May 31, 2023 Seven Questions for Women’s Foundation of Colorado President and CEO Lauren Casteel May 31, 2023/ Mike Scutari One of philanthropy’s most committed advocates for inclusivity and diversity, Lauren Casteel has led the Women’s Foundation of Colorado since 2015. We discuss her career trajectory, why funders should take risks, and more.Read More
April 27, 2023 Four Ways the R. Harold Burton Foundation Supports Utah Nonprofits April 27, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Utah financier Robert Harold Burton arranged for a foundation to be established in his name after his death. Here are four ways the R. Harold Burton Foundation gives in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area today.Read More
March 31, 2023 A Quick Overview of the Virginia W. Hill Foundation’s Colorado Giving March 31, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs The Virginia W. Hill Foundation is a private foundation and the legacy of a philanthropist who gave locally during her lifetime. Here’s an overview of this funder and how it approaches giving in Colorado.Read More
December 22, 2022 Who Created the Grand Foundation and What Does It Fund in Colorado? December 22, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Grand Foundation serves Grand County, Colorado and has a significant presence in the outdoor adventure towns of Fraser and Winter Park. Here are some details about how to approach it for support.Read More
December 02, 2022 How the Gill Foundation Backs the LGBTQ Community in Colorado December 02, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Gill Foundation envisions a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Here are a few things to know about its commitment to Colorado.Read More
October 12, 2022 How Colorado Groups Can Get the Fox Family Foundation’s Support October 12, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Jonathan and Shari Fox Family Foundation is a small family funder with highly local focus in several Colorado communities. Here some tips for how to approach and receive a grant from this Fowler, Colorado-based grantmaker.Read More
August 17, 2022 Here’s a Corporate Funder with an Eye on Boise, Idaho August 17, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Morrison Knudsen Foundation is a well-established corporate funder with a strong local focus. Here are some things grantseekers in Idaho should know about the this foundation.Read More
August 11, 2022 How and Where the Erion Foundation Supports Nonprofits in Colorado August 11, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are some top facts to know about the Erion Foundation’s local giving in Northern Colorado.Read More
June 22, 2022 Who’s Behind the El Pomar Foundation and How Does It Give in Colorado? June 22, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The El Pomar Foundation is a private, general purpose foundation with a long history. Here is some information about how it awards grants throughout the state of Colorado.Read More
June 02, 2022 An Overview of the Denver Foundation’s Local Giving June 02, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Denver Foundation is among the largest and most well-established community funders in the Rocky Mountain west. Here is some information to know about its local giving.Read More
April 13, 2022 A Look at Recent Developments at the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation April 13, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation has recently revamped its overall giving strategy. Here are some key things to know about DDCF before you approach this statewide, oral health-focused funder.Read More
March 22, 2022 Three Facts About Idaho’s J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation March 22, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs To help grantseekers get to know the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, here are three important facts about this Boise-based, Idaho-focused funder.Read More
March 01, 2022 A Look at the Adolph Coors Foundation’s Giving in Denver and Throughout Colorado March 01, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are some details about the Adolph Coors Foundation’s giving in the Denver area and throughout Colorado to guide local grantseekers.Read More
January 14, 2022 An Overview of Colorado’s Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley January 14, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs For nonprofits operating in Colorado, here are a few things to know about the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley and its local grantmaking.Read More
November 16, 2021 Top Things to Know About the Community Foundation Boulder County November 16, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs For nonprofit grantseekers in this part of the Mountain West, here are some top things to know about the Community Foundation Boulder County.Read More
September 03, 2021 What Nonprofits Should Know About the Aspen Community Foundation’s Local Giving in Colorado September 03, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs Over a dozen community foundations focus on specific geographic regions in Colorado. One such group, the Aspen Community Foundation, addresses needs of working-class families and children in a region known for vast wealth disparities. Read More
September 03, 2021 What Utah Groups Should Know About the Bamberger Memorial Foundation September 03, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs A private foundation in Salt Lake City worth knowing is the Ruth Eleanor Bamberger and John Ernest Bamberger Memorial Foundation, which strongly prioritizes youth-related causes in its local giving. Read More
September 03, 2021 Four Things to Know About the Ashton Family Foundation in Utah September 03, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs The Ashton Family Foundation is a low-key funder that awards grants to nonprofits throughout Utah. To help you familiarize yourself with this local giver, here are four things to know about AFF.Read More
September 03, 2021 How and Where the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation Gives in Colorado September 03, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, RMHF is a health legacy funder with a broad approach to wellbeing that addresses needs in 22 counties. Here’s how it approaches grantmaking for local nonprofits.Read More
September 03, 2021 How the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Gives in the Mountain West September 03, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs The digital revolution sunk many traditional print-era newspapers, but media company Swift Communications evolved with the times and is doing well enough to give back to its communities. Read More