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Cbc Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$48k
Granted FY2024still arriving
30
Grants FY2024still arriving
8
States reached
$5k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0191% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Education$73kHealth$48kEnvironment$47kFood & Nutrition$41kAnimals$29kCivil Rights$28kHuman Services$25kPublic Benefit$15kOther$0
02FY2024 · 30 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

$1,000
Median grant
8
States reached
$820k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
VIDA VERDE$5,000
PELOTONIA$4,500
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER$4,250
ALAMEDA CO COMMUNITY FOODBANK$4,000
DENVER ACADEMY$3,000
DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL$3,000
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES$3,000
COLIN BOLAN MEMORIAL FUND$1,500
MEALS ON WHEELS OF ALAMEDO CO$1,500
ANIMAL RESCUE OF THE ROCKIES$1,000
THE ACTION CENTER$1,000
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER$1,000
DENVER FOOD RESCUE$1,000
CHILDREN'S TREEHOUSE FOUNDATION$1,000
FLORIDA STATE PARK FOUNDATION$1,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY17–24, $9k) land where the poverty rate runs at 12%, against an area that typically sits at 9%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 9%CHARITY WATER: $500 → 17%CHARITY WATER: $500 → 17%DENVER RESCUE MISSION: $2k → 12%DENVER RESCUE MISSION: $1k → 12%DENVER RESCUE MISSION: $1k → 12%DENVER RESCUE MISSION: $1k → 12%DENVER RESCUE MISSION: $1k → 12%DENVER RESCUE MISSION: $800 → 12%BLACK LIVES MATTER 5280: $1k → 12%BLACK LIVES MATTER 5280: $1k → 12%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
NY
OH
CA
CO
VA
MD
AR
DC
AL
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

96%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$352k · 55 repeat orgs$13k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +44% since the first grant, against +26% for those funded once.

55 repeat relationships: 27 still active in FY2024, 28 since wound down; 2 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

55
10

Total granted

$352k
$9k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+44%
+26%

Still filing today

60%
60%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 92% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $4k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
EducationAnimalsHuman ServicesEnvironmentInternationalHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • DC
    DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
    5× · 2020–2024 · $31k · revenue +150%
  • SP
    SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC
    8× · 2017–2024 · $26k · revenue +10%
  • P
    PELOTONIA
    6× · 2019–2024 · $25k · revenue +217%

Funded once

  • CI
    CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA
    one grant, 2017 · $2k · revenue +3%
  • WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INCgraduated
    one grant, 2018 · $2k · revenue +43%
  • IG
    Individual grant recipient
    one grant, 2022 · $1k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Colorado Museum of Natural History

Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science.

Arts & Culture
2
Rocky Mountain Wild

Rocky mountain wild works to protect, connect, and restore wildlife and wild lands in the southern rocky mountain region. we work to secure the biodiversity of the mountains, plains, and desert ecosystems of colorado, wyoming, utah, and…

Environment
3
Colorado Legal Services

To provide meaningful access to high quality, civil legal services in the pursuit of justice for as many low income persons and members of vulnerable populations throughout colorado as possible.

Crime & Legal
4
Colorado Gives Foundation

We connect people, ideas, and nonprofits to make good happen. our vision is that all of jeffco is thriving.

Philanthropy
5
Colorado Nonprofit Association

Colorado nonprofit association strengthens colorado's nonprofits through education, connection and advocacy.

Community Improvement
6
Santa Fe Community Foundation

The santa fe community foundation inspires philanthropic generosity, strengthens nonprofits, and fosters positive change to build a more vibrant, healthy, and resilient region. the foundation's vision is a thriving northern new mexico,…

Philanthropy
7
Aia Colorado

AIA Colorado,is the voice of the architecture profession in Colorado. Through advocacy, leadership development, education and resources for architects, the organization supports architecture professionals in designing a better world where…

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8
The Water Research Foundation

The purpose of the water research foundation (wrf) is a definitive research organization to advance the science of all things water to better meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. to engage exclusively in…

Environment
9
Allosource

Inspired by the gift of donation from our communities, allosource responsibly provides innovative cellular and tissue allografts to advance patient healing.

Health
10
Environmental Investigation Agency

To establish and promote programs to protect the global climate, forests, wildlife and the natural environment, through research, advocacy, and investigation.

International
11
The Union of Concerned Scientists Inc

The union of concerned scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.

International
12
Fauna & Flora International Usa Inc

Our mission is to act to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take into account human needs.

Philanthropy
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Denver Rescue Mission; the most unlike its peers is Colorado Mountain Bike Association. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

44 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 44 of the 69 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
9
Early backer (in before they grew)
42/44
Grantees still filing
35/44
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

