The Denver Foundation urges action on housing crisis
Colorado Organizations, Community Leaders, Electeds, Businesses Applaud Polis, Urge State Leaders to Take Action to Address Housing Crisis Governor Polis Highlighted Commitment to Working with Local Communities to Increase Housing…
The Denver Foundation welcomes new trustees, officers in 2024
We are thrilled to welcome four new members to the board of trustees and a new slate of officers. These leaders bring diverse skills to our board. They are community…
What we’re proud of in 2023
Every year we are moved by the generosity of our donors and fundholders, and the exceptional service we see from our nonprofit partners. The gifts that come into the organization,…
The Denver Foundation awards grants to JeffCo schools impacted by closures
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Denver7 News The Denver Foundation is awarding grants to eight schools impacted by school closures in the Jefferson County School District. Since 2021, nearly two dozen schools…
Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition: Closing the opportunity gap by starting in early education
Latino students represent more than a third of all students in Colorado’s K-12 schools; however, they have some of the lowest graduation rates. Research shows that students who begin kindergarten…
Generations of Giving – Transforming lives as a family
We interviewed Claire and she shared some insights into the world of multi-generational giving. Family philanthropy is a special way to make a collective impact. There are many ways we…
What’s your plan? – Expertise very few foundations can offer
Whether you have a complex financial situation or simply have retirement accounts, everyone can prepare for a significant and lasting impact after their lifetime. Our fundholders have a unique advantage…
The Denver Foundation awards more than $4.3M in community grants in 2023
Pictured: Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute. Photo by Armando Geneyro. Congratulations to 103 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $4.3 million in grants through The Denver Foundation’s Community…
Reflections and recognition: staff highlights of 2023
The scope and scale of the work we do together is difficult to quantify and even more challenging to summarize in a way that does it justice. Our fundholders, partners,…
The Denver Foundation is running the fund for one of the mayor’s biggest housing initiatives
More than 1,400 people in Denver are unsheltered and living outdoors, according to the 2023 Point in Time count. A nearly 300% increase since 2019 that our new mayor Mike Johnston…