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The Colorado Opportunity Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding within Colorado, having disbursed $1 million across seven grantees in the 2024 filing year. This 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 COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, PERFORMING RESEARCH, MODELING, ANALYSIS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES THAT EXPAND AND GROW STATE AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. THE COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE PROVIDING PRACTICAL RESEARCH AND INFORMATION REGARDING THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE CONCERNING THE COSTS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX, SPENDING, AND REGULATORY POLICIES. PUBLIC EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH SOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS OR FEES.
Cause Areas
1
Human rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ADVANCE COLORADO
$4.1M
51%
COMMON SENSE INSTITUTE
$1.2M
15%
Public Trust Institute
$1.2M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$140K
Median 2nd year grant
$292.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION give?
COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION 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 OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $140 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include ADVANCE COLORADO, COMMON SENSE INSTITUTE, and Public Trust Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION?
COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.