Daily 3 Foundations - 9/5/25
9/05/2025
Here are today’s daily 3 foundations.
The Daniels Fund
Website:
https://www.danielsfund.org/
Mission & Purpose: Founded by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, the Daniels Fund provides grants and scholarships in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Funding Guidelines: The grant program supports nonprofits in their four-state region across eight funding areas: Aging, Amateur Sports, Disabilities, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Early Childhood Education, K-12 Education Reform, Homelessness, and Youth Development. They have an open online application process.
The Blandin Foundation
Website:
https://blandinfoundation.org/
Mission & Purpose: To strengthen rural Minnesota communities, especially the Grand Rapids area. They are one of the state's largest rural-based and rural-focused foundations.
Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking focuses on leadership development, economic opportunity, and community vitality within rural Minnesota. They have an open inquiry process for eligible organizations.
The El Pomar Foundation
Website:
https://www.elpomar.org/
Mission & Purpose: A general-purpose foundation that contributes to the well-being of the people of Colorado through grants and community stewardship programs.
Funding Guidelines: They have regional councils and provide grants in areas like arts, education, health, and human services across the state of Colorado. They have a competitive grant application process.