Foundations that fund organizations in Monte Vista, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monte Vista nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $634K to Monte Vista organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monte Vista around $10K. 7 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Monte Vista
- $634K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CO
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monte Vista organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcalt Foundation | Alamosa, CO | 5 | $528K | $10K | Yes | General operating support; Ski hi park regional events center project; General operating support/ kids connection program |
| Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation | Pueblo, CO | 1 | $27K | $27K | Yes | Funds for multi-functionalbuilding and park |
| Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating support |
| McInnes S and J Char Tr | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 2 | $15K | $7,400 | Yes | To support the San Luis Valley Area Extension 4-H Program.; General operating support for a nonprofit bakery that enhan… |
| Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation | Conifer, CO | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Donation |
| Alice Jenkins Foundation | Louisville, CO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Care of animals |
| Archuleta Family Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Further charitable programs |
| Judith McBean Foundation | Carmel, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General 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 Monte Vista, Colorado?
Outcalt Foundation, Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation, Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, McInnes S and J Char Tr, Anschutz Family Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.