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The Daniels Fund supports highly effective nonprofit organizations working in eight core funding areas through grants for specific programs, projects, general operating support, or capital campaigns. The application process begins with an online eligibility quiz followed by a formal inquiry form.
Daniels Fund is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is % Linda Childears. It holds total assets of $1.4B. Annual income is reported at $148.7M. DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM - THE GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR FOUR-STATE REGION, AS WELL AS SOME PROGRAMS WITH A NATIONAL IMPACT. BILL DANIELS PERSONALLY DEFINED THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS WE SERVE, AS WELL AS OUR GRANT FUNDING AREAS: AGING, AMATEUR SPORTS, DISABILITIES, DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HOMELESS & DISADVANTAGED, K-12 EDUCATION REFORM, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. According to available records, Daniels Fund has made 1,492 grants totaling $189.6M, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $61M and $65M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $63.6M, with an average award of $127K. The foundation has supported 793 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 48 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
DANIELS FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - THE DANIELS FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO DISTINCT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. THE DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, A COMMITMENT TO SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES, WELL-ROUNDED PERSONALITY, AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY. THE BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO SELECT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTLY TO THEIR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS.
Expenses: $13.1M
DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM - THE GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR FOUR-STATE REGION, AS WELL AS SOME PROGRAMS WITH A NATIONAL IMPACT. BILL DANIELS PERSONALLY DEFINED THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS WE SERVE, AS WELL AS OUR GRANT FUNDING AREAS: AGING, AMATEUR SPORTS, DISABILITIES, DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HOMELESS & DISADVANTAGED, K-12 EDUCATION REFORM, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,492 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, WY, NM.
Daniels Fund has distributed a total of $189.6M across 1,492 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $127K. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $63.6M.
The application deadline is NONE - ANNUALLY - MID-NOVEMBER. THE DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN CO, NM, UT & WY, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS WITH A NATIONAL IMPACT. FOR A LIST OF FUNDING AREAS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DANIELSFUND.ORG/GRANTS/FUNDING-AREAS. STUDENTS MAY USE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP AT ANY 2- OR 4-YEAR ACCREDITED NONPROFIT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE US WITH AN INTENTION TO COMPLETE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE. DANIELS SCHOLARS ARE OUTSTANDING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO POSSESS TREMENDOUS STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, THE PASSION TO SUCCEED, A WILLINGNESS TO WORK HARD, & A COMMITMENT TO GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY - ALL VALUES THAT DANIELS FUND FOUNDER, BILL DANIELS FELT WERE CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN LIFE. DANIELS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO 2- & 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN CO, NM, UT, & WY THAT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS INCLUDING ADULTS ENTERING OR RETURNING TO COLLEGE; STUDENTS FORM ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITIES & YOUTH OFFENDER PROGRAMS; THE GED RECIPIENTS.
Daniels Fund is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 48 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Skandera | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $813K | $37K | $851K |
| David Brown | TREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $351K | $40K | $392K |
| Luke Ragland | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | $328K | $15K | $344K |
| Laura Rizzo | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | $292K | $33K | $326K |
| Kristen Morgan | CHIEF OF STAFF | $278K | $33K | $312K |
Total Giving
$79.4M
Total Assets
$1.3B
Fair Market Value
$1.6B
Net Worth
$1.3B
Grants Paid
$67.4M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$155.7M
Distribution Amount
$75.6M
Total: $146.4M
Total Grants
1,492
Total Giving
$189.6M
Average Grant
$127K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
793
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Americans Education Foundation2021 OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $770K | 2021 |
| See Attached StatementSEE ATTACHED STATEMENT | Denver, CO | $63.6M | 2022 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionNATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM - WORLD WAR II IN THE AIR | Chicago, IL | $1.8M | 2021 |
| Homewise IncNEW MEXICO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $1.8M | 2021 |
| University Of DenverSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO |
Other foundations that have funded Daniels Fund.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Foundation | $1K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| French Foundation | $1K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| French Foundation | $1K | 2021 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| French Foundation | $1K | 2020 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Bo Peretto | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | $235K | $19K | $255K |
