Everyday practices – With Allison McGee Johnson and Jim Johnson
We sat down for an interview with Allison McGee Johnson and Jim Johnson – two very active members of our community, and fundholders at The Denver Foundation – to discuss…
A scholarship that made graduate school possible
Studies from the Pew Research Center show that Latino students continue to face barriers to earning undergraduate and graduate degrees, with affordability mentioned as a top barrier. Juan Aguilar-Estrada, a…
The Denver Foundation awards $209,600 to 14 organizations working on voter engagement
Pictured above: Voter engagement convening hosted by Common Cause, a Civic Fabric Fund grantee. Photo credit: Tony Gallagher. In preparation for the 2026 November midterm elections, The Denver Foundation has…
Transformational $25M gift to celebrate 25 years
The Denver Foundation and the Reisher Scholars Program award $25 million to celebrate 25 years Landmark investment in Colorado higher education marks program's silver anniversary and accelerates statewide impact DENVER,…
Giving in action
Photo Amanda Tipton From left to right: Luella Chavez D’Angelo, fundholder and former trustee, Katie MacWilliams, Centennial Campaign committee chair, fundholder, and former trustee, and President & CEO Javier Alberto…
Giving that grows from small choices
As The Denver Foundation celebrated its 100th anniversary, Terri and Peter Konrad decided to give part of their estate to The Fund for Denver, our permanent endowment, established by and for the community. Learn more about how their small choices lead to big giving.
Support wildfire relief efforts in Colorado
In late June, wildfires began burning across Southern and Western Colorado amid hotter, drier climate conditions. Organizations and volunteers have acted quickly to provide shelter, meals, and emergency supplies to those impacted by…
Metro Denver nonprofits supported tens of thousands of community members in 2024-2025
Pictured above: Mile High WorkShop Inc, a Community Grants Program grantee. Photo courtesy of Armando Geneyro. Insights from our Community Grants Program grantees From January 2024 to June 2025, we funded 150 organizations with…
2026 Policy Positions
Updated June 10, 2026 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…
The Denver Foundation awards $2.7M in community grants
Pictured above: Groundwork Denver Inc Congratulations to the 70 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $2.7 million in grants during the 2026 cycle 1 of our Community Grants Program. These incredible organizations work to advance economic opportunity, climate and…
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