVATE FUNDS, SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS, FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS AND INCREASING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
Total Funding Given
$265K
2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
T
Therese Glowacki
Board Member
T
Tina Nielsen
Board Member
D
d'ANN Lambert
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION?
No. BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION give?
BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, District Of Columbia, and South Dakota. 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 BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $265 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include HARVEST OF ALL FIRST NATIONS, SCIENCE HEALTH AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND EDUCATION INC, and Ocean First Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION?
BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.