Private foundation · EIN 74-2346047 · Denver, Colorado

The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 49 grants paid, $500K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: The foundation only supports 501(c)(3) organizations.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
49
$500K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Quarterly deadlines for grant submission
Assets
$7.3M

How to apply

Information on the required materials to submit can be found at https://www.whitefoundationdenver.org/apply.html Contact: The White Foundation, Po Box 18852, Denver, Co, 7202772173 Deadlines: Quarterly deadlines for grant submissions are jan. 15, april 15, july 15, and oct. 15. Restrictions: The foundation only supports 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation does not provide funding to organizations that discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Funding is limited to organizations serving the denver metro area. The grant application process is presently undergoing review and revision. Until futher notice, applications will only be accepted from prior grantees.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cobalt FoundationDenver, COGeneral$20K
Rose Community FoundationDenver, COGeneral$20K
The Denver FoundationDenver, COAll in mile high fund$20K
Cleo Parker Robinson DanceDenver, COGeneral$15K
Denver Scholarship FoundationDenver, COGeneral$15K
Jewish Family Service of ColoradoDenver, COGeneral$15K
Urban PeakDenver, COGeneral$15K
AlightDenver, COGeneral$10K
Art Students League of DenverDenver, COGeneral$10K
Aurora Wellness CommunityAurora, COGeneral$10K
CASA de PazAurora, COGeneral$10K
Center for Work Education and EmploymentDenver, COGeneral$10K
Centro HumanitarioDenver, COGeneral operating fund$10K
Centus Counseling Consulting & EducationDenver, COGeneral$10K
Colorado Immigrant Rights CoalitionDenver, COGeneral$10K
Colorado Legal ServicesDenver, COGeneral$10K
Colorado News Collaborative (colab)Denver, COGeneral$10K
Colorado Trust for Local NewsEnglewood, COGeneral$10K
East Denver Colfax PartnershipDenver, COGeneral$10K
Florence Crittenton ServicesDenver, COEducational$10K
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral$10K
Gateway Domestic Violence ServicesAurora, COGeneral$10K
Greenhouse ScholarsBoulder, COGeneral$10K
Haven of HopeDenver, COGeneral$10K
Hunger Free ColoradoDenver, COGeneral$10K
Invest in KidsDenver, COGeneral operating fund$10K
Judi's HouseDenver, COEducational$10K
Karis CommunityDenver, COGeneral$10K
Lucky to RideSheridan, COGeneral$10K
Maria Droste Counseling CenterDenver, COGeneral$10K
Metro CaringDenver, COGeneral$10K
Mi CASA Resource CenterDenver, COGeneral$10K
Mile High Early LearningDenver, COGeneral$10K
New Legacy Charter SchoolAurora, COGeneral$10K
Project Angel HeartDenver, COGeneral$10K
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (rmian)Westminster, COGeneral$10K
Rose Andom CenterDenver, COGeneral$10K
Safehouse Denver IncDenver, COGeneral operating fund$10K
Tennyson Center for ChildrenDenver, COGeneral$10K
The Blue BenchDenver, COGeneral$10K
Warren VillageDenver, COGeneral$10K
Child Advocates- Denver CASADenver, COGeneral$5,000
Denver South PtsaDenver, COGeneral$5,000
Hana's HopeLittleton, COGeneral$5,000
Heart & Hand CenterDenver, COGeneral$5,000
Rocky Mountain Refuge for End of Life CareDenver, COGeneral$5,000
Speak Our MindsDenver, COGeneral$5,000
St Elizabeth's SchoolDenver, COEducational$5,000
WeecycleAurora, COGeneral$5,000

About this foundation

The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Sarah Marks, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $500K across 49 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation give?

Colorado (49 grants), per its latest filing.

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