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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION

Denver, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-6049811
Regional Funder
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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION

Denver, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-6049811
Regional Funder

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Est.

1967

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The University of Colorado Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Colorado, having paid a total of $230.6 million in grants in 2025 to 13 grantees. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities 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.
Total Funding Given

$230.6M

2025
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$35.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
J
Jack Finlaw
Board Member
E
Elizabeth Sayer
Board Member
S
Scott Kingdom
Board Member

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.
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