Foundations that fund organizations in Gardner, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gardner nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $279K to Gardner organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gardner around $30K. 3 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gardner
- $279K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $30K
- Based in CO
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gardner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colorado Health Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $225K | $225K | Yes | Community solutions |
| Gates Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Construction |
| Quail Roost Foundation | Radnor, PA | 3 | $16K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Garden & greenhouse; Insurance; General operating support |
| Thiry-O'Leary Foundation | Cherry Hills Village, CO | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Support for students |
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 Gardner, Colorado?
The Colorado Health Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, Quail Roost Foundation, Thiry-O'Leary Foundation reported grants to Gardner 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 Gardner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.