Expanding possibilities
The Reisher Scholars Program is one of Colorado’s premier scholarship opportunities. While many scholarships help students start college, the Reisher Scholars Program supports students midway through college to help them…
40 Under 40: Naomi Amaha
Last night we celebrated Naomi Amaha who was recognized as one of Denver's 40 under 40. Naomi, our director of policy and government affairs, joined a rock star group of…
People of color breathe Denver’s worst air, CU Boulder study finds
Boulder Daily Camera. (Feb. 29, 2024). People of color breathe Denver’s worst air, CU Boulder study finds. According to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder, people of color…
What They’re Saying: Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap 2.0
State of Colorado. (2024, February 26). What they’re saying: Greenhouse gas pollution reduction roadmap 2.0: Colorado governor Jared Polis. PRESS RELEASE - The Polis administration released an updated Greenhouse Gas…
The Denver Foundation welcomes Margaret Danuser as new Chief Financial Officer
The Denver Foundation is pleased to announce that Margaret Danuser will join The Denver Foundation as Chief Financial Officer in February 2024. “We’re thrilled to have Margaret joining our team,”…
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…