Foundations that fund organizations in Lyons, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lyons nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $218K to Lyons organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lyons around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lyons
- $218K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CO
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lyons organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Service Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Captial Campaign |
| Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein | Seattle, WA | 1 | $45K | $45K | Yes | Environmental - general support 2024 |
| The New-Land Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Environment |
| Ezulwini Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| McDavid Foundation | Gallatin, TN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To support the program |
| 1218 Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Av Hunter Trust Incorporated | Glendale, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Lynn & Helen N Clark Crt | Billings, MT | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Program support |
| The Boedecker Foundation | Boulder, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program Needs |
| Maki Foundation | Carbondale, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Blue Mountain Foundation | Lyons, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating expenses |
| Tom Adjutant and Ariel Steele Foundation Inc | Loveland, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General charitable contribution |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $300 | $150 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $40 | $40 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Lyons, Colorado?
Daily Service Foundation Inc, Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein, The New-Land Foundation Inc, Ezulwini Foundation Inc, Patagoniaorg and 10 others reported grants to Lyons 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 Lyons. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.