Mission
To perpetuate the generosity of John G. Duncan by supporting a variety of charitable causes within Colorado.
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.
Program areas
Education
Human services
Health
States served
Colorado
Geographic limitations
Although there are no restrictions, the Trust focuses primarily on donating to areas outside of Metro-Denver and helping the most impoverished areas of Colorado, including the following counties. However, the organization does not need to be based or established in one of these counties (any Colorado-based organization that targets these counties through programs or other outreach is sufficient):
- Crowley
- Bent
- Costilla
- Saguache
- Huerfano
- Prowers
- Conejos
- Otero
- Baca
- Las Animas
- Alamosa
- Pueblo
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The John G. Duncan Charitable Trust supports a variety of charitable, benevolent, educational, and religious purposes within the state of Colorado.
Requirements
- Organizations must serve and operate in Colorado.
- Organizations are eligible to apply once per calendar year.
Other limitations
Although there are no restrictions, the Trust focuses primarily on donating to areas outside of Metro-Denver and helping the most impoverished areas of Colorado, including the following counties. However, the organization does not need to be based or established in one of these counties (any Colorado-based organization that targets these counties through programs or other outreach is sufficient):
- Crowley
- Bent
- Costilla
- Saguache
- Huerfano
- Prowers
- Conejos
- Otero
- Baca
- Las Animas
- Alamosa
- Pueblo
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.
About the Foundation
John G. Duncan was born in Sacramento, California in 1866. He lived a substantial portion of his life in Henderson, Kentucky, where he was actively involved in the philanthropic community. He later relocated to Denver, Colorado where he also supported a number of different non-profit organizations. Mr. Duncan died in 1955 at the age of 89.
