Shaping tomorrow by investing in the community today
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…
Philanthropy Transcends Politics
The Denver Foundation's long history of partnering with local officials to create positive change for the city.
Announcing the 2025 Belonging Colorado Leadership Network Grantees
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…
Art of Connection: 100 years of building community
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…
Sharing your talent, time, and treasure
We are extremely fortunate to have so many talented people on our staff who share their gifts with the world. As we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander…
More than 25 years of Strengthening Neighborhoods
One of the most impactful examples of meeting community need occurred in 1996 when we launched Strengthening Neighborhoods in response to community input about how we could expand our impact by investing in neighborhood and community capacity.
Fundholders and Donors Make It Possible
How gifts from donors and fundholders at The Denver Foundation have grown overtime, and paved the way for further benefits to its community.
Supporting our immigrant neighbors in 2025
Pictured above: Movimiento Poder, photo provided by Armando Geneyro Recently, we activated our Critical Needs Fund—our most rapid response fund—to address the looming crisis impacting our immigrant neighbors who have…
Mile High United Way: From our 1st grant to a century of partnership
The Denver Foundation received its first gift in 1927 from Distribution Committee member J.K. Mullen. Mullen, founder of the Colorado Mining and Elevator Company, was also known for his success…
Announcing the Reisher Graduate Scholarship
With spring comes new beginnings, and The Reisher Scholars Program is thrilled to announce a new Reisher Graduate Scholarship opportunity! Reisher Scholars can now apply for a scholarship to complete…
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