Foundations that fund organizations in Frederick, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Frederick nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $132K to Frederick organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Frederick around $8,567. 2 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Frederick
- $132K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $8,567
- Based in CO
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Frederick organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Athlete Foundation | Windsor, CO | 4 | $79K | $8,567 | Preselected only | Fees; Fees equipment and travel; Fees and Travel |
| Big Joy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Gr's Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Operating fund for other public charity |
| Otter Cares Foundation Aka Ottercares Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | 2 | $550 | $275 | Preselected only | Ms. Lewis' 8th grade classroom fund; Mr. Lemons' Robotics classroom fund |
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 Frederick, Colorado?
Young Athlete Foundation, Big Joy Foundation, Gr's Foundation, Otter Cares Foundation Aka Ottercares Foundation reported grants to Frederick 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 Frederick. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.