Christie Cadwell Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on health-related initiatives, social services, and civil rights advocacy, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as the American Diabetes Association and ProPublica. The foundation provides financial assistance primarily for operating costs and charitable program expenses, indicating a commitment to sustaining the efforts of its grantees. It serves a diverse range of recipients, including health charities, social services, and educational nonprofits, with a notable emphasis on community support. While it is based in Colorado, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits seeking modest operating or program support (typical grants ~$1K–$10K) with a track record or ties to the foundation’s network, especially organizations in Colorado or recognizable regional/national groups.
Good Fit
- • Requests for operating support or general operating flexibility.
- • Organizational track record and established fiscal systems.
- • Prior relationship, referral, or visibility within Colorado philanthropic networks.
- • Alignment with sectors the foundation has funded (health, social services, journalism/advocacy).
- • Budget and ask sizes consistent with past grants (mostly under $15K).
Geography
Grants are distributed across seven U.S. states plus Baja California Sur, indicating a multi-state (and international) footprint even though a majority of dollars go to Colorado.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funds around 10–11 distinct organizations and supports a mix of local, regional and national groups, but the top five recipients capture a large share of dollars, producing a moderate breadth of recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows a small number of new grantees (two in the latest year) but most awards go to repeat recipients; the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants, so unsolicited entrants are possible but unlikely without a relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
