GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
DENVER, CO, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
84-0474837
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
DENVER, CO, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
84-0474837
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Gates Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a strong grantmaking presence with a total of $37.3 million distributed across 794 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Colorado, California, and New Hampshire. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
$25.6M
10%
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
$16M
6%
CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
$7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
360
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. GATES FAMILY 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 GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and New Hampshire. 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 GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 360 grants, totaling nearly $37.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 790 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, and CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION’s website.
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