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COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST

COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST

Denver, CO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
84-1440122
Regional Funder
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COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST

Denver, CO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
84-1440122
Regional Funder

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Est.

1996

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Colorado Zoological Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Colorado, having paid out a total of $2.1 million in grants in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Colorado Zoological Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AND ITS PROGRAMS.
Total Funding Given

$2.1M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
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DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Denver, CO
$11.4M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$600K
Median 2nd year grant
$680K
S
Shane Delavan
Board Member
K
Kim Patmore
Board Member
A
Ariel Steele
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST?
No. COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST give?
COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST 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 COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $600 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST make each year?
In 2024, COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST?
COLORADO ZOOLOGICAL TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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