The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $500,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $486,980 the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $505,000 | 50 | $10.2 million |
| 2023 | $486,980 | 46 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 49 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
The Connie Burwell White and William W White 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 49 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| The Denver Foundation | All in mile high fund | $20,000 |
| Cleo Parker Robinson Dance | General | $15,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado | General | $15,000 |
| Urban Peak | General | $15,000 |
| Alight | General | $10,000 |
| Art Students League of Denver | General | $10,000 |
| Aurora Wellness Community | General | $10,000 |
| Casa de Paz | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Work Education and Employment | General | $10,000 |
| Centro Humanitario | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Centus Counseling Consulting & Education | General | $10,000 |
| Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition | General | $10,000 |
| Colorado Legal Services | General | $10,000 |
| Colorado News Collaborative (Colab) | General | $10,000 |
| Colorado Trust for Local News | General | $10,000 |
| East Denver Colfax Partnership | General | $10,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services | Educational | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General | $10,000 |
| Gateway Domestic Violence Services | General | $10,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | General | $10,000 |
| Haven of Hope | General | $10,000 |
| Hunger Free Colorado | General | $10,000 |
| Invest in Kids | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Judi's House | Educational | $10,000 |
| Karis Community | General | $10,000 |
| Lucky to Ride | General | $10,000 |
| Maria Droste Counseling Center | General | $10,000 |
| Metro Caring | General | $10,000 |
| Mi Casa Resource Center | General | $10,000 |
| Mile High Early Learning | General | $10,000 |
| New Legacy Charter School | General | $10,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | General | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (Rmian) | General | $10,000 |
| Rose Andom Center | General | $10,000 |
| Safehouse Denver Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Tennyson Center for Children | General | $10,000 |
| The Blue Bench | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Lurie
- Sarah Marks
- Samuel Hollands Edwards
Questions people ask
Does The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather Lurie (President), Sarah Marks (Treasurer) and Samuel Hollands Edwards (Secretary).
What does The Connie Burwell White and William W White Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.