The Telluray Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a strong emphasis on youth mental health, education, and community development. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of children and families, particularly through initiatives that address mental health crises and provide educational resources. The foundation supports a diverse range of organizations, including schools, health facilities, and community programs, indicating a holistic approach to community support. While it primarily operates in Colorado, its funding also extends to initiatives in other states, showcasing a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Colorado-based nonprofit (or an organization with a clear Colorado program) with demonstrable alignment to the foundation's observed priorities (youth mental health, education, community services, food and conservation) and connections or visibility within local philanthropic networks.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Colorado communities, especially the Littleton/Denver-Tri Cities area.
- • Work in youth mental health, K–12 education, community food programs, local cultural institutions, or conservation.
- • Organizational capacity for grants ranging from small holiday gifts to six-figure operating or capital awards.
- • Existing relationships or referrals to the foundation staff, board, or known grantee partners.
Geography
Grants appear to be multi-state in count (recipients in about five states), but the latest year was heavily concentrated in the foundation's home state, with roughly 84% of dollars going to Colorado.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded a large and diverse set of recipients (45 distinct organizations and 51 grants) across multiple program types, with substantial numbers of both new and returning grantees.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows new grantees are regularly added (25 new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly indicates grants are to preselected recipients and no public application or contact route is published, so unsolicited applicants have an unclear path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
