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Professional advisors are advising to make your charitable contributions in 2025 with the changes that are part of H.R. 1.| Denver Foundation
Hurricane Melissa devastated the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, killing at least 30 people. It was one of the most powerful storms in more than 150 years, making landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. If you are looking to help, there are several organizations supporting to those in need: The post Support the victims of Hurricane Melissa appeared first on Denver Foundation.| Denver Foundation
Professional advisors are advising to make your charitable contributions in 2025 with the changes that are part of H.R. 1.| Denver Foundation
Month: June 2024| Denver Foundation
We're rooted in community. Created by and for the people of Metro Denver, The Denver Foundation is here to build a better Denver with you.| Denver Foundation
For a century, The Denver Foundation has been committed to strengthening the Denver community. As we celebrate 100 years in 2025, we are honoring this milestone by investing in projects that promote equity, education, sustainability, and community well-being. Our centennial initiatives include: Investing $100,000 in La Raza Park, supporting its transformation with native plant| Denver Foundation
Month: July 2025| Denver Foundation
We're rooted in community. Created by and for the people of Metro Denver, The Denver Foundation is here to build a better Denver with you.| Denver Foundation
We're rooted in community. Created by and for the people of Metro Denver, The Denver Foundation is here to build a better Denver with you.| Denver Foundation
Month: June 2025| Denver Foundation
We're rooted in community. Created by and for the people of Metro Denver, The Denver Foundation is here to build a better Denver with you.| Denver Foundation
This November, voters will make decisions on issues at the state and local levels. Some jurisdictions will host elections for voters to decide who represents them at the local levels of government. The Denver Foundation has assessed the state and local ballot issues to determine how we can best support these efforts. Our positions align The post The Denver Foundation 2025 Ballot Guide appeared first on Denver Foundation.| Denver Foundation
In September, more than 150 people came together to celebrate an expanded, more inclusive view of philanthropy. The event highlighted formal and informal ways communities give, especially within communities of color, that have inspired and empowered new philanthropists. Keynote: Hope of generosity Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman is an award-winning scholar and educator. He serves The post 100th Diversity Dialogue appeared first on Denver Foundation.| Denver Foundation
As we approach the end of 2025, many of our generous partners wish to make gifts and grants before the year ends. We are committed to meeting the goals and needs of all of our fundholders, but some gifts are more complicated to process and may take additional time. To ensure your gifts and grants| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: LaDawn Sullivan is the executive director of the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund. This is an excerpt from Chapter 4 of our book, “A Century of Impact: The Denver Foundation’s First 100 Years.” It offers a glimpse into the history of the foundation, highlighting our ongoing journey to advance diversity, equity, and| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: community leaders participating in the Inclusiveness Project in 2001. These are excerpts from Chapter 4 of our book, “A Century of Impact: The Denver Foundation’s First 100 Years.” It offers a glimpse into the history of the foundation, highlighting our ongoing journey to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. Read other| Denver Foundation
Conversations around change aren’t easy. This is something Jeff S. Fard, also known in the community as brother jeff, isn’t new to. As a multimedia journalist, historian, and community organizer, he’s often engaging in these conversations with youth, students, social organizations, and professionals. In 1994, he founded brother jeff’s Cultural Center—located in the historic The post Bringing community voices to the table appeared first on Denver Foundation.| Denver Foundation
Our 2025 annual investment meeting with fundholders covered market trends and how they impact our philanthropic investments.| Denver Foundation
Month: May 2025| Denver Foundation
The Reisher Scholars Program is one of Colorado’s premier scholarship programs, supporting Colorado college students to achieve their goals.| Denver Foundation
You can support students in realizing their education and life aspirations without accruing enormous debt by establishing a scholarship fund.| Denver Foundation
How The Denver Foundation has supported students since 1925 through funding educational causes and scholarships.| Denver Foundation
“What is one collaboration in the climate space that gives you hope right now?” That question, asked to the panel during our Climate Collaboration event, captured the day’s focus: bring together environmental advocates, civic leaders, donors, and corporate partners for vital discussions on climate change and collaborative action to address it. Dr. M Jackson, a| Denver Foundation
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A little rain.. a lot of heat… and thankfully, no snow: The Denver Foundation’s 2022 bike tour was a success. I started the bike tour in 2019 as a way to get to know the community and to listen and learn about the challenges and goals of each of Denver’s unique neighborhoods. I also wanted| Denver Foundation
English is available below Reflexionando sobre mi herencia hispana y el liderazgo latino en Denver Para mí, mi herencia hispana está fundada en familia y fe, en comunidad y conexión. Quería hablar sobre eso durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y compartir este mensaje en español, mi lengua materna. Mis padres son inmigrantes cubanos| Denver Foundation
