TELLURIDE FOUNDATION
Telluride, CO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-1530768
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Telluride, CO, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
84-1530768
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Telluride Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Colorado, with additional support in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE TELLURIDE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND WORKFORCE OF THE TELLURIDE REGION. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS BY DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES AND MAKING DIRECT INVESTMENTS THAT MAXIMIZE BENEFIT TO ALL, NURTURE SELF-RELIANCE, AND CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARADOX COMMUNITY TRUST
$1.5M
7%
BRIGHT FUTURES
$1.2M
6%
TELLURIDE FOUNDATION
$780.1K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
74
Median 1st year grant
$11.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TELLURIDE FOUNDATION?
No. TELLURIDE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TELLURIDE FOUNDATION give?
TELLURIDE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. 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 TELLURIDE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TELLURIDE FOUNDATION 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 TELLURIDE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TELLURIDE FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TELLURIDE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TELLURIDE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include PARADOX COMMUNITY TRUST, BRIGHT FUTURES, and TELLURIDE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TELLURIDE FOUNDATION?
TELLURIDE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.