UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The University of Colorado Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for potential grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES, MANAGES & PRUDENTLY INVESTS PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
$1.9B
99%
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$19.6M
< 1%
PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$806.7K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION?
No. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION give?
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Illinois, 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 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $230.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION?
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.