Funder directory → Colorado → GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
Private foundation · DENVER, CO · EIN 840474837GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$7,150–$75,000
median $25,000
Giving (latest FY)
$36,321,327
374 grants · FY2025
Assets
$634,588,852
gives nationally
Application form & materials: CAPITAL GRANT APPLICANTS SHOULD USE THE COMMON GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.GATESFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG. PLEASE REFERENCE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR INITIATED GRANT MAKING.
Deadlines: PROPOSAL DEADLINES: MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 1.
Restrictions: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CAPITAL PROJECTS, WHICH ARE TYPICALLY BUILDING PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, RENOVATION, AND/OR LAND ACQUISITION, AS WELL AS OTHER FORMS OF INITIATED GRANT MAKING FOR CAPITAL, PROGRAM, OPERATING AND OTHER PURPOSES IN FOUR PRIORITY AREAS - K-12 EDUCATION, NATURAL RESOURCES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND INFORMED COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES RECYCLABLE COMMITMENTS OF CAPITAL IN THE FORM OF PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS OBJECTIVES IN THE FOUR PRIORITY AREAS FOR INITIATED ACTIVITY.
Contact: GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION · 1390 LAWRENCE STREET 400, DENVER, CO, 80204 · 3037221881
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION · DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $20,000,000 |
| CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL · CANAAN, NH | ENDOWMENT | $2,000,000 |
| LYRA · DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $550,000 |
| ROOTED · DENVER, CO | OPERATING | $400,000 |
| ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $383,333 |
| COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND · DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| RIVER NETWORK · BOULDER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF · LONG BEACH, CA | PROJECT SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF · LONG BEACH, CA | PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| YUMA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CO · YUMA, CO | RENOVATION | $10,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.