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Est.

1955

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Grand Junction Kiwanis Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting local initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation disbursed a total of $33,000 across three grantees.

Mission Statement

RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL NONPROFITS THAT ENCOURAGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH. PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH.
Total Funding Given
$33K
2025
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
33%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$5.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
M
Mark Ryan
Board Member
A
Alan Watkins
Board Member
R
Russ Adsit
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION?
No. GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION give?
GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado. 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 GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $33 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Camp Hope Inc c/o Louie Nelson, and KIDS AID KIDS AID. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION?
GRAND JUNCTION KIWANIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.