Colorado foundations that fund scholarships

19 private foundations based in Colorado whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention scholarships; 8 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.

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Matching is on the grant purpose text each foundation filed; open a profile to see the actual grants. From IRS 990-PF e-filings; site built 2026-11-02. Methodology
FoundationCityStatusGrants paidTypical grantTax year
The Wana Brands FoundationBoulderPreselected only$4,509,075$10,0002024
The Anna And John J Sie FoundationDenverPreselected only$3,533,065$10,0002025
Thiry-O'Leary FoundationCherry Hills VillagePreselected only$2,939,452$25,0002024
The Frederic C Hamilton Family FoundationCentennialPreselected only$2,129,083$20,0002024
Robert Hoag Rawlings FoundationPuebloOpen to applications$1,707,725$8,5752024
The Williams Family FoundationFort MorganOpen to applications$1,426,709$5,0002024
Leprino Foods Company FoundationDenverPreselected only$1,409,823$16,0002025
Marion Esser Kaufmann FoundationEvergreenOpen to applications$875,000$40,0002025
Jack Petteys Memorial FoundationBrushOpen to applications$742,010$6,0002024
Clarence V Laguardia FoundationLakewoodOpen to applications$607,500$30,0002025
Braly Family FoundationLongmontPreselected only$585,542$2,5002025
Ackerman Foundation IncDenverOpen to applications$540,000$25,0002024
Melvin & Elaine Wolf FoundationCastle RockPreselected only$377,937$5,0002023
Lillis FoundationCastle RockPreselected only$371,583$2,5002024
Jennie And Albert Gersick FoundationPuebloPreselected only$288,927$20,0002024
Jay L Smith Family FoundationSedaliaPreselected only$275,000$11,5002025
Becker Charitable TrustBroomfieldOpen to applications$256,000$1,5502025
The Ensign-Bickford Foundation IncDenverOpen to applications$215,425$9002025
Knoph Family FoundationGreeleyPreselected only$131,850$2,5002025

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