The Denver Foundation 2025 Ballot Guide
Updated November 6, 2025 This November, voters will make decisions on issues at the state and local levels. Some jurisdictions will host elections for voters to decide who represents them…
Taking Care of the Future Since 1925
Pictured above: Downtown Denver’s 16th Street in 1933. Denver Public Library, Western History Collection. These are excerpts from Chapter 1 of our book, "A Century of Impact: The Denver Foundation's…
Support food assistance in Colorado
Food banks across Colorado are preparing for an unprecedented surge in need as the federal government shutdown continues. Starting Nov. 1, many people will find themselves without food and nutrition benefits. …
Support the victims of Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa devastated the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, killing at least 30 people. It was one of the most powerful storms in more than 150…
How new tax laws impact your charitable giving in 2025
Pictured above: Group volunteering at Girls Inc. of Metro Denver With the changes that are a part of H.R. 1, also known as One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the…
Centennial celebration – Investing in the community
For a century, The Denver Foundation has been committed to strengthening the Denver community. As we celebrate 100 years in 2025, we are honoring this milestone by investing in projects…
100th Diversity Dialogue
In September, more than 150 people came together to celebrate an expanded, more inclusive view of philanthropy. The event highlighted formal and informal ways communities give, especially within communities of…
End of Year Giving and Grantmaking- Critical Dates and Deadlines
As we approach the end of 2025, many of our generous partners wish to make gifts and grants before the year ends. We are committed to meeting the goals and…
Awareness to Action
Pictured above: community leaders participating in the Inclusiveness Project in 2001. These are excerpts from Chapter 4 of our book, "A Century of Impact: The Denver Foundation's First 100 Years."…
Bringing community voices to the table
Conversations around change aren’t easy. This is something Jeff S. Fard, also known in the community as brother jeff, isn’t new to. As a multimedia journalist, historian, and community organizer,…