ADVANCE COLORADO
AI Summary
ADVANCE COLORADO is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Colorado. In 2024, it paid out a total of $4.8 million across six grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. Notably, ADVANCE COLORADO does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the organization.
Mission Statement
ADVANCE COLORADO IS A CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES A PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION. ADVANCE COLORADO EDUCATES CITIZENS ON PRINCIPLES TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN A DEMOCRACY. SPECIFIC PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES INCLUDE: GOVERNMENT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY; GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY; LIMITED GOVERNMENT; FREE ENTERPRISE; LOWER TAXES, STRONG PUBLIC SAFETY, AND AN ACCOUNTABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM. ADVANCE COLORADO MAKES PUBLIC EDUCATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Cause Areas
1
Leadership development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLORADO DAWN
Colorado Springs, CO
$3.4M
69%
Defend Colorado
Centennial, CO
$1M
20%
UNITE FOR COLORADO
Lafayette, CO
$400K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$225K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ADVANCE COLORADO?
No. ADVANCE COLORADO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ADVANCE COLORADO give?
ADVANCE COLORADO 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 ADVANCE COLORADO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ADVANCE COLORADO fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $225 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ADVANCE COLORADO make each year?
In 2024, ADVANCE COLORADO awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ADVANCE COLORADO fund recently?
In 2024, ADVANCE COLORADO awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include COLORADO DAWN, Defend Colorado, and UNITE FOR COLORADO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ADVANCE COLORADO?
ADVANCE COLORADO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.