COL FOUNDATION
Mission Statement
THE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE IN COLORADO BY SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS OF COLORADO OPEN LANDS. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS STEWARDSHIP FUNDS FOR THE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY COLORADO OPEN LANDS.
Cause Areas
1
Land resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLORADO OPEN LANDS
$5.1M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COL FOUNDATION?
No. COL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COL FOUNDATION give?
COL 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 COL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COL FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $680 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COL FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $419 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, COL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include COLORADO OPEN LANDS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COL FOUNDATION?
COL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.