Bacon Family Foundation
The Bacon Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on health, education, and community services. Its mission reflects a commitment to addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and health-related initiatives, as evidenced by its funding for organizations such as food banks, homeless shelters, and health charities. The foundation also invests in educational programs and community development projects, aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in need. While it operates primarily within Colorado, its diverse funding portfolio indicates a broad interest in improving community welfare and supporting vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Colorado-based nonprofit (especially in Mesa County/Grand Junction) with a track record of local service in areas like food security, health services, homelessness, education, libraries or community impact, seeking general operating or capital support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Grand Junction or Mesa County, Colorado.
- • Request aligns with past purposes (food banks, homeless services, health recovery, education, library branches, or community impact funds).
- • Request is for operating support or a locally focused capital/project expense.
- • Established relationship or local references that show prior community engagement.
- • Request size consistent with prior awards (many grants in the $5k–$50k range, with occasional larger capital gifts).
Geography
Observed giving in both reported years was confined to Colorado, with 100% of grant dollars and grant counts directed to in-state recipients centered in the Grand Junction area.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded around 19–23 distinct organizations in each observed year across multiple sectors (food banks, health, homelessness, education, libraries), so the recipient set is broad despite some dollars concentrating among several larger local grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of accessibility includes a listed PO box and phone, a rolling submission policy with no specific form required, and observed newcomer activity (four new recipients in the latest year), while many recipients also returned—indicating a relationship-driven but still reachable portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
