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Est.

1965

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Colby Community College Endowment Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on funding initiatives with a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $261.4K to a single grantee 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

TO RAISE PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND TO RESPONSIBLY MANAGE GIFTS TO BENEFIT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INITIATIVES OF COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. A STRONG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND DEVELOP STUDENT LEADERSHIP.
Total Funding Given
$261.4K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$134.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$275.1K
V
Vernon Hurd
Board Member
M
Melissa Rickford
Board Member
J
Josh Ryan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
No. COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION give?
COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas. 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 COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $134 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $261 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.