Arts Education Grant Funders in Colorado
104 foundations with a documented arts education focus have made grants to Colorado nonprofits in recent years, together directing $12.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 104 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts education funders in Colorado
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Colorado giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $3.0M | 3 | 2020 |
| 2 | The Denver Foundation | Colorado | $1.1M | 35 | 2024 |
| 3 | Cmf Endowment Fund | Colorado | $1.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | Arches Foundation | Colorado | $766K | 309 | 2023 |
| 5 | Seisolo Foundation | Colorado | $685K | 15 | 2024 |
| 6 | Take Note Colorado | Colorado | $501K | 6 | 2025 |
| 7 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | California | $459K | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc | Colorado | $455K | 80 | 2023 |
| 9 | Rose Community Foundation | Colorado | $265K | 8 | 2024 |
| 10 | Think 360 Arts for Learning | Colorado | $258K | 13 | 2025 |
| 11 | The Elma Music Foundation (us) | New York | $250K | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Silver Creek Organization for Performing Arts | Colorado | $188K | 2 | 2025 |
| 13 | Wc and Ej Thornton Foundation | Colorado | $181K | 14 | 2025 |
| 14 | Terra Foundation for American Art | Illinois | $163K | 2 | 2023 |
| 15 | Jennie and Albert | Colorado | $152K | 8 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest arts education funders in Colorado — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 104 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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