DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Denver Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting education initiatives within Denver. With a grantmaking scale of $4.9 million distributed to seven grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WE RAISE AND MANAGE FUNDS, MAKE STRATEGIC PROGRAM INVESTMENTS AND SERVE AS COMMUNITY LEADERS SO ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED.
Cause Areas
2
Elementary and secondary education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
$67.8M
72%
DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$75K
< 1%
MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER CHARTER
$52.7K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
No. DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION give?
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado and Oregon. 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 DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $39 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $4.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, and MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER CHARTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.