Site Search

Materials from our October 4, 2018 program " Colorado's Opioid Crisis: Understanding Challenges, Exploring Solutions "

Colorado’s foundations have a grand tradition of supporting causes that benefit people throughout the state. More than a century of history can be traced through the formation of 1,700 foundations that collectively work to improve the quality of life for Coloradans. The stories in this publication aim to help all of us better understand how foundations have been – and continue to be – a valuable resource throughout Colorado.

Women Give 2019 is the first study to explore the intersection of race, giving and gender. The report finds that generosity is a value shared by all communities, and that women across race and ethnicity are leading through philanthropy. As communities of color grow in wealth and influence, the study demonstrates the unique perspectives women of color bring to philanthropy and underscores the importance of understanding and engaging donors from diverse backgrounds. Key findings: A donor’s race does not have a significant effect on the amount given to charity, when taking income and other...

... $328.2 million in 2016 from 326 foundations and 2,600 grants . Funding for peace and security remains insignificant ... $32 billion given by foundations in Candid's 2016 FC 1000 data set. Please click the link below to view the report. .....