About Us
The Daniels Fund is positively influencing American life.
Equipping people with the experiences, opportunities, and education they need to unlock their full potential.
The Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation committed to making life better for people in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Guided by the vision and values of our founder, Bill Daniels, we invest in the potential of individuals and communities through grants and scholarships.
We support people with the education, experiences, and resources they need to thrive. We believe every person should be prepared to contribute ethically, civically, and academically in order to fully participate in our American democracy and free market economy.
What Drives Us
We are the stewards of Bill Daniels’ legacy, committed to supporting people from all backgrounds as they pursue a better future and a stronger community. The values that shaped Bill’s life include ethics and integrity, honesty, respect for all people, loyalty and reliability, entrepreneurial spirit, patriotism and dedication to community, excellence, and etiquette. These principles guide everything we do.
Our Commitment
Since our founding, the Daniels Fund has awarded more than $1 billion in grants and scholarships. But numbers don’t tell the whole story. We measure success in lives changed, communities strengthened, and opportunities expanded.
big bets
Through our Big Bets, we invest in community-driven solutions tackling some of the most complex challenges with innovations that have the power to scale.
Through the Daniels Scholarship Program, we have the privilege of supporting the dreams of industrious young people from working class families who are eager to contribute to their communities and realize their full potential.
Through our strategic investments in the Rocky Mountain West, we collaborate with highly effective nonprofits to remove barriers and increase access to opportunities for individuals and communities to grow and thrive.
From expanding quality education options for families, to making youth sports accessible and affordable, to prioritizing work to address homelessness and addiction, to enabling people with disabilities and the aging to live independently, these investments are changing lives in our region.
Impact Highlights To Date
“I've lived a fantastic life. I've had a ball. I've done everything that a guy would want to do. I’ve got all the money I could ever spend. To me, the excitement is: What’s next? What contribution can we make? That’s where all the fun is.”
Bill Daniels | Founder