The Denver Foundation awards $1.9M in community grants
Funding will support 53 organizations working to advance economic opportunity, education, climate and environment, housing, and transportation in Metro Denver Congratulations to 53 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a…
Ways to Engage: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month & Beyond
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The Denver Foundation joins in paying tribute to the generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders…
Lifting Community Voice: A Poets Project reflection
If you really wanted to hear the news. . . Or: Nine things I’ll carry forward from the Poets Project honorees During National Poetry Month 2022, we invited Meca’Ayo…
A Home for Philanthropy
For many donors, gifts of real estate unlock a lifetime of strategic giving. Mike and Carrie wanted to do something purposeful with their Austin condo. They initially purchased the…
Mission Control
Agency funds at The Denver Foundation help nonprofits plan for the future When Michael Gadlin took over as executive director of PlatteForum last year, his vision was to dream…
Rising Up
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund makes a big impact in its first two years. As Colorado’s first Black-focused community fund, the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund supports…
How to Help When Disaster Strikes
5 Tips for Effective Disaster Relief Giving Since Russia launched attacks on Ukraine in late February, The Denver Foundation has mobilized to support on-the-ground help for Ukrainians in need. Over…
Celebrating Earth Day 2022
Each year EARTHDAY.ORG, the global organizer for Earth Day, sets a theme and intention. This year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” calls for action from individuals, governments, and businesses to…
Keeping Kids Inspired: How Celebrate the Beat Continues to Adapt
It’s March 2020. Heather Kratz, Associate Artistic Director of Celebrate the Beat (CTB), was teaching at Harris Park Elementary School. The energy was like that of a dream. Whispers between…
The Denver Foundation welcomes new team members
The Denver Foundation continues to grow an exceptional team that reflects our mission, vision, values, and purpose. We are delighted to welcome five committed professionals whose work will enhance the…
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