Adolph Coors Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Adolph Coors Foundation supports youth, adult work programs, entrepreneurship, integrative medicine and public policy in Colorado.
FUNDING AREAS: Youth, adult work programs, entrepreneurship, integrative medicine, public policy
IP TAKE: This foundation has a long list of things that it does not fund, so consider reaching out to the staff by phone or email to discuss an idea before submitting an online application.
PROFILE: Established in 1975, the Adolph Coors Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. This is the foundation of Bill and Joe Coors, who created it from the estate of Adolph Coors, Jr. (1884-1970). German-American brewer Adolph Herman Joseph Coors Sr. founded the Adolph Coors Company in Golden, Colorado. Adolph Coors Jr. was the second president of the beer company. The Coors Foundation seeks to “promote the western values of self-reliance, personal responsibility and integrity.” It aims to make Colorado a land of opportunity for all people and funds local efforts for youth, adult work programs, entrepreneurship, integrative medicine and public policy.
The Adolph Coors Foundation supports youth and youth development causes that include one-on-one mentoring, academic tutoring, character development, leadership, STEM education and financial literacy. Adult work program support includes paid on-the-job training, vocational training and job placement. Public policy grants fund analysis of the free enterprise system, preserving democracy, upholding personal responsibility, leadership, and American values. Grants for entrepreneurship and integrative medicine are by invitation only.
Grants range between $2,000 and $200,000. In a recent year, the funder awarded 127 grants totaling $7.5 million. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the state of Colorado. Other than public policy requests, all applicants must operate in and serve Colorado. Past local grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado, Big Idea Project, and Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for some issue areas. The application deadlines are March 1, July 1 and November 1 for Colorado nonprofits. The review process for grants takes about four months. Direct general questions to the staff at 303-388-1636 or via online form.
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