| William Fowler | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 5/23) | $156K | $34K | $190K |
| Hank Brown | DIRECTOR | $64K | $0 | $64K |
| John Fitzgerald | DIRECTOR | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Brian Deevy | DIRECTOR | $59K | $0 | $59K |
| Margaret Kelley | DIRECTOR | $59K | $0 | $59K |
| Tom Marinkovich | DIRECTOR | $58K | $0 | $58K |
| Susana Martinez | DIRECTOR | $54K | $0 | $54K |
| Leroy Williams | DIRECTOR | $53K | $0 | $53K |
| Francisco Garcia | DIRECTOR | $51K | $0 | $51K |
| James Nicholson | DIRECTOR | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| John Suthers | BOARD CHAIRMAN | $41K | $0 | $41K |
| Randall Wells | DIRECTOR | $32K | $0 | $32K |
| $1.7M |
| 2021 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain IncorporatedJA FREE ENTERPRISE CENTER | Denver, CO | $1.5M | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - BoulderSCHOLARSHIP | Boulder, CO | $1.5M | 2021 |
| Colorado State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Fort Collins, CO | $1.1M | 2021 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce FoundationNATIONAL CIVICS BEE (NATIONAL PORTION) | Mt Laurel, NJ | $1M | 2021 |
| Colorado School Of MinesSCHOLARSHIP | Golden, CO | $942K | 2021 |
| University Of UtahSCHOLARSHIP | Salt Lake City, UT | $864K | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities And Community Services Of The Archdiocese Of Denver IncEMERGENCY SHELTER, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Denver, CO | $650K | 2021 |
| CrosspurposeCROSSPURPOSE LEADER PROGRAM AND CAPITAL RENOVATION PROJECT | Denver, CO | $600K | 2021 |
| University Of WyomingSCHOLARSHIP | Laramie, WY | $599K | 2021 |
| Colorado SucceedsHOMEGROWN TALENT INITIATIVE: BUILDING COLORADO'S CAREER-CONNECTED CONTINUUM | Littleton, CO | $550K | 2021 |
| Marketing & Business Administration Research And Curriculum CenterETHICS INITIATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 2.0 | Columbus, OH | $544K | 2021 |
| Casper Family YmcaYMCAS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE TWO | Casper, WY | $500K | 2021 |
| Young Men'S Christian Association Sheridan CountyYMCA'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Sheridan, WY | $500K | 2021 |
| Evanston Child Development CenterNEW FACILITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Evanston, WY | $500K | 2021 |
| National Alliance For Public Charter SchoolsNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS (NATIONAL PORTION) | Washington, DC | $500K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Salt LakePROMISE PARTNERSHIP | Salt Lake City, UT | $500K | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory SchoolPLANNING FOR EXPANSION, ACCELERATED LEARNING | Denver, CO | $400K | 2021 |
| Bridge HouseREADY TO WORK PROGRAMS | Boulder, CO | $350K | 2021 |
| University Of Northern ColoradoSCHOLARSHIP | Greeley, CO | $345K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - DenverSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $322K | 2021 |
| Colorado League Of Charter SchoolsOPERATING SUPPORT AND PLANNING AND STARTUP GRANTS FOR NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS | Denver, CO | $320K | 2021 |
| Colorado Christian UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Lakewood, CO | $309K | 2021 |
| Black Canyon Boys & Girls ClubMONTROSE CLUB CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Montrose, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| 50can IncNEWMEXICOKIDSCAN | Washington, DC | $300K | 2021 |
| Ace ScholarshipsCOLORADO SCHOLARSHIPS | Greenwood Village, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of America Northern RockiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN WYOMING | Sheridan, WY | $300K | 2021 |
| Phoenix Multisport Dba The PhoenixGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN COLORADO | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Young Men'S Christian Association Of Metropolitan DenverYOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationDANIELS FUND ETHICS INITIATIVE 3.0 | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| The Other Side AcademyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Care And Share IncorporatedALAMOSA FACILITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Colorado Springs, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Ascent Classical Academy Charter SchoolsCONTINUING EXPANSION AND PLANNING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS | Golden, CO | $290K | 2021 |
| The Philanthropy RoundtablePHILANTHROPIC FREEDOM AND ANNUAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $275K | 2021 |
| We FortifyWORKING FUSION AT MILL STREET | Colorado Springs, CO | $275K | 2021 |
| University Of WashingtonSCHOLARSHIP | Seattle, WA | $264K | 2021 |
| ReschoolDEMONSTRATION PROJECT | Denver, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Northern UtahUNITED PARTNERSHIP | Ogden, UT | $250K | 2021 |
| Colorado Meth Project Incorporated Dba Rise Above ColoradoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Broomfield, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| Valley Hope AssociationPARKER FACILITY RENOVATION | Parker, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| American Indian Academy Of DenverEXPANSION AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | Denver, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The RockiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| Activate Work IncACTIVATE WORK - ACTIVATEIT POWERED BY PER SCHOLAS | Denver, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - Colorado SpringsSCHOLARSHIP | Colorado Springs, CO | $244K | 2021 |
| University Of Northern Colorado Foundation IncorporatedDANIELS FUND ETHICS INITIATIVE 3.0 | Greeley, CO | $240K | 2021 |
| Regis UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $231K | 2021 |
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