Foundations that fund organizations in Cripple Creek, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cripple Creek nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $256K to Cripple Creek organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cripple Creek around $13K. 7 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cripple Creek
- $256K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in CO
- 70%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cripple Creek organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Myron Stratton Home | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Proactive/trustee grant |
| The Colorado Health Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Primary care |
| Gates Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Construction |
| Ute Pass Saddle Club | Divide, CO | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Kenneth Kendal King Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Program support |
| Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | The summer ece program at cresson pr |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support for a community resource center t… |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | 4000 |
| Canfora Family Foundation Inc | Burr Ridge, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $240 | $240 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Cripple Creek, Colorado?
The Myron Stratton Home, The Colorado Health Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, Ute Pass Saddle Club, Kenneth Kendal King Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.