Ways to support those impacted by the shooting at East High School
There was a shooting in our community on March 22 at East High School- the second this year. “It is heartbreaking to see yet another shooting at East High School.…
Bayaud Enterprises creates opportunities for second-chance workers
When Navy veteran Frank Cordova was experiencing homelessness, he did not feel like he had many options. Suffering from back pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, he turned to self-medication. Cordova…
Ways to Support the Earthquake Victims
We are devastated by the news of the tens of thousands of people that died as the result of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this…
Qualified Charitable Distributions – Useful tools for professional advisors
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), also called “IRA charitable distributions” or “IRA charitable rollovers,” are an increasingly popular and flexible tool for driving impact. They allow those 70½ years old or…
Meet Natalie Guard, new vice chair of The Denver Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council
Natalie M. Guard understands philanthropy at its core. The spirit of giving was instilled in her since she was a little girl. When she and her dad went fishing, they…
Denver municipal election is coming: Resources to help you prepare to vote!
This is an exciting time as April 4th approaches. Ballots are in the mail, and voters in the City and County of Denver have the opportunity to select the leaders that…
2023 Policy Positions
Policy and advocacy work is one way we know we can make lasting changes in our community. It is our responsibility and priority to lend our voice to issues that…
Bringing together donors and nonprofits for collaboration and connection
In 2022, we heard from both fundholders and nonprofit partners that one of the key roles The Denver Foundation plays in the community is creating spaces for and helping to…
Leading & Learning: Higher education experts tackle the issues facing students today
Accessing higher education should be obtainable for everyone, regardless of the pathways that each student chooses to pursue their potential. But we know that’s not always the case. With increasing…
Critical Needs Fund is helping pay family’s energy and utility bills
Colorado families across the state are struggling to pay their energy and utility bills, which have been historically high. At the start of the winter this year, gas bills increased…
The Denver Reparations Fund gives $77,000 in 1st round of grantmaking
The Denver Reparations Fund, a new fund at The Denver Foundation, is pleased to announce the grantees from its first cycle of grantmaking. The Denver Reparation Fund awarded a total…