Foundations that fund organizations in Copper Mountain, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Copper Mountain nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $32K to Copper Mountain organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Copper Mountain around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Copper Mountain
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CO
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Copper Mountain organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cgw Family Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Training |
| Ta Foundation | Vail, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To cover costs associated with alpine ski racing including… |
| The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation | Concord, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Daily operations |
| Colorado Alpine Masters Inc | Lakewood, CO | 1 | $2,297 | $2,297 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Copper Mountain, Colorado?
Cgw Family Foundation, Ta Foundation, The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation, Colorado Alpine Masters Inc reported grants to Copper Mountain 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 Copper Mountain. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.