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Who funds The Colorado Sun?

Denver, Colorado · EIN 365082144

6 private foundations reported grants to The Colorado Sun in Denver, Colorado totaling $345,765 across 6 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Laura and John Arnold Foundation, with $300,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund The Colorado Sun

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Texas · 2024
To provide general operating support for journalism.1$300,000
Thiry-O'Leary Foundation
Colorado · 2024
Support local, independent journalism1$35,000
Alpenglow Foundation
Colorado · 2024
General charitable1$5,000
Fireside Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Supporting journalism.1$3,000
The Jerry Gart Family Foundation
Colorado · 2023
Program support1$2,500
The Halverson Foundation
Colorado · 2025
Unrestricted1$265

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds The Colorado Sun?

Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Thiry-O'Leary Foundation, Alpenglow Foundation, Fireside Foundation and The Jerry Gart Family Foundation, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does The Colorado Sun get from foundations?

$345,765 in 6 reported grants from 6 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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