Foundations that fund organizations in Crestone, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Crestone nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $232K to Crestone organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Crestone around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Crestone
- $232K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CO
- 23%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Crestone organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | Louisville, KY | 3 | $109K | $5,200 | Preselected only | Restricted support; General support |
| The Biophilia Foundation Inc | Chester, MD | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Habitat/land conservation |
| McAdams Charitable Foundation | Barrington, RI | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Tuttleman Foundation | Erwinna, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Frederick H Leonhardt Foundation Inc | Albuquerque, NM | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community garden program |
| Marie & John Zimmermann Fund | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General use of donee |
| Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn C/O Avalon Trust | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Rinpoche's travel fund |
| Brett Family Foundation | Boulder, CO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Support |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| Timely Rain | Boulder, CO | 2 | $1,400 | $700 | Preselected only | Religious; Teachings |
| Montgomery Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,030 | $1,030 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Mindful Breath Foundation Inc | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $738 | $738 | Preselected only | Community |
| Temple Family Private Foundation | Crestone, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Furtherance of exempt purpose |
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 Crestone, Colorado?
The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found, The Biophilia Foundation Inc, McAdams Charitable Foundation, The Tuttleman Foundation, The Frederick H Leonhardt Foundation Inc and 8 others reported grants to Crestone 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 Crestone. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.