The Colorado Trust
AI Summary
The Colorado Trust is a 501(c)(3) foundation that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Colorado Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the organization paid out a total of $28.8 million across 606 grantees.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Zarlengo Foundation
Wheat Ridge, CO
$9.6M
7%
THE COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Denver, CO
$7.5M
5%
COLORADO HEALTH INSTITUTE
Denver, CO
$5.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Colorado Trust?
No. The Colorado Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Colorado Trust give?
The Colorado Trust primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Minnesota, and California. 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 Colorado Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Colorado Trust fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Colorado Trust make each year?
In 2024, The Colorado Trust awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $28.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Colorado Trust fund recently?
In 2024, The Colorado Trust awarded grants to about 600 grantees. Recent grantees include Zarlengo Foundation, THE COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER, and COLORADO HEALTH INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Colorado Trust?
The Colorado Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.