Colorado Access Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colorado Access Foundation is a private foundation in Aurora, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $514,225. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$514,225
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 9 | $21.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 16 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
Colorado Access Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Colorado Access Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Inc | Charitable support | $514,225 |
| Foundation of Sustainable Urban Communities | Charitable support | $275,576 |
| Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger | Charitable support | $250,000 |
| Khalil Halim | Charitable support | $250,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation | Charitable support | $215,248 |
| Kids First Health Care | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| TGTHR | Charitable support | $150,000 |
| The Fax Partnership | Charitable support | $125,000 |
| Wendy Peters Moschetti | Charitable support | $125,000 |
| A Project of Collaborative Healing Initiative Within Communities | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| Caring for Colorado Centennial Fund DBA | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| A Little Help | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Artists in Recovery | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Consumer Health Initiative | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership | Charitable support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Annie Lee
- Ben Bynum MD
- Jeffrey Harrington
Questions people ask
Does Colorado Access Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colorado Access Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Colorado Access Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Annie Lee (Chair), Ben Bynum MD (Treasurer) and Jeffrey Harrington (Secretary).
What does Colorado Access Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.