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AI Summary
READY COLORADO is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, offering grants by invitation only. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $1.2 million across 16 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with READY COLORADO can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
READY COLORADO IS AN ORGANIZATION OF CONSERVATIVES WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN COLORADO. THE TOUCHSTONE OF OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHOICE; NO ONE SYSTEM OF SCHOOLING SHOULD HAVE A MONOPOLY OVER OPPORTUNITY. PARENTS SHOULD HAVE THE ABILITY TO SEND THEIR KIDS TO THE SCHOOL THAT WILL HELP THEIR CHILDREN THRIVE, REGARDLESS OF TYPE-PUBLIC, PRIVATE, CHARTER, TRADITIONAL, MAGNET, VIRTUAL, OR HOME SCHOOL. READY COLORADO BELIEVES THAT THE EDUCATION SYSTEM NEEDS TO FOCUS MORE ATTENTION ON THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES; AND LESS ON THE NEEDS OF THE SYSTEM ITSELF. SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND THE STATE SHOULD BE MORE ACCOUNTABLE TO PARENTS AND TAXPAYERS.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Defend Colorado
$900K
9%
BETTER JOBS COALITION
$890K
9%
Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Inc
$591K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to READY COLORADO?
No. READY COLORADO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does READY COLORADO give?
READY COLORADO primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado and Arizona. 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 READY COLORADO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from READY COLORADO fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $113 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does READY COLORADO make each year?
In 2024, READY COLORADO awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did READY COLORADO fund recently?
In 2024, READY COLORADO awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Defend Colorado, BETTER JOBS COALITION, and Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to READY COLORADO?
READY COLORADO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.