
Big Ideas For A Better Future
Last year, Carl fell behind on his rent and used all of his savings to pay it off — only to fall behind again. Self-employed, Carl saw his business all…

Denver Foundation Welcomes New Trustees, Chair, Officers
The Denver Foundation begins 2021 with an infusion of new energy, talent, and expertise, welcoming six new members to its Board of Trustees and a new slate of officers. These…

Strengthening Our Civic Fabric: How Can We Fulfill Our Duty to be Engaged Voters This Fall and Beyond
There's a clear intersection between the work of community foundations and civic engagement. At The Denver Foundation, we believe that democracy works best when everyone shows up. We see it…

Hispanic Heritage Month Donor Profile: The Salazar Family
This article was orginally published in the Winter 2020 edition of The Denver Foundation's donor newsletter, Noteworthy, published in February 2020. Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the…

Resilience, Recovery, and Generosity: Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month and the Black Resilience in Colorado Initiative
This story appears in the August 2020 edition of the Denver Urban Spectrum. Like so many things in this unusual, difficult year, Black Philanthropy Month carries a special weight in…

Announcing the Rural Community Response and Recovery Project
New collaborative provides grants, capacity building, and peer network to support COVID-19 relief in vulnerable communities statewide. The Denver Foundation, The Telluride Foundation, and ZOMA Foundation are pleased to announce…

Announcing The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund
New fund supports organizations led by and serving Black communities. Priorities include community-led responses to COVID-19 and addressing racial inequities in Colorado. Colorado Health Foundation commits to investing $500K. The…

A Guide to Antiracism: Resources, Tools, and Local Organizations to Help You Address Racism
We've compiled a short guide to local organizations, podcasts, articles, expert panels, and workshops to advance racial equity. Over the last few weeks, our country has witnessed weeks of uprising…