THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
74-2316617
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
74-2316617
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Anschutz Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that paid out $70.4 million in grants to 841 grantees in 2024, with significant funding in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding in areas such as news and public information.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
News and public information
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
$88.3M
18%

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$27M
6%
FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LIFE
$12.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION give?
THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. 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 THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $70.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 840 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LIFE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION’s website.
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