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COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION

COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION

Denver, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-1070271
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION

Denver, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-1070271
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Colorado Community College System Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives within Colorado. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $3.1 million across 16 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with potential funding opportunities.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BY CREATING PARTNERSHIPS, DEVELOPING RESOURCES, AND ADVOCATING FOR THE VALUE OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION
Total Funding Given

$3.1M

2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
88%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

24

Median 1st year grant
$48.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$61.1K
S
Steve Mulliken
Board Member
C
Christian Winward
Board Member
J
Joe Garcia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
No. COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION give?
COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado. 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 COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $48 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC, and COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER FDN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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