Foundations that fund organizations in Hugo, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hugo nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $44K to Hugo organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hugo around $1,755. 4 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hugo
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,755
- Based in CO
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hugo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Clark Foundation | Liberal, KS | 3 | $22K | $1,755 | Yes | Equipment; Teacher housing improvements; After prom |
| Gates Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $19K | $19K | Yes | Project support |
| Crystal Springs Foundation | Flagler, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Cover processing fees for donated beef to local schools |
| Flying Diamond Ranch Foundation | Kit Carson, CO | 1 | $552 | $552 | Yes | General fund |
| Ken & Gala White Family Foundation | Pueblo, CO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Geberal operations |
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 Hugo, Colorado?
Cooper Clark Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, Crystal Springs Foundation, Flying Diamond Ranch Foundation, Ken & Gala White Family Foundation reported grants to Hugo 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 Hugo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.