Foundations that fund organizations in Conifer, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Conifer nonprofits
41 private foundations gave $517K to Conifer organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 41 that say either way accept applications.
46 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Conifer around $5,000. 21 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 41
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 41 that state a policy
- Dollars to Conifer
- $517K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 46
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CO
- 51%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Conifer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextfifty Initiative D/B/A Next50 | Denver, CO | 1 | $123K | $123K | Yes | General support |
| The Betty Knoebel Charitable Trust | Greenwood Village, CO | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Aid to community |
| Dr Mary Bates Trust Fund | Conifer, CO | 1 | $53K | $53K | Yes | Donation |
| Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc | Merrillville, IN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support for new ppi clinic in conifer colorado |
| Schlessman Foundation Inc | Denver, CO | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Deer Hollow Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Provides food, clothing, and shelter to trafficked children |
| Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation | Conifer, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Crevier Family Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | PeaceWorks is a Mountain Peace Shelter that provides advoca… |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $12K | $2,000 | Yes | Dollars for doing grant; Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant; Community vitality |
| Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Dba a James & Alice B Clark Foundation | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support of animal welfare programs |
| Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | The preschool program |
| Duncan John G Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support for integrated services for econo… |
| Gary Magness Family Foundation C/O Gary Magness | Denver, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Chensteino'malleysven Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Jm McDonald Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Nathan B & Florence R Burt Foundation | Golden, CO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation | Castle Rock, CO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Provide summer camp to families in need |
| The Sam S Bloom Foundation | Littleton, CO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Preschool program |
| Carter Family Foundation | Evergreen, CO | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Jeffrey and Tracy Brown Foundation | Camden, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Assistance for charitable purpose. |
| The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick Foundation | Greenwood Village, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation | Golden, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide funds for needy students |
| Starr Foundation | Woodland Park, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide funds to maintain land conservation. |
| Swanee Hunt Family Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| 414 Fund | Celina, TX | 1 | $4,606 | $4,606 | Yes | For the benefit of the firestation and/or related supportin… |
| Redirect | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted, general operating |
| Cragin Joy Spiva Charitable Trust | Joplin, MO | 3 | $2,000 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Edward and Janet Ahlstrand Family Found | Boulder, CO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General program support |
| Jax Foundation | Golden, CO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Child welfare |
| Klaff Family Foundation C/O Rita Sawyer | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Tykeson Family Charitable Trust | Ovando, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Twc Foundation Inc | Littleton, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Alliant Credit Union Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee/team philanthropy |
| The Lindgren Foundation | Littleton, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Humanitarian |
| The Janus Henderson Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching Gifts |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $115 | $115 | Yes | General support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Religion-related, spiritual development |
| Gwak Engineering and Dentistry Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Help parents deal with losing children |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $75 | $75 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Conifer, Colorado?
Nextfifty Initiative D/B/A Next50, The Betty Knoebel Charitable Trust, Dr Mary Bates Trust Fund, Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc, Schlessman Foundation Inc and 36 others reported grants to Conifer 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 Conifer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.