Women’s Foundation of Colorado
/OVERVIEW: The Women’s Foundation of Colorado supports the needs of women and girls in Colorado.
FUNDING AREAS: Women and girls
IP TAKE: This funder’s current strategic plan is heavily focused on providing education and job training and placement for women so that they can sustain livable-wage jobs.
PROFILE: Established in 1987, the Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFC) is a women’s philanthropy organization based in Denver, Colorado. A group of local Colorado women came together in 1985 to discuss the idea of this foundation, which now combines resources from various sources to support shared goals. The foundation aims to "catalyze community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families.” WFC funds local Colorado efforts for women and girls.
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado works through various giving programs to achieve its mission, such as Power of Extended Philanthropy, the Empowerment Council and Dads for Daughters. Current giving circles of WFC are Beyond our Borders, The Community Chest, Sisterhood of Philanthropy Impacting Needs and Women's Impact Investing Giving Circle. It facilitates legacy giving and donor-advised fund giving for donors who are interested in women’s issues in the state and also corporate giving for companies looking to create equitable opportunities for Colorado women and their families. The funder also provides emergency relief and anti-racism resources on its website.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $35,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the entire state of Colorado. Grantees are based in Denver, Durango, Pueblo, Eagle, Fort Morgan and other communities in the state. Past local grantees include Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado, Durango Adult Education Center and Colorado Children’s Campaign.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for some but not all opportunities. Contact WFC to learn about current opportunities that are accessible and accepting applications. Direct general questions to the staff at wfco@wfco.org or 303-285-2960.
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