Colorado group Cobalt spent $2.4M on abortion aid
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The Cobalt Abortion Fund in Colorado spent a record $2.4 million in 2025 helping nearly 4,000 people access and pay for abortion care, the organization says.
Why it matters: Colorado has positioned itself as a post-Dobbs haven, and the sharp rise in spending underscores the increasing financial strain left by states that have outlawed abortions.
By the numbers: In 2021 — before the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling in June 2022 — the abortion fund provided $207,000 in aid to people seeking abortions.
- By 2025, the number soared to $2.4 million, a roughly tenfold increase, the organization said Wednesday.
What they are saying: "The trend lines are showing that abortion funds are still a necessary part of this ecosystem," said Cobalt Abortion Fund director Melisa Hidalgo-Cuellar.
Zoom in: The bulk of the spending ($1.7 million) provided 3,988 clients with financial assistance for abortion procedures, an 84% increase in spending from 2024.
- 48% were Colorado clients, with another 40% from Texas. The remainder came from other anti-abortion states.
Cobalt provided $665,000 to 1,106 clients for logistical support, including travel, meals and lodging.
Follow the money: Karen Middleton, Cobalt's president, said her organization's money comes from a mix of individual donors and foundations — a majority of them from Colorado — but she declined to identify them.