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Trailhead Institute

Denver, Colorado  ·  EIN 841267213  ·  Private foundation

Based in Denver, Colorado, Trailhead Institute has awarded $22.3M across 962 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Feeding Colorado. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.8M
Total assets
962
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Trailhead Institute funds

Trailhead Institute's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, food & agriculture.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeFood & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Trailhead Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Feeding Colorado
COMMUNITY FOOD GRANTS
Denver, CO$1.6M2024
Front Line FarmingArvada, CO$619K2022
E-squared Communications GroupEnglewood, CO$370K2023
Village Exchange CenterAurora, CO$199K2021
Rihel
GENERAL SUPPORT
Denver, CO$157K2019
Kaizen Food RescueDenver, CO$135K2021
Mancos Valley ResourcesMancos, CO$118K2021
Jeffco Action Center IncLakewood, CO$118K2021
Sister Carmen Community CenterLafayette, CO$117K2021
Integrated Family Community ServiceEnglewood, CO$117K2021
WeecycleAurora, CO$116K2021
Servicios De La RazaDenver, CO$114K2021
Kaizen Food RescueEnglewood, CO$106K2023
Barton Institute for Community ActiDenver, CO$94K2021
Denver Sisters CircleDenver, CO$94K2022

Trailhead Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7K
2018$8K
2019$195K
2020$5.6M
2021$5.6M
2022$3.5M
2023$4.7M
2024$2.7M

How to apply for funding from Trailhead Institute

Trailhead Institute'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 trailhead.institute.

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Frequently asked questions about Trailhead Institute

Does Trailhead Institute accept grant applications?
Trailhead Institute'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 Trailhead Institute fund?
Trailhead Institute's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Feeding Colorado, Front Line Farming, E-squared Communications Group. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Trailhead Institute give in grants?
Trailhead Institute reported $6.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.3M over 962 grants.
Where is Trailhead Institute located?
Trailhead Institute is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 841267213.
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About this profile. This page is built from Trailhead Institute'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 Trailhead Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.