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TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE

TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE

Denver, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-1267213
Regional Funder
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TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE

Denver, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-1267213
Regional Funder

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Est.

1993

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Colorado, with additional support in California and Washington, D.C. The institute does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE ADVANCES INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION IN PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH.
Total Funding Given

$2.7M

2024
Grantees funded
272
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

72

Median 1st year grant
$16.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$18K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Bruno Sobral
Board Member
M
Melanie Zeitler
Board Member
E
Erica Snow
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE?
No. TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE give?
TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include FEEDING COLORADO, Front Line Farming, and KAIZEN FOOD RESCUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE?
TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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