Credit Union of Colorado Foundation Provides $71,450 in Grants

Funds support nonprofits addressing urgent community needs across the state.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:37pm

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The Credit Union of Colorado Foundation has awarded $71,450 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations across Colorado through its emergency assistance fund. The fund provides short-term financial support to nonprofits addressing urgent community needs such as housing stability, food security, medical emergencies, and disaster recovery.

Why it matters

The Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's grants help strengthen local communities by supporting nonprofits that are working to address pressing issues and provide critical services to those in need. This type of community-focused philanthropy can have a meaningful impact, especially during times of crisis or hardship.

The details

The grants were awarded to a diverse group of nonprofit organizations, including Five Star Schools Foundation, Kids Pak, Westminster Public Schools Foundation, Kaizen Food Rescue, Boyz Brotherhood Inc., Community Food Bank of Grand Junction, FrontLine Farming, and Jeffco Prosperity Partners. The funds will be used to support the organizations' efforts to address urgent community needs in areas like housing, food security, and medical care.

  • The grants were awarded in April 2026.

The players

Credit Union of Colorado Foundation

A philanthropic organization that provides financial support to nonprofits addressing urgent community needs in Colorado.

Phil Smith

Board chair of the Credit Union of Colorado Foundation and president and CEO of Credit Union of Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“Credit Union of Colorado Foundation exists to strengthen the communities we serve, and the Emergency Assistance Fund is one of the most direct ways we do that.”

— Phil Smith, Board chair, Credit Union of Colorado Foundation; President and CEO, Credit Union of Colorado

The takeaway

The Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's grants demonstrate the important role that community-focused philanthropy can play in supporting nonprofits and addressing urgent needs at the local level. By providing flexible funding to a range of organizations, the foundation is helping to strengthen communities across the state.