The White Rose Foundation's purpose is to promote, encourage, assist, and engage in any and all kinds of charitable work to improve the educational, social, and economic welfare of people of color and other disadvantaged persons.  

The organization is especially focused on transformational programs that reduce educational inequality, increase access to social determinants such as food, housing, transportation, and leadership development for Black women, teens, and girls.

Funding areas:

• Arts & Culture

• Humanities

• Education

• Health & Behavioral Health

-In the area of education, the White Rose Foundation is responsive to the task of strengthening education at the primary and secondary school levels, with consideration given to selected higher education initiatives. Services include college scholarships for cross-cultural community interaction and philanthropic support of Black youth in the State of Colorado.

-In the area of health and welfare, activities that promote a healthy heart, women’s wellness, tissue donor awareness, and mental health are given priority.

We support activities that promote equal opportunity, equity, diversity, advancement, and recognition for the Black community.

We will continue to support a wide range of worthy activities, including matching challenge funds in collaboration with other educational, civic, or cultural organizations encompassing national and international trends and the arts.

To assist with our learning and evaluation, please select your organization’s primary service area. Along with our priority areas, you will have the option to select “other.” and write in your primary service area. Your grant application will be evaluated according to fit with the guidelines and the goals of the White Rose Foundation.

Region: Metro Denver

This funding opportunity has two grant cycles. The spring cycle applications are open from March 1- April 15. The fall cycle applications are open from August 1- September 15.