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COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION

COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION

Arvada, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-0157964
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION"

COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION

Arvada, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-0157964
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1975

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Colorado Gives Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Colorado, with additional support in Arizona and Massachusetts. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based and invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE CONNECT IDEAS, PEOPLE AND NONPROFITS TO MAKE GOOD HAPPEN.
Total Funding Given

$91M

2024
Grantees funded
3.2K
Multi-year grantees
78%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2.2K

Median 1st year grant
$9.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Kelly S Dunkin
Board Member
C
Christine Moreland
Board Member
G
Gaye Woods
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION?
No. COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION give?
COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Arizona, and Massachusetts. 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 COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,391. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION awarded about 2,210 grants, totaling nearly $91 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3,200 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERMOUNTAIN FRONT RANGE INC, Vitalant, and FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION?
COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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