Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesColorado, United States11-50 Employees
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is a Denver-based philanthropic funder that advances the arts and creative leadership through grants and fellowships. It supports arts organizations and nonprofit leaders in Denver, drawing on the city’s cultural history while pursuing innovation in the region’s creative economy. Operating within the philanthropic fundraising field, the foundation administers programs and partnerships that sustain the local arts community. Its program history includes initiatives tied to leadership development and inclusive grantmaking, such as the Livingston Fellowship program and DEI-oriented opportunities. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the foundation maintains a modest staff and concentrates its support on the arts ecosystem in the region. In 2023 it announced a strategic framework centered on racial equity, signaling a focus on equity in program design and governance. The organization targets arts organizations and nonprofit leaders as its primary beneficiaries, seeking to strengthen cultural and creative leadership in the Denver area.