Who funds domestic violence shelters and services in Colorado
From 2022 to 2025, 216 foundations and charities reported 795 grants to 47 domestic violence programs in Colorado. The typical grant was $15,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Colorado Gives Foundation (28), Caring for Colorado Foundation (10) and Denver Foundation (10).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most domestic violence programs in Colorado
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | 28 | $19,695 | 2024 |
| Caring for Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | 10 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Denver Foundation Denver, CO | 10 | $42,500 | 2024 |
| Colorado Child Advocacy Alliance Denver, CO | 7 | $76,908 | 2025 |
| Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | 7 | $33,250 | 2024 |
| The Colorado Health Foundation Denver, CO | 7 | $5,500 | 2024 |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Spgs, CO | 6 | $11,050 | 2024 |
| Anschutz Family Foundation Denver, CO | 6 | $8,000 | 2023 |
| Womens Foundation of Colorado Inc Denver, CO | 6 | $15,500 | 2024 |
| Denver Broncos Foundation Englewood, CO | 5 | $9,000 | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Health Foundation Grand Jct, CO | 4 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Mile High United Way Inc Denver, CO | 4 | $61,784 | 2024 |
| Latino Community Foundation of Colorado Inc Denver, CO | 4 | $54,500 | 2024 |
| Colorado Springs Health Foundation Colorado Spgs, CO | 4 | $47,500 | 2023 |
| Caring for Colorado Centennial Fund Denver, CO | 4 | $27,500 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Colorado Gives Foundation paid Safehouse Denver Inc $130,791 in 2024. Purpose: General purpose, housing.
- Caring for Colorado Foundation paid Rose Andom Center $300,000 in 2024. Purpose: Youth empowerment an.
- Denver Foundation paid The Kempe Foundation $170,333 in 2024. Purpose: Child abuse prevention.
- Colorado Child Advocacy Alliance paid Safe Passage $133,488 in 2025. Purpose: Pass through grant.
- Rose Community Foundation paid The Kempe Foundation $200,000 in 2024. Purpose: Richard krugman endowed professorship.
- The Colorado Health Foundation paid Centro DE LA Familia $75,000 in 2024. Purpose: Adult recovery.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to domestic violence shelters and services in Colorado?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Colorado Gives Foundation (28), Caring for Colorado Foundation (10), Denver Foundation (10). The count in parentheses is how many domestic violence programs in Colorado each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to domestic violence shelters and services in Colorado?
The median grant was $15,000 across 795 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts domestic violence programs with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.