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…
Leaders who influenced The Denver Foundation
Our origins In 1925, a group of like-minded Denverites—who went unnamed in the original charter— created The Denver Foundation. As part of the charter, they created a “Distribution Committee,” who…
Pints with Purpose: Raising a glass to 100 years of impact
On March 12, 2025, The Denver Foundation gathered with friends, partners, and community members at Raíces Brewing Co. for Pints with Purpose, a special evening celebrating 100 years of impact.…
Meet Miranda K. Hawkins – Professional Advisors Council Chair
Miranda K. Hawkins is a partner with Hawkins Gordon law firm, where she specializes in estate planning, charitable planning, and trust and estate administration. Miranda is also the current chair…
Belonging Colorado awards $4.5M to bridge differences across communities
Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation, is thrilled to announce $4.5 million in two-year implementation grants for the first Belonging Colorado cohort. The 15 organizations selected will…
Awareness to Action
Pictured above: LaDawn Sullivan is the executive director of the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund. This is an excerpt from Chapter 4 of our book, "A Century of Impact:…
Youth Mental Health Matters
Researcher and author, Dr. Jean Twenge, spoke at our kick-off 100th-anniversary event – Mental Health Matters. Dr. Twenge shared findings from her research on the differences between generations, cultural influences…
Supporting our immigrant neighbors in 2024
Pictured above: Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network The diversity and unique perspectives of the people in our community are what make Colorado such a special place to live. This means…
How the sale of a business led to a multi-generational legacy of giving
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been at the heart of philanthropy in Denver, helping individuals and families turn their desire to make a difference into real, lasting change. Barbara Grogan is one of those individuals whose journey has been shaped by the foundation’s support and guidance.
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Denver, Colorado 80203
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