THE DENVER FOUNDATION
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-6048381
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-6048381
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Denver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Colorado, while also supporting projects in Pennsylvania and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Denver Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO INSPIRE PEOPLE AND MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$46.5M
5%
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$27.5M
3%
Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
$16.9M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.2K
Median 1st year grant
$11.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DENVER FOUNDATION?
No. THE DENVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DENVER FOUNDATION give?
THE DENVER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and California. 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 THE DENVER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DENVER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DENVER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DENVER FOUNDATION awarded about 1,180 grants, totaling nearly $131.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DENVER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DENVER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3,230 grantees. Recent grantees include SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DENVER FOUNDATION?
THE DENVER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.