COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND
AI Summary
COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.4M in grants paid to 14 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND EXISTS TO SERVE COLORADO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES BY HELPING OPEN OUTSTANDING NEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN COMMUNITIES THAT NEED THEM THE MOST. WE SUPPORT SCHOOLS TAILORED TO EACH COMMUNITY'S UNMET NEEDS, ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO A GREAT PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LEGACY INSTITUTE
Colorado Springs, CO
$1.2M
35%
DSST PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Denver, CO
$465K
14%
Strive Preparatory Schools
Denver, CO
$315K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$142.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 14 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 1 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND?
No. COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND give?
COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado 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 COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $143 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND make each year?
In 2025, COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND fund recently?
In 2025, COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LEGACY INSTITUTE, DSST PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, and Strive Preparatory Schools. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND?
COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.