Daniels Fund
Accepts applications
Daniels Fund is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $69.5 million in 1,593 grants; the typical grant was $14,091 and the largest $2.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$69.5 million
- Number of grants1,593
- Typical grant$14,091
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$1.7 billion
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67.4 million the year before.
54% 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 | $67.4 million | 1,483 | $1.6 billion |
| 2024 | $69.5 million | 1,593 | $1.7 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniels Fund Grants Program 101 Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80206 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 393-7220, grantsinfo@danielsfund.org |
| What to submit | Daniels fund grants brochure and additional information on the daniels fund grants program is available on our website at www.danielsfund.org. Please feel free to contact us at grantsinfo@danielsfund.org. Daniels fund scholarship brochure and additional information on the daniels fund scholarship program is available on our website at www.danielsfund.org. Daniels scholarships are awarded in the spring to graduating high school seniors and are supplemental after other federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid and scholarships. |
| Deadlines | None - annually - mid-november |
| Restrictions | The daniels fund grants program supports nonprofit organizations in co, nm, ut & wy, as well as programs with a national impact. For a list of funding areas, visit our website at www.danielsfund.org. Students may use their scholarship at any 2- or 4-YEAR accredited nonprofit college or university in the us with an intention to complete a bachelor's degree. Daniels scholars are outstanding young people who possess tremendous strength of character, the passion to succeed, a willingness to work hard, & a commitment to giving back to the community - all values that daniels fund founder, bill daniels felt were critical to success in life. Daniels opportunity scholarships are distributed to 2- & 4-YEAR colleges and universities in co, nm, ut, & wy that provide scholarships to support non-traditional students including adults entering or returning to college; students form alternative schools, juvenile justice facilities & youth offender programs; the ged recipients. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Daniels Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,433 | $53.4 million |
| Wyoming | 31 | $4.2 million |
| New Mexico | 25 | $3.1 million |
| Utah | 34 | $2.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $1.2 million |
| California | 9 | $874,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $710,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $416,324 |
| Missouri | 4 | $280,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Americans Education Foundation | 2024 operating support | $2.4 million |
| Young Americans Education Foundation | Additional operating support | $1.8 million |
| Advance Pathways | General operating support | $1.8 million |
| US Chamber of Commerce Foundation | National civics bee | $1.8 million |
| Wyo Complex DBA Wyo Sports Ranch | Wyo sports ranch athletics facility | $1.5 million |
| Archdiocese of Denver | Catholic school core quality teacher pipeline and preparation | $1.2 million |
| Ace Scholarships | Tuition assistance across our four-state region | $1.1 million |
| Colorado Schools Fund | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | New mexico charter school expansion | $900,000 |
| Step Denver | Colorado springs- step denver - capital portion | $750,000 |
| Skills Enrichment Center | Kitchen training collaborative, skills chips program | $740,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | Lead the way expansion campaign and general operating support | $700,000 |
| Crosspurpose | General operating support and support for the aurora capital project | $600,000 |
| Charter Fund Incorporated DBA Charter School Growth Fund | National fund iv - building momentum for the next decade | $500,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | Matching funds for the colorado gives to youth sports event | $500,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | Second matching gift for youth sports giving day | $500,000 |
| Fullmer Legacy Foundation | Fullmer legacy center capital campaign | $500,000 |
| New Mexico Military Institute Foundation Incorporated | Intermediate preparatory academy (ipa) capital renovation project. | $500,000 |
| The Bill of Rights Institute | Being an american project & civics bee support | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | General operating support + riverton expansion | $425,000 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum | Bill daniels gallery of inspiration | $420,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley Incorporated | General operations and eclc capital campaign | $400,000 |
| Sober Apartment Living Co | Sober apartment living property renovation | $400,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable | General operating support | $400,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Team USA boxing | $400,000 |
| Crosspurpose | Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos) | $400,000 |
| National Western Stock Show | National western complex (youth development portion) | $375,000 |
| 50CAN Inc | General operating support | $350,000 |
| America Succeeds | Scaling durable skills, civics service corp, and willow education | $350,000 |
| Colorado League of Charter Schools | League operating support and start-up grants for new charter schools | $350,000 |
| Respite Care Incorporated | Respite care capital campaign | $350,000 |
| Marketing & Business Administration Research and Curriculum Center (Mba Res | Ethics initiative high school program 2.0 | $339,694 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0university of colorado colorado springscollege of business and administration | $325,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Bill daniels center for children's hearing | $312,000 |
| A Woman's Place Incorporated | General operations and new shelter capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (Eccla) | Eccla's family childcare home facilities improvement grants | $300,000 |
| National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | General operating support & charter school expansion in new mexico and utah | $300,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory School | Merger of rocky mountain prep and strive prep | $300,000 |
| Gold Crown Foundation Inc | General operating support | $260,000 |
| Archdiocese of Denver | Archdiocese of denver preschool scholarships | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Brown
- Hank Brown
- Brian Deevy
- John Fitzgerald
- Francisco Garcia
- Joshua Green
- Margaret Kelley
- Tom Marinkovich
- Susana Martinez
- Kristen Morgan
- James R Nicholson
- Bo Peretto
- Luke Ragland
- Laura Rizzo
- Hanna Skandera
Questions people ask
Does Daniels Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None - annually - mid-november.
How much does Daniels Fund give?
$69.5 million in tax year 2024, across 1,593 grants, with a typical grant of $14,091.
Who runs Daniels Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists David Brown (Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer), Hank Brown (Director), Brian Deevy (Director) and John Fitzgerald (Director (Thru 06/24)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Daniels Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.