COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC
AI Summary
COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within Colorado. In 2023, it awarded a total of $986.8K across 151 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding by granting exclusively through invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE CONNECT COLORADANS TO THE CHARITIES AND CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT MOST. OUR PURPOSE IS TO RAISE AND ALLOCATE MONEY TO THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, INCREASE PUBLIC VISIBILITY OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, PROMOTE COOPERATION BETWEEN MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS TO NETWORK.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CARING CONNECTION
Greenwood Village, CO
$1.9M
9%
MILE HIGH UNITED WAY INC
Denver, CO
$1.7M
8%
COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF COLORADO
ALEXANDRIA, VA
$1.7M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC?
No. COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC give?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Virginia, and New York. 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 SHARES OF COLORADO INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,756. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC make each year?
In 2023, COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $987 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC fund recently?
In 2023, COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include CARING CONNECTION, MILE HIGH UNITED WAY INC, and COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF COLORADO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF COLORADO INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.