BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
AI Summary
The Barton Institute for Community Action is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting community initiatives with a total of $3.7 million in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE BARTON INSTITUTE SUPPORTS LEADERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES WHO ARE WORKING TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER PLACES FOR OPPORTUNITY, CONNECTION, AND BELONGING IN METRO DENVER.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUN DENVER INC
Denver, CO
$3.4M
12%
COLORADO SAFE PARKING INITIATIVE
Denver, CO
$2.6M
10%
THE VILLAGE INSTITUTE
Aurora, CO
$2.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$30.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$863.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION?
No. BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION give?
BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado 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 BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION make each year?
In 2024, BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION fund recently?
In 2024, BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUN DENVER INC, COLORADO SAFE PARKING INITIATIVE, and THE VILLAGE INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION?
BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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