CEDS Finance invests in entrepreneurs who are pushed out of traditional financing
CEDS Finance was founded to help immigrants, refugees, and other underserved small business owners to achieve financial self-sufficiency. “We work with so many immigrants and refugees who haven’t had the…
The Asian-American & Pacific Islander Giving Circle turns one!
By 2055, Asians could become the largest immigrant group in the United States. Their unique roots connect us to more than 20 countries around the world with dynamic histories, cultures,…
Aligning Investments With Mission
Board approves moving $160M to Sustainable and Responsible Investment Pool At the end of 2022, The Denver Foundation made the decision to move the entire balance of our discretionary funds…
The Denver Foundation joins partners to host mayoral forum
Images by Amanda Tipton Photography Vote by June 6! After a crowded race for the Denver mayoral seat, Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston moved on to a runoff election. The…
Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Lee, says goodbye after 22 years with The Denver Foundation
Dan Lee is the epitome of a role model. He shows up with kindness, compassion, curiosity, and accountability. Dan's the type of role model that any organization is lucky to…
Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund receives more money to help a community in desperate need
Warning there may be some information below that is sensitive to some readers. When Edna Chavez was 17 years old, she decided to flee her home country of Guatemala…
Reintegration with purpose – CEO Works
After hurting his back, father and husband Ubaldo Chavez became addicted to opioids. He got to a point where he was getting opioids from street vendors. “The drugs I was…
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.…
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…
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…