Foundations that fund organizations in Nucla, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nucla nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $123K to Nucla organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nucla around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nucla
- $123K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CO
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nucla organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Health Foundation | Grand Junction, CO | 2 | $38K | $19K | Preselected only | Continuation of critical services; Multi-need |
| Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation | Denver, CO | 2 | $24K | $12K | Yes | Early childhood outreach program; The nucla early learning center |
| The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick Foundation | Greenwood Village, CO | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 2 | $16K | $8,000 | Yes | General operating support to provide high-quality early chi…; General operating support for food assistance, a youth back… |
| Av Hunter Trust Incorporated | Glendale, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $9,400 | $4,700 | Preselected only | 4000.08; 5400 |
| Westmeath Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Nucla, Colorado?
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick Foundation, Anschutz Family Foundation, Av Hunter Trust Incorporated and 2 others reported grants to Nucla 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 Nucla. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.