Higher Education Grant Funders in Colorado
991 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Colorado nonprofits in recent years, together directing $545.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 991 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 higher education funders in Colorado
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Colorado giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Opportunity Fund | Colorado | $64.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | Daniels Fund | Colorado | $44.7M | 2203 | 2024 |
| 3 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Colorado | $31.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Prosperity Denver Fund | Colorado | $30.0M | 81 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Fort Lewis College Foundation | Colorado | $22.4M | 3 | 2025 |
| 6 | Reisher Family Foundation | Colorado | $19.0M | 2 | 2023 |
| 7 | Colorado Mesa University Foundation | Colorado | $18.6M | 7 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Denver Foundation | Colorado | $17.7M | 96 | 2024 |
| 9 | United States Figure Skating Foundation | Colorado | $13.8M | 3 | 2025 |
| 10 | Colorado Community College System | Colorado | $11.0M | 112 | 2025 |
| 11 | Adams State University Foundation Inc | Colorado | $10.9M | 16 | 2025 |
| 12 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $10.7M | 8 | 2024 |
| 13 | Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | Nebraska | $10.5M | 3 | 2024 |
| 14 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $8.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | Schmitz Family Foundation | Colorado | $8.4M | 12 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Colorado — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 991 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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