Ballantine Family Fund

The Ballantine Family Fund is a general purpose fund, which means the Trustees approve grants across a broad spectrum, including arts and culture, environment, animal protection, education, human services, and youth. Nonprofit organizations submit an online application to the Ballantine Family Fund (ballantinefamilyfund.com). The Trustees evaluate the quarterly requests to determine their ability to support the proposal based on the mission and purpose. The Community Foundation serves as the Grant Manager for the Ballantine Family.

In 2019, the Ballantine Family Fund awarded $245,623 to 121 nonprofits in Southwest Colorado, which includes Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan Counties. The average grant size was $2,030.

Also in 2019, the Ballantine Trustees granted an additional $65,000 to seven nonprofits in La Plata and Montezuma counties, serving early childhood education and arts & culture. Those Core Value grantees are the Early Childhood Councils of La Plata and Montelores, Durango Arts Center & Merely Players, Durango Creative District, Montezuma County Historical Society, and Southwest La Plata Library District.

These Core Value Grants are an unsolicitated infusion of funds designated for a significant impact in a particular area of need, as identified by the Trustees.

The Community Foundation supports the Ballantine Family Fund as grant managers by bringing nonprofit knowledge and financial expertise, while the Ballantine trustees maintain their independence with grant making decisions and funding priorities.

To apply to the Ballantine Family Fund, please click here.