Who funds youth sports and recreation in Colorado
From 2022 to 2025, 727 foundations and charities reported 2,736 grants to 371 youth sports and recreation nonprofits in Colorado. The typical grant was $10,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Colorado Gives Foundation (94), Xcel Energy Foundation (33) and Denver Foundation (29).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most youth sports and recreation nonprofits in Colorado
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | 94 | $20,662 | 2024 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN | 33 | $880 | 2024 |
| Denver Foundation Denver, CO | 29 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| The Summit Foundation Breckenridge, CO | 17 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Daniels Fund Denver, CO | 12 | $17,500 | 2024 |
| Otter Cares Foundation Fort Collins, CO | 12 | $275 | 2024 |
| The Colorado Health Foundation Denver, CO | 11 | $37,500 | 2024 |
| Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc Grand Junction, CO | 11 | $17,250 | 2025 |
| Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | 10 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | 10 | $11,600 | 2024 |
| Insurance Management Associates Foundation Wichita, KS | 9 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 9 | $750 | 2023 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Colorado Springs, CO | 8 | $133,340 | 2025 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 8 | $150 | 2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation Saint Louis, MO | 8 | $250 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Colorado Gives Foundation paid GJ Blackout $713,506 in 2024. Purpose: General purpose.
- Xcel Energy Foundation paid Civic Center Conservancy $15,500 in 2024. Purpose: Community vitality volunteer energy.
- Denver Foundation paid Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park Inc - Fans $1,000,000 in 2024. Purpose: Fund raising & fund distribution.
- The Summit Foundation paid Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (boec) $70,000 in 2024. Purpose: General operating.
- Daniels Fund paid Chance Sports $205,104 in 2024. Purpose: General operating support.
- Otter Cares Foundation paid Young Americans Center for Financial Education $15,000 in 2024. Purpose: Youthbiz.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to youth sports and recreation in Colorado?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Colorado Gives Foundation (94), Xcel Energy Foundation (33), Denver Foundation (29). The count in parentheses is how many youth sports and recreation nonprofits in Colorado each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to youth sports and recreation in Colorado?
The median grant was $10,000 across 2,736 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 youth sports and recreation nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.