The Colorado Health Foundation
Accepts applications
The Colorado Health Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $114 million in 684 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$114 million
- Number of grants684
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$2.9 billion
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $137 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137 million | 660 | $2.8 billion |
| 2024 | $114 million | 684 | $2.9 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | The Colorado Health Foundation 1780 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 953-3672 |
| What to submit | The online application can be found at www.coloradohealth.org. Online application to include organization's financial statements for most recent 12 months, and fiscal sponsor agreement and financials if using a fiscal sponsor to apply. |
| Deadlines | Grant application deadlines: february 15, june 15, and october 15. |
| Restrictions | Types of organizations funded: Colorado organizations classified as tax-exempt under IRS revenue code 501(c)(3); Colorado public agencies, including state and local governments. Grant applications are considered for funding if they align with funding opportunities within foundation priorities: primary care; thriving young people; adult recovery; food access and security; affordable housing; community solutions; advocacy; capacity building; locally-focused work. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Colorado Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 649 | $98.0 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $630,000 |
| California | 7 | $610,550 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $450,150 |
| New York | 5 | $335,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $235,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trailhead Institute | Advocacy; capacity building; food access and security; thriving young people; general donation to support organization or program; matching contribution to support the organization and/or specific programs as identified by the employee or board member | $3.0 million |
| Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | Primary care | $2.1 million |
| Denver Health and Hospitals Foundation | Primary care; thriving young people; general operating support; general donation to support organization or program | $2.0 million |
| Longmont Housing Authority | Affordable housing | $2.0 million |
| Rural Homes | Affordable housing | $2.0 million |
| Women's Foundation of Colorado | Community solutions; economic opportunity; general donation to support organization or program; matching contribution to support the organization and/or specific programs as identified by the employee or board member | $1.7 million |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center | Adult recovery; advocacy; capacity building; community solutions; primary care; thriving young people; general donation to support organization or program | $1.7 million |
| The Hadanou Collective | Adult recovery; capacity building; community solutions; food access and security; thriving young people | $1.6 million |
| Caring for Colorado Centennial Fund | Strategic reserve; general donation to support organization or program | $1.6 million |
| Colorado Digital Health DBA Prime Health | Primary care | $1.5 million |
| Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation | Affordable housing | $1.5 million |
| Ges Coalition | Advocacy; affordable housing | $1.2 million |
| The Denver Foundation | Affordable housing; capacity building; community solutions; general donation to support organization or program; matching contribution to support the organization and/or specific programs as identified by the employee or board member | $1.1 million |
| Clinica Family Health | Primary care | $1.1 million |
| Justice Catalyst Access Fund | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Salud Family Health Centers | Primary care | $1.0 million |
| Chaffee Housing Trust | Affordable housing | $950,000 |
| Stride Community Health Center | Primary care | $950,000 |
| Mountain Family Health Centers | Primary care; general donation to support organization or program | $895,000 |
| Latino Community Foundation of Colorado | Capacity building; general donation to support organization or program; matching contribution to support the organization and/or specific programs as identified by the employee or board member | $824,500 |
| Center for Community Wealth Building | Capacity building; community solutions; economic opportunity; food access and security | $770,304 |
| Summit Community Care Clinic | Primary care; general donation to support organization or program; matching contribution to support the organization and/or specific programs as identified by the employee or board member | $769,794 |
| Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (New Dance Theatre Inc) | Community solutions; general donation to support organization or program | $752,500 |
| High Plains Housing Development Corp | Affordable housing | $750,000 |
| The Inn Between of Longmont Inc | Affordable housing | $750,000 |
| The Latino Cultural Arts Center | Community solutions; thriving young people; general donation to support organization or program | $733,895 |
| Four Corners Food Coalition | Food access and security | $725,000 |
| Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership | Thriving young people | $675,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Advocacy; economic opportunity; primary care; general donation to support organization or program | $656,898 |
| Inner City Health Center | Primary care | $650,000 |
| Lake County Build A Generation | Capacity building; food access and security; thriving young people | $630,000 |
| Grovewood Community Development | Affordable housing | $614,600 |
| Mesa County Valley School District 51 | Thriving young people | $600,000 |
| Family and Intercultural Resource Center | Affordable housing; food access and security | $590,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center | Community solutions; economic opportunity | $550,300 |
| First Southwest Community Fund | Community solutions; economic opportunity | $550,150 |
| Tepeyac Community Health Center | Capacity building; primary care; general donation to support organization or program | $546,076 |
| Mile High United Way | Affordable housing | $500,000 |
| Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp | Affordable housing | $500,000 |
| Radian | Thriving young people | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen McNeil Miller
- Mark Evans
- Aron Grodinsky
- Amy Latham
- Erin Brown
- Tommy Barnhart
- Juana Bordas
- Ismael Guerrero
- Carlos Martinez
- Dawn Davenport
- Terri Richardson MD
- Oswaldo Grenado
- Daniel Gottlieb
- Laurie Muller-Girard
- Ross Brooks
Questions people ask
Does The Colorado Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant application deadlines: february 15, june 15, and october 15.
How much does The Colorado Health Foundation give?
$114 million in tax year 2024, across 684 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Colorado Health Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen McNeil Miller (President & Ceo), Mark Evans (Chief Financial Officer), Aron Grodinsky (Chief Investment Officer) and Amy Latham (Chief Impact Officer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Colorado Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and housing and homelessness.