“Use your voice. Your voice is your strength.” Those simple words were shared by Andrea Loudd, a resident of southwest Denver resident and community activist, during our visit to the Westwood neighborhood last month. Andrea was part of a large group of residents that came to meet with a group of Denver Foundation staffers, as| Denver Foundation
Last month, when we shared The Denver Foundation’s new Strategic Framework, we entered a new chapter, one centered in our values and shaped by the promise of ongoing co-creation with our community. As we move more deeply into this new Framework, we’re operating from a place of action, fueled by optimism about the strong and| Denver Foundation
A difficult year inspired immense generosity. Thanks to the incredible engagement of impact-driven philanthropists, 2020 was a record-breaking year for The Denver Foundation. Giving was up across the board, demonstrating once again that this community always comes through in challenging times. Contributions to the Foundation from individuals, families, businesses, and corporations totaled $202 million, the| Denver Foundation
To the Colorado General Assembly: On behalf of The Denver Foundation, I am writing today to express support for SB20-217 Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity, a bill that will increase transparency, accountability, and public oversight of law enforcement agencies. This bill is a first step toward meaningful reform of Colorado’s approach to public safety and law| Denver Foundation
“In these uncertain times.” For the past two-and-a-half months, I’ve struggled with this phrase. While much about this moment is, in fact, uncertain – the course this virus will take, what treatments or vaccines may become available and when, how aspects of daily life are changing – there is a whole lot that is certain.| Denver Foundation
Lisa Ramírez gives back through philanthropy, after scholarships helped her complete her degree and achieve a successful finance career.| Denver Foundation
Learn about the history of our giving circles, their growth over time, the different causes they support and their impact on the community.| Denver Foundation
Nonprofits are facing growing challenges due to federal funding cuts and ongoing uncertainty, threatening essential programs and services. As an organization that prioritizes listening to community needs, we asked all our partners, including nonprofits, donors, and our ACCI (Advisory Committee for Community Impact), how we can support them now. In response, we are stepping up| Denver Foundation
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has connected generosity to impact. The transformative gifts we’ve received and grants we’ve distributed over time represent the various people, organizations, and ideas that have shaped our communities. This story is part of our 100th series, highlighting how, together, we are building a stronger, thriving Metro Denver, Colorado, and| Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation's long history of partnering with local officials to create positive change for the city.| Denver Foundation
Photo credit: Larry Pierce, Courtesy Steamboat Springs Chamber Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation, is proud to announce the eight leadership development organizations selected to join our first Belonging Colorado Leadership Network Cohort. These organizations were chosen through a competitive process to participate in a six-month training program focused on bridge-building and| Denver Foundation
UPDATED: May 30, 2025. As a community foundation, we are proud to provide grants to nonprofits in the community to advance our mission. For 100 years, we have activated this kind of funding to meet the most pressing needs of the community. Several years ago, we heard from the community that we could supplement our| Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation is celebrating 100 years of our deep connection to the community, and we know that staying connected is what will carry us into the future. As part of our 100th anniversary celebrations, we brought together our donors and nonprofits to celebrate those connections during our Art of Connection event. It was an| Denver Foundation
Every year, we revisit our strategic framework and see how things are going. Four years into implementation, we decided to make some changes. As a learning organization, it is important to ensure that we are always listening to the community and adapting to its needs. Rather than a static road map, our strategic framework is| Denver Foundation
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has supported the community we serve when it needed us most, and our neighbors need us now. This week, federal agents conducted raids throughout our community, inflicting fear on many of our neighbors. This, in addition to the risk of critical services losing federal funding and the dismantling of| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network The diversity and unique perspectives of the people in our community are what make Colorado such a special place to live. This means all of our neighbors, including the roughly 563,000 immigrants who live here, and make up about 10% of Colorado’s population. As children, parents, students, friends,| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization (CLLARO) Fellowship Program, Civic Fabric Fund grantee. In 2024, The Denver Foundation awarded $267,250 to 13 organizations working to advance and implement local and state policy change in alignment with the foundation’s policy principles. In 2022, the foundation funded nine organizations and partnered with them to| Denver Foundation
Strengthening Neighborhoods launched in 1997, with its first grant to Cultivando, setting the stage for decades of grassroots impact.| Denver Foundation
