Helping Texans Affected by Winter Storms
Major power outages in Texas have left many without basic life necessities such as water, heat, and food. Due to the cold temperatures, Texans are struggling to keep their water…
Denver Foundation Welcomes New Trustees, Chair, Officers
The Denver Foundation begins 2021 with an infusion of new energy, talent, and expertise, welcoming six new members to its Board of Trustees and a new slate of officers. These…
Scholarship Season is Upon Us!
**This blog was updated on Thursday, June 10.** 2021-2022 scholarship applications are opening. We are continuing to launch new opportunities and encourage you to visit…
COVID Relief & Recovery Fund Impact: Paid Family Leave
Thanks to The Denver Foundation's donor support through the COVID Recovery & Resilience Fund to Together Colorado in 2020, Colorado became the first state to pass paid family and medical…
Defending Our Democracy and Denouncing White Supremacy Through Civic Engagement
Civic engagement is vital to upholding our country and our local community’s values of democracy, taking action against White Supremacy, and propagating Racial Equity and justice. There's a clear intersection between…
Giving Your Time and Talent – A Reflection on MLK Day
Service. The gift of time. Volunteering is an extremely valuable gift to bestow upon your community. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January as…
Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund Announces 2020 Grantees
In the six months since the launch of BRIC, the fund has received over $1.3M in investments from generous donors in our community. Thanks to these gifts, BRIC distributed $467,500…
Congratulations Executive Directors of Color Institute Class of 2020
On Friday, December 4 we celebrated the 2020 graduating class of the Foundation’s Executive Directors of Color Institute (EDCI). This cohort of 14 exemplary leaders has invested two years into…
The Charitable Boomerang
The following article was written by L. William Schmidt, Jr. Denver Foundation Trustee and Chair of the Professional Advisors Council. The Non-Grantor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust A common obstacle to making a…
Creating Education Pathways
“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.” One of the timeless quotes by Aristotle speaks even louder today as institutions of higher education search to find…
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