ROOTED
AI Summary
ROOTED is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Denver. With a total of $2 million in grants paid to 68 grantees in 2024, ROOTED operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with ROOTED can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1.
Cause Areas
1
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DSST PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Denver, CO
$5.3M
19%
LYRA
Denver, CO
$2.5M
9%
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREPARATORY SCHOOLS
DENVER, CO
$1.6M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROOTED?
No. ROOTED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROOTED give?
ROOTED primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 ROOTED’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROOTED fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROOTED make each year?
In 2024, ROOTED awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROOTED fund recently?
In 2024, ROOTED awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include DSST PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, LYRA, and ROCKY MOUNTAIN PREPARATORY SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROOTED?
ROOTED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.