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John G. Duncan Charitable Trust

Duncan (John G.) Charitable Trust

Mission

To perpetuate the generosity of John G. Duncan by supporting a variety of charitable causes within Colorado.

Average giving

Average grant size: $10,000 to $20,000
Average total giving per year: $250,000 to $300,000

Annual application deadlines

January 1 to March 31

Applications are accepted during this time period for organizations whose primary focus is Education.

April 1 to June 30

Applications are accepted during this time period for organizations whose primary focus is Human Services.

July 1 to September 30

Applications are accepted during this time period for organizations whose primary focus is Health.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated within 60 days of each deadline.

Required reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. ✅ Location & Eligibility

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits based and operating within Colorado

Priority is given to organizations serving underserved counties outside Metro Denver, including Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Huerfano, Las Animas, Otero, Pueblo, and Saguache

2. 📅 Program Areas Aligned to Grant Cycles

Three grant cycles per year, each focused on a specific theme:

Jan–Mar: Education

Apr–Jun: Human Services

Jul–Sep: Health

You must apply during the window matching your project’s primary service area

3. 💸 Grant Size & Focus

Typical grants range between US $10,000 and $20,000, with total annual giving around $250K–$300K

The Trust does not fund general operating costs, capital projects, endowments, or national/international organizations

Projects should be program- or project-based, with tangible, measurable outcomes for Colorado communities.

4. 📝 One Application per Calendar Year

Nonprofit organizations may submit only one application in each annual cycle

If funded in one year, you must wait one year before reapplying.

5. ⏳ Timeline & Decision Process

Applicants receive an automatic confirmation upon submission.

Funding decisions are typically made within ~60 days after each deadline

Progress and final reports are often required after grant completion.

✅ Summary Table

Success Factor	Key Insight
Geographic eligibility	Must serve Colorado, priority for marginalized counties
Focused project proposal	Must align with grant theme and include measurable deliverables
Appropriate timing	Apply within correct cycle window
Funding scale	Best suited for $10k–$20k‑level project support
One submission per year	Avoid duplicate applications
Timely reporting	Prepare for mid-cycle updates and a final report

🧭 What Sets Successful Applications Apart:

Clearly demonstrate local impact and community focus, especially in under-resourced counties.

Provide specific project goals, with defined outcomes and timeline.

Keep the request modest, strategic, and clearly tied to Education, Human Services, or Health as defined by the grant cycle.

Ensure your organization is fully eligible and submit only a single, well-aligned application per year.

Eligibility Requirements

Requirements

Organizations must serve and operate in Colorado.
Organizations are eligible to apply once per calendar year.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Duncan (John G.) Charitable Trust

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 420 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104

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