Foundations that fund organizations in Denver, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Denver nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $122K to Denver organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Denver around $35K. 1 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Denver
- $122K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $35K
- Based in CA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Denver organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leprino Foods Company Foundation | Denver, CO | 2 | $80K | $40K | Preselected only | For unrestricted use |
| Jablonsky Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Education |
| Jbs Foundation | Bannockburn, IL | 1 | $6,600 | $6,600 | Preselected only | To further the goals of the charitable organization |
| The Yelp Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Denver, California?
Leprino Foods Company Foundation, Jablonsky Family Foundation, Jbs Foundation, The Yelp Foundation reported grants to Denver organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Denver. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.