Ent Credit Union Awards $300,000 YES Grants to Colorado Nonprofits

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on May 27, 2025

Ent Credit Union has awarded its 2025 Youth Endowment Services (YES) Grants totaling $300,000 to 116 standout nonprofits that are making a meaningful impact on youth across Colorado.

“The need across Colorado is still growing, and choosing which nonprofits to fund is never easy — every single one is doing meaningful work,” said Annie Snead, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations, Ent Credit Union. “When we support kiddos’ well-being, we’re strengthening entire communities — and we are grateful to our Ent team members for being part of this special grant program.”

The YES Grant program was established in 2000 to support nonprofits improving the lives of Colorado youth. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $2.5 million to 350 nonprofit organizations that are advancing critical services such as shelter, food security, education, literacy, and more. The YES Grants program is one piece of Ent’s broader giving strategy. In 2025, Ent will give more than $3 million in grants and in-kind donations to nonprofits across the state.

2025 YES Grants awarded per region:

• Denver Metro: $114,000
• Northern Colorado: $56,000
• Pikes Peak Region: $93,000
• Pueblo/Southern Colorado: $37,000

All applications were evaluated by a volunteer panel of Ent employees based on the organization’s general benefit to the community, potential ability to use the grant to obtain additional funds, and degree of current community support, among other criteria. Submissions may address any focus area pertinent to Colorado youth, and organizations should request an amount consistent with the impact, reach, and expected expenses associated with their program.

Posted in Colorado, Community Impact, Regional Member News.