Pedaling toward purpose
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,…
Meet Elizabeth Meck – Professional Advisors Council Chair
The Denver Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council (PAC) would like to welcome longstanding member, Elizabeth Meck as our 2026 PAC chair and Heidi Gassman as our 2026 vice chair. Elizabeth is…
How policy advocacy helped deliver more than $13M in grants for housing, transit projects
In 2024, we supported a bill (HB24-1313) requiring local governments to plan for and increase housing capacity and affordability near transit‑oriented areas, with funding tied to meeting those goals. Through…
Lappin, Collyer, and Hoeltgen – paving the way for generations of women lawyers
When Debra Lappin talks about her life, what emerges is a story of resilience, reinvention, and the extraordinary power of women supporting women. At the heart of her journey, through demanding years of law school, the turmoil of…
Building stability, strength, and support through agency endowed funds
Photo courtesy: Colorado Children’s Campaign This year, several local nonprofits took an important step toward long-term financial stability by opening permanently endowed agency funds. These organizations are investing in their futures and building resources that will support…
Community response during SNAP freeze
Pictured above: Southwest Food Coalition On October 31, 2025, Mayor Mike Johnston announced the launch of a "food assistance task force" to prepare for the surge in need as the…
Carrying forward Sen. Faith Winter’s compassion and courage
On Friday, December 5, 2025, family, friends, civic leaders, and community members came together to celebrate the life of State Senator Faith Winter. People shared how she inspired and helped…
Reisher Scholars Program launches at CU Boulder with $4.2 million in scholarships
Unique program supports Coloradan students after their first year Jan. 12, 2026 - The University of Colorado Boulder will have $4.2 million available in Reisher Scholarships thanks to a partnership…
2025: A record-setting year, major milestone, and more
2025 was marked by major milestones, record-breaking grantmaking, and exceptional generosity. Not to mention the celebration of a century. Together, The Denver Foundation and our partners… 1 …gave back in…
Health center expands to serve community
Originally published August 2022. Updated December 2025. The Denver Foundation supports Tepeyac Community Health Center with $250,000 impact investment. In 2022, The Denver Foundation formalized a $250,000 program-related investment in…
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