Foundations that fund organizations in Wray, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wray nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $1.4M to Wray organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wray around $8,000. 8 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wray
- $1.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in CO
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wray organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitzmiller-Bales Trust | Brush, CO | 9 | $873K | $59K | Yes | Fundraising match, improvements, police & library donations; Phase 3a project; Winter fundraiser |
| The Colorado Health Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | Community solutions |
| Kenneth and Ethel Powell Trust | Brush, CO | 3 | $72K | $18K | Yes | Donation; Donation, equipment, capital projects |
| The Clayton and Billie Poenisch Foundation | Wray, CO | 4 | $32K | $9,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Dreiseszun Family Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To enhance the quality of education for the students and st… |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | To support a community center that provides youth enrichmen… |
| Duncan John G Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Norgren Family Fund | Platteville, CO | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support; General |
| William H and Velma C Gerber Trust | Goodland, KS | 1 | $3,091 | $3,091 | Yes | Cliniqct bone densitometry system |
| The Williams Family Foundation | Fort Morgan, CO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Medical care |
| Idalia Vision Foundation Inc | Idalia, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Wray, Colorado?
Kitzmiller-Bales Trust, The Colorado Health Foundation, Kenneth and Ethel Powell Trust, The Clayton and Billie Poenisch Foundation, The Dreiseszun Family Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Wray 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 Wray. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.