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READY COLORADO
Pub 78

READY COLORADO
Pub 78

Denver, CO, US
501(c)
EIN
47-3043818
Regional Funder
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READY COLORADO
Pub 78

Denver, CO, US
501(c)
EIN
47-3043818
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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READY COLORADO is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Colorado and Georgia. With total grants paid amounting to $1.2 million in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with READY COLORADO can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$1.2M

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
17%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

9

Median 1st year grant
$165K
Median 2nd year grant
$53.6K
B
Brenda Dickhoner
Board Member
E
Ellie Reynolds
Board Member
C
Craig Hulse
Board Member

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 Georgia. 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 $165 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 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Defend Colorado, Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Inc, and LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORADO'S KIDS. 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.
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