Foundations that fund organizations in Florence, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Florence nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $44K to Florence organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Florence around $5,103. 3 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Florence
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,103
- Based in CO
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Florence organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mascitelli Family Foundation | Corona del Mar, CA | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | General fund/charitable gift |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | General operating support to provide daily meals and activi… |
| Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation | Conifer, CO | 1 | $5,103 | $5,103 | Yes | Donation |
| Carol K Engler Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Hepp Foundation | Hygiene, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant |
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 Florence, Colorado?
Mascitelli Family Foundation, Anschutz Family Foundation, Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation, Carol K Engler Foundation, Hepp Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Florence 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 Florence. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.