We are thrilled to welcome five new members to our board of trustees. These leaders bring diverse skills to our board. They are community leaders, investment professionals, and philanthropic role models. You can see a complete list of all board members on our website. 2025 new trustees Susanne Bates is the co-founder of the| Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation is pleased to invite qualified nonprofits to apply for funding from the Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation, a developmental support that enables you to do your work more effectively. The Denver Foundation recognizes the need for continued support for learning after receiving an initial grant. Capacity building activities build new| Denver Foundation
Giving circles and affinity groups connect individuals who pool donations to support a cause or community project and increase their impact.| Denver Foundation
Our grants support organizations and community groups working to foster a more just, healthy, and vibrant Metro Denver area and beyond.| Denver Foundation
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Pictured above: Commún, photo courtesy of Armando Geneyro Congratulations to 54 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $2.5 million in grants during the 2024 Fall/Cycle 2 of The Denver Foundation’s Community Grants Program. Representing the seven metro Denver counties, these incredible organizations work to advance economic opportunity, education, climate and environment, housing,| Denver Foundation
Growing up in Denver’s Westwood neighborhood, Greg spent a lot of time on his bike. “A bike was a kid’s transport from here to the store, from here to your friend’s house. We were always on bikes,” recalls Greg. For Greg, biking was a way for him to be outside more and avoid distractions. But| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Scott Horton, GRID Alternatives community member Scott Horton’s journey as a skilled solar installer began an unexpected path toward a passion for renewable energy. Starting with GRID Alternatives’ Installation Basics Training (IBT) program, Scott embraced the challenge, diving into the world of solar energy with determination. “It just took my heart, and I| Denver Foundation
Across the Western United States and in Colorado, communities are feeling the impacts of climate change. The hottest year on record was 2023, and this year is on track to be even hotter. The amount of water in the Colorado River and other tributaries is shrinking, and the level of pollutants in the air is| Denver Foundation
UPDATED: October 16, 2024 Pictured above: Civic Fabric Fund grantee, Count Me In Colorado As the November election approaches, voters will be making significant policy choices that will impact their communities for decades to come. The ballot will have about a dozen state policy questions and numerous local policy questions (depending on where you live),| Denver Foundation
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic communities. Between September and October, several Latin countries celebrate their independence: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. In Colorado, there are several ways you can celebrate too! During| Denver Foundation
Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation, is excited to announce the organizations selected to join the inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort. Belonging Colorado is a new effort to bring people together in new ways, grow resilience in our state, and expand Coloradans’ sense of who belongs. The inaugural Belonging Colorado Cohort supports 15| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Peter Kirsch, photo by Armando Geneyro Some people discover their passions late in life. For fundholder and trustee Peter Kirsch, his focus was apparent from the start. “I’ve always been interested in environmental issues and conservation. I guess you could say I was born with it,” explained Kirsch. Kirsch has dedicated his professional [...]Read More... from Leading the charge| Denver Foundation
Strengthening Neighborhoods invests in neighborhood and community capacity by making grants directly to resident-led projects and campaigns.| Denver Foundation
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Some people hang memorabilia about graduations or weddings, but David Jennings proudly framed an old t-shirt. “That was from my old case manager who would wear that during outreach,” he said. “It represents a time in my life where things really changed.” Jennings was 15 years old when his time at the child homeless shelter [...]Read More... from “Unconditional hope” Urban Peak provides shelter and services for Colorado’s youth| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Jessica Fiedler, Executive Director of Almost Home When the cost of living in South Dakota started to rise outside of Dawn’s means, she picked up all her belongings and moved her family to Colorado. She was looking for more job opportunities and stable housing, but things didn’t go according to plan. On her [...]Read More... from Almost Home is helping people experiencing housing instability reach self-sufficiency| Denver Foundation
Belonging Colorado announces the launch of an initiative to measure the sense of belonging among Coloradans.| Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Emarie Mayfield, The Gathering Place member and mother; courtesy of The Gathering Place Emarie Mayfield was 17 years old with a newborn when she was house-hopping and struggling to put food on the table. She heard about The Gathering Place as a resource for families just like hers and she figured she didn’t [...]Read More... from The Gathering Place is promoting safety and hope through relationships, choice, and resources| Denver Foundation
The Denver Housing to Health (H2H) program is addressing homelessness with an innovative model. Early reports show signs of success.| Denver Foundation
Folks were dancing for joy as the Cleo Parker Robinson Center for the Healing Arts broke ground on their new facility. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) was founded in 1970, “to educate, celebrate, and honor the African Diaspora and African American experience. CPRD emerged from the Black Arts and Civil Rights movements and is now [...]Read More... from You can dance if you want to| Denver Foundation
Helen Obuna is a recipient of the Reisher Scholarship, which provides educational opportunities for Colorado students at in-state schools.| Denver Foundation
