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COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION

COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION

DENVER, CO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
84-6018182
Regional Funder
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COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION

DENVER, CO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
84-6018182
Regional Funder

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Est.

1965

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Colorado Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Colorado, having distributed a total of $228.5K in grants to 15 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE & ADVANCE THE JURISPRUDENCE SYSTEM AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO THROUGH EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, & THE DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATION INFORMATION TO PRACTICING ATTORNEYS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Total Funding Given

$228.5K

2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$5.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
L
Loren Brown
Board Member
C
Charles Spence
Board Member
C
Craig Nuss
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION?
No. COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION give?
COLORADO BAR 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 BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,050. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $228 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation, COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION, and COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION?
COLORADO BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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