Foundations that fund organizations in Cortez, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cortez nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $2.1M to Cortez organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
76 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cortez around $8,000. 18 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cortez
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 76
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in CO
- 51%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cortez organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colorado Health Foundation | Denver, CO | 4 | $689K | $111K | Yes | Thriving young people; Community solutions; Advocacy; economic opportunity; food access and security |
| Gates Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 5 | $260K | $50K | Yes | Project support; Renovation; Building purchase |
| Catena Foundation | Carbondale, CO | 2 | $189K | $95K | Preselected only | General operating support; Community engagement |
| Rocky Mountain Health Foundation | Grand Junction, CO | 8 | $132K | $16K | Preselected only | Board gift - general operating; Basic needs - multi-need; Safety |
| Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation | Denver, CO | 3 | $120K | $40K | Yes | General operating support; Montelores early childhood council f; Tree house early learning center, in |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church Trust 431549013 | Cortez, CO | 1 | $111K | $111K | Preselected only | General Support |
| Virga Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 10 | $101K | $8,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; To support the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project on beh…; Dolores Public Library Fund |
| Westmeath Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $70K | $18K | Preselected only | Ute Mountain Ute Programming; Montezuma County 4H Youth Development; Youth in Agriculture |
| The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Oasis education project |
| Madrono Foundation C/O Woody Creek Management Group | Denver, CO | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Poverty alliviation |
| Av Hunter Trust Incorporated | Glendale, CO | 2 | $48K | $24K | Yes | General operating |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 6 | $45K | $7,500 | Yes | General operating support to provide a variety of services…; To support the Bereavement and Community Support Services P…; To support transportation services for older adults strivin… |
| Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Help others |
| Daniels Fund | Denver, CO | 2 | $32K | $16K | Yes | Garden infrastructure improvement program; 2024 rapid response fund |
| The Sam S Bloom Foundation | Littleton, CO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Supportive services for families |
| Shea-Robert Sheahan Charitable Tr | Mancos, CO | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | Assistance to families |
| The Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family Foundation Aka the Indigo Oak Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Growing Social Entrepreneurship Program |
| Louis F and Florence H Weyand 1977 | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Animal Assistance Foundation | Lakewood, CO | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Colorado animal population |
| The Moniker Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | 3 | $12K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Hine Family Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Wilhelm Family Foundation Co Cascade Wilhelm | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Support for four corners indigenous art market. |
| Air Products Foundation | Allentown, PA | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | General operating support for 2025; Program support for 2025 |
| The Wolcott Family Foundation | Paonia, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community development |
| Anderson Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Encourage & Impact Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Three Sibs Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support for southwest community justice coalition |
| Red Acre Farm Inc Dba Red Acre Foundation | Stow, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Humanitarian aid |
| Ormiston Clara Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Hageman Family Foundation | Lorain, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Mountain Spirit Foundation | Durango, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $650 | $650 | Preselected only | Provide services for children and families |
| The Jorgensen Foundation | Longmont, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association | Littleton, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Education grant |
| Jonathan a Holloway Foundation | Post Falls, ID | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Cortez, Colorado?
The Colorado Health Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, Catena Foundation, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation and 30 others reported grants to Cortez 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 Cortez. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.