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Est.

1994

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Steamboat Springs Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting educational initiatives, having paid out a total of $6.6 million in grants to 14 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The organization administers the proceeds of the half-cent sales tax to enhance academic accomplishment in Routt County through student facing investments in staff, facilities, infrastructure, technology and curriculum, made available through our public schools.
Total Funding Given
$6.6M
2025
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
86%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$11.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kipp Rillos
Board Member
L
Lisa Ruff
Board Member
M
Mandy Maass
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Steamboat Springs Education Fund?
No. Steamboat Springs Education Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Steamboat Springs Education Fund give?
Steamboat Springs Education Fund 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 Steamboat Springs Education Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Steamboat Springs Education Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Steamboat Springs Education Fund make each year?
In 2025, Steamboat Springs Education Fund awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Steamboat Springs Education Fund fund recently?
In 2025, Steamboat Springs Education Fund awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MOUNTAIN VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL, PARTNERS IN ROUTT COUNTY, and NORTH ROUTT COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Steamboat Springs Education Fund?
Steamboat Springs Education Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.