Category: 100th

The Denver Foundation received its first gift in 1927 from Distribution Committee member J.K. Mullen. Mullen, founder of the Colorado Mining and Elevator Company, was also known for his success…

Our origins  In 1925, a group of like-minded Denverites—who went unnamed in the original charter— created The Denver Foundation. As part of the charter, they created a “Distribution Committee,” who