
2025 Annual Investment Meeting
Pictured above: Fundholder attending the 2025 Annual Investment Meeting. Photo credit: Amanda Tipton Long-term, global diversification, alternative investments, and cost awareness—these are the principles that guide our investment strategy at…

Scholarships: Every Student, Every Path
How The Denver Foundation has supported students since 1925 through funding educational causes and scholarships.

Climate Collaboration
“What is one collaboration in the climate space that gives you hope right now?” That question, asked to the panel during our Climate Collaboration event, captured the day’s focus: bring…

Supporting first-generation students through our Community Scholarship
“I intend to attend medical school and make an influential impact on children’s lives by giving them the comfort, care, and resources that they need when it comes to their…

From Dreamer to Philanthropist
This story was originally published in the Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) email newsletter and has been lightly revised for clarity. LAEF is an endowed agency fundholder at The Denver…

Giving circles’ growth and impact over the years
Photos courtesy: Armando Geneyro As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, it’s been inspiring to reflect on how the concept of “collective giving” has expanded what philanthropy looks like and who…

Meeting the Moment: Supporting our nonprofit partners and fundholders
Nonprofits are facing growing challenges due to federal funding cuts and ongoing uncertainty, threatening essential programs and services. As an organization that prioritizes listening to community needs, we asked all…

Shaping tomorrow by investing in the community today
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has connected generosity to impact. The transformative gifts we’ve received and grants we’ve distributed over time represent the various people, organizations, and ideas that…

Leading & Learning: 2025 End of Legislative Session Event
Representatives Ryan Gonzalez (R-Weld) and Emily Sirota (D-Denver) joined us on June 12 to recap the Colorado 2025 legislative session, reviewing the state budget, potential ballot topics, and federal impacts…

Philanthropy Transcends Politics
The Denver Foundation's long history of partnering with local officials to create positive change for the city.