Carrying forward Sen. Faith Winter’s compassion and courage
On Friday, December 5, 2025, family, friends, civic leaders, and community members came together to celebrate the life of State Senator Faith Winter. People shared how she inspired and helped…
Reisher Scholars Program launches at CU Boulder with $4.2 million in scholarships
Unique program supports Coloradan students after their first year Jan. 12, 2026 - The University of Colorado Boulder will have $4.2 million available in Reisher Scholarships thanks to a partnership…
2025: A record-setting year, major milestone, and more
2025 was marked by major milestones, record-breaking grantmaking, and exceptional generosity. Not to mention the celebration of a century. Together, The Denver Foundation and our partners… 1 …gave back in…
Health center expands to serve community
Originally published August 2022. Updated December 2025. The Denver Foundation supports Tepeyac Community Health Center with $250,000 impact investment. In 2022, The Denver Foundation formalized a $250,000 program-related investment in…
Giving circles partner on their first-ever collaborative grant
Pictured above: Members of Women of Color Making a Difference (WOCMAD) and Denver African American Philanthropists (DAAP). Denver African American Philanthropists (DAAP) and Women of Color Making a Difference (WOCMAD)…
New giving circle awards $16,000 to support LGBTQ+ community
Pictured above: LGBTQ+ Giving Circle chairs with staff at The Denver Foundation. LGBTQ+ Giving Circle, Colorado’s first giving circle supporting organizations and causes that impact LGBTQ+ communities in Colorado, awarded…
Support food assistance in Colorado
Updated 11/19/2025 While the federal shutdown has reopened, we are continuing to support food banks and assistance programs through our Critical Needs Fund, as many residents are still in need of…
Celebrating a century of impact with the community
A night of generosity Thanks to everyone who came together to celebrate our 100th anniversary at the Denver Art Museum in November. We heard from leaders of our community —…
The Denver Foundation awards $6.1M in community grants
Pictured above: Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver For 100 years, our neighbors, caregivers, educators, advocates, artists, and civic leaders across Metro Denver have built our endowment, The Fund for Denver.…
Katie MacWilliams – Investing in Denver’s future
Spend five minutes with Katie MacWilliams, and you’ll understand why she’s one of Denver’s highly regarded leaders. With a great mind for business and a big heart for community, Katie…