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The Recovery Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Colorado, Kansas, and South Dakota, having distributed a total of $718.2K across 18 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Recovery Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE DENVER FOUNDATION, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOCUSED ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN THE STATE OF COLORADO IN A CHARITABLE MANNER
Cause Areas
2
Nonprofits
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARAPAHOE HOUSE INC
$3.6M
53%
Step Denver
$500K
7%
THE VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION
$325K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$200.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$225K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Recovery Foundation?
No. The Recovery Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Recovery Foundation give?
The Recovery Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Kansas, and South Dakota. 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 Recovery Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Recovery Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $201 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Recovery Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Recovery Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $718 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Recovery Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Recovery Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ARAPAHOE HOUSE INC, Step Denver, and THE VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Recovery Foundation?
The Recovery Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.