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Caring for Denver Foundation

Denver, Colorado  ·  EIN 834062522  ·  Private foundation

Caring for Denver Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $16.9M in annual giving against $53.3M in assets. This page documents the 451 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Caring for Denver Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$16.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.3M
Total assets
451
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Caring for Denver Foundation funds

Caring for Denver Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, education, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEducationHealth CareLegal AidMental HealthSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitiesimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesmen boysolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Caring for Denver Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City and County of Denver
Mental Health
Denver, CO$6.0M2022
City and County of Denver
Support for Alternatives to Jail or Community Centered Services for Mental Health or substance misuse.
Denver, CO$3.8M2020
City and County of Denver
Community Support.
Denver, CO$3.7M2019
Denver Health and Hospitals Foundat
TRANSFORMING HEALTH
Denver, CO$3.0M2023
Paradigmone
TRANSITIONAL SAFETY
Aurora, CO$2.8M2024
City and County of Denver - Denver
DPD CO-RESPONDER PRO
Denver, CO$2.8M2023
Denver Health and Hospitals Foundat
TRANSFORMING HEALTH
Denver, CO$2.6M2024
City and County of Denver - Denver
DPD CO-RESPONDER PRO
Denver, CO$2.1M2024
City and County of Denver - Mayor's
HOUSE1000 BEHAVIORAL
Denver, CO$2.0M2023
Denver Health and Hospitals Foundat
YOUTH CRISIS TEAM RE
Denver, CO$1.7M2023
City and County of Denver - Departm
DENVER THRIVES
Denver, CO$1.7M2023
City and County of Denver - Departm
SUPPORT TEAM ASSISTE
Denver, CO$1.5M2024
The Center for Trauma & Resilience
Support for Alternatives to Jail or Community Centered Services for Mental Health or substance misuse.
Denver, CO$1.5M2020
City and County of Denver - Mayor's
HOUSE 1000 BEHAVIORA
Denver, CO$1.5M2024
Paradigmone
TRANSITIONAL SAFETY
Aurora, CO$1.4M2023

Caring for Denver Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$3.7M
2020$16.0M
2022$27.9M
2023$44.8M
2024$44.8M

How to apply for funding from Caring for Denver Foundation

Caring for Denver Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at caring4denver.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Caring for Denver Foundation

Does Caring for Denver Foundation accept grant applications?
Caring for Denver Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Caring for Denver Foundation fund?
Caring for Denver Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City and County of Denver, City and County of Denver, City and County of Denver. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Caring for Denver Foundation give in grants?
Caring for Denver Foundation reported $16.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $137.3M over 451 grants.
Where is Caring for Denver Foundation located?
Caring for Denver Foundation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 834062522.
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About this profile. This page is built from Caring for Denver Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Caring for Denver Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.