Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation supports the arts and creative leadership in Denver, Colorado.
FUNDING AREAS: Arts, creative leadership
IP TAKE: Various forms of art, including dance, writing, and museums, can connect with this foundation for general operating support in Denver.
PROFILE: Established in 1962, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is the foundation of Charles Edwin Stanton and based in Denver, Colorado. Stanton established the foundation after his wife’s death and funded it from the sale of Belmar Farms in Lakewood. The foundation is “dedicated to fostering, through arts and culture, a creative, inspiring and connected community in the Denver region.” It funds local efforts in the arts and creative leadership.
Grants for Arts and Culture
The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation supports visual and performing arts organizations that enhance the cultural landscape in Denver, and in May 2023, the funder announced a new strategic framework focused on equity. All of its current grantmaking is conducted through an equity lens. Grants fund artistic excellence, visionary leadership, innovation, boosting cultural participation, the connection between art and community, and enhancing Denver’s art scene.
The funder provides general operating support, project support, capital project support, and through a collaborative grantmaking initiative that supports social practice projects that address local social issues. With regard to leadership, the funder supports the Denver art community with an annual awards program and the Livingston Fellowship Program.
Past local grantees include Art Students League of Denver, Central City Opera House Association, and Clyfford Still Museum.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $5,000 and $250,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving on the awarded grants page of the funder’s website. Grantmaking focuses on Denver, Colorado, and all grants must benefit residents of Colorado.
This foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofits after applicants call the foundation to discuss funding requests. However, it does not accept unsolicited requests that are not preceded by a phone call. The funder uses an online application platform and accepts applications before February 10, May 10, August 10, and November 10 deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at webinfo@bonfils-stanton.org or 303-825-3774.
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