Foundations that fund organizations in Fountain, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fountain nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $57K to Fountain organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fountain around $2,500. 6 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fountain
- $57K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in CO
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fountain organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Myron Stratton Home | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Proactive/executive director grant |
| Nextfifty Initiative D/B/A Next50 | Denver, CO | 1 | $8,829 | $8,829 | Yes | General support |
| The Ellie & Les Hayt Family Foundation | Peoria, AZ | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Rk Mellon Family Foundation | Ligonier, PA | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | Operations |
| The Wana Brands Foundation | Boulder, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Operating |
| Bohnen Family Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose |
| The Foundation for Community and Health Advancement | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Volunteer project award q3 2025 |
| Braly Family Foundation | Longmont, CO | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Lucile Drinkwater Allen Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | "Help Us Thrive in a Time of Uncertainty" campaign |
| The Binky Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
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 Fountain, Colorado?
The Myron Stratton Home, Nextfifty Initiative D/B/A Next50, The Ellie & Les Hayt Family Foundation, Rk Mellon Family Foundation, The Wana Brands Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Fountain 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 Fountain. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.