VIDA VERDE: $26,550 · OtherVIDA VERDEALAMEDA CO COMMUNITY FOODBANK: $25,750 · OtherALAMEDA CO COMMUNITY FOODBANKVILLAGE OF WAITE HILL: $15,000 · OtherVILLAGE OF WAITE HILLKIRTLAND COUNTRY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: $15,000 · OtherKIRTLAND COUNTRY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPMULLEN HIGH SCHOOL: $12,000 · OtherMULLEN HIGH SCHOOLCOLIN BOLAN MEMORIAL FUND: $10,350 · OtherMEALS ON WHEELS OF ALAMEDO CO: $10,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipient: $9,000 · Other+39 more: $96,950 · Other+39 moreDENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: $31,000 · EducationDENVER CHRISTIAN SCHO…PELOTONIA: $25,000 · EducationPELOTONIALAKE RIDGE ACADEMY: $4,900 · EducationLAKE RIDGE ACADEMYSECOND WIND FUND INC: $3,800 · EducationSECOND WIND FUND INCDENVER ACADEMY INC: $3,000 · Education+1 more: $1,500 · EducationSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC: $25,800 · Crime & LegalANIMAL RESCUE OF THE ROCKIES: $5,000 · AnimalsFRIENDS OF OAKLAND ANIMAL SERVICES: $4,000 · AnimalsROCKY MOUNTAIN FELINE RESCUE INC: $4,000 · AnimalsPETFIX NORTHEAST OHIO INC: $3,500 · AnimalsFriends of Foothills Animal Shelter: $2,500 · AnimalsCOLORADO OPEN LANDS: $6,300 · EnvironmentEarth Island Institute Inc: $5,750 · EnvironmentWORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC: $2,000 · EnvironmentSANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPER INC: $500 · EnvironmentDENVER RESCUE MISSION: $6,300 · Human ServicesSox Place Inc: $2,250 · Human ServicesBLACK LIVES MATTER 5280: $2,000 · Human ServicesCHARITY GLOBAL INC: $1,000 · Human ServicesFLORIDA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION INC: $6,300 · Recreation & SportsColorado Mountain Bike Association: $3,000 · Recreation & Sports
Other$220,600Education$69,200Crime & Legal$25,800Animals$19,000Environment$14,550Human Services$11,550Recreation & Sports$9,300

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetDENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: $31,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC: $25,800 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetPELOTONIA: $25,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetThe Livestrong Foundation: $7,000 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetDENVER RESCUE MISSION: $6,300 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetFLORIDA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION INC: $6,300 over 6y, 0.1% of budgetCOLORADO OPEN LANDS: $6,300 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetEarth Island Institute Inc: $5,750 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetJEFFCO ACTION CENTER INC THE ACTION CENTER: $5,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetANIMAL RESCUE OF THE ROCKIES: $5,000 over 5y, 0.2% of budgetLAKE RIDGE ACADEMY: $4,900 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $4,750 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetThe Childrens Treehouse Foundation: $4,500 over 4y, 0.9% of budgetFRIENDS OF OAKLAND ANIMAL SERVICES: $4,000 over 6y, 0.2% of budgetROCKY MOUNTAIN FELINE RESCUE INC: $4,000 over 4y, 0.2% of budgetSECOND WIND FUND INC: $3,800 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetPETFIX NORTHEAST OHIO INC: $3,500 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetLA CLINICA DE LA RAZA INC: $3,250 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetGIRLS INCORPORATED OF METRO DENVER: $3,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetColorado Mountain Bike Association: $3,000 over 3y, 0.3% of budgetDENVER ACADEMY INC: $3,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDENVER FOOD RESCUE: $3,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetPUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC: $2,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetFriends of Foothills Animal Shelter: $2,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetHEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL: $2,300 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetSox Place Inc: $2,250 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetCHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBLACK LIVES MATTER 5280: $2,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION: $1,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetFLASHES OF HOPE: $1,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetGREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC: $1,250 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetThe Forgotten International: $1,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetStreetside Stories Inc: $1,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetCHARITY GLOBAL INC: $1,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $1,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN: $1,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetMEALS ON WHEELS OF SAN FRANCISCO INC: $1,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE MORGAN ADAMS FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCOMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER: $800 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetIDEASTREAM: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPER INC: $500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMIDWEST RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC: $300 over 1y, 0.1% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ↗
  • Who funds SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC ↗
  • Who funds PELOTONIA ↗
  • Who funds The Livestrong Foundation ↗
  • Who funds DENVER RESCUE MISSION ↗
  • Who funds FLORIDA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds COLORADO OPEN LANDS ↗
  • Who funds Earth Island Institute Inc ↗
  • Who funds JEFFCO ACTION CENTER INC THE ACTION CENTER ↗
  • Who funds ANIMAL RESCUE OF THE ROCKIES ↗
  • Who funds LAKE RIDGE ACADEMY ↗
  • Who funds THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ↗
  • Who funds The Childrens Treehouse Foundation ↗
  • Who funds FRIENDS OF OAKLAND ANIMAL SERVICES ↗
  • Who funds ROCKY MOUNTAIN FELINE RESCUE INC ↗
  • Who funds SECOND WIND FUND INC ↗
  • Who funds PETFIX NORTHEAST OHIO INC ↗
  • Who funds LA CLINICA DE LA RAZA INC ↗
  • Who funds GIRLS INCORPORATED OF METRO DENVER ↗
  • Who funds Colorado Mountain Bike Association ↗
  • Who funds DENVER ACADEMY INC ↗
  • Who funds DENVER FOOD RESCUE ↗
  • Who funds PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC ↗
  • Who funds Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Colorado Gives Founda…The Denver FoundationXcel Energy FoundationThe Colorado Health F…The Janus Henderson F…Petsmart Charities IncThe Anschutz Foundati…Western Union Foundat…Mile High United Way …S&P Global Foundation…Rose Community Founda…The Cleveland Foundat…
Colorado Gives FoundationCO26× affinity12 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Colorado Gives Foundation · The Denver Foundation · Xcel Energy Foundation · The Colorado Health Foundation · The Janus Henderson Foundation · Petsmart Charities Inc · The Anschutz Foundation · Western Union Foundation · Mile High United Way Inc · S&P Global Foundation Fka the McGraw-Hill Research Foundation · Rose Community Foundation · The Cleveland Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Cbc Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Cbc Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%13%25%38%50%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    1get no government money at all
    14report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–50%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 69 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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