TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE

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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.
Cause Areas
4
Environment
Health
Environmental health
Medical support services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FEEDING COLORADO
$1.6M
9%
Front Line Farming
$683.1K
4%
KAIZEN FOOD RESCUE
$315.2K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
72
Median 1st year grant
$16.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$18K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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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