John G. Duncan Charitable Trust

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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.