Posts by The Denver Foundation

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Support wildfire relief efforts in Colorado

July 1, 2026
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…
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2026 Policy Positions

June 10, 2026
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…
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The Denver Foundation awards $2.7M in community grants

June 8, 2026
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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A Catalyst for the City

June 1, 2026
These are excerpts from Chapter 5 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…
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Some projects are worth more

May 12, 2026
A calling close to home Life-changing encounters rarely announce themselves. For Jaclyn Yelich, it arrived quietly in the passenger seat of a car, a $20 bill handed to a stranger…
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Pedaling toward purpose

April 13, 2026
It's possible that the best way to experience community impact may be from the seat of a bicycle. The Denver Foundation welcomed several community members for a bike tour through the East Colfax and Northwest Aurora corridor. It’s always great to get in a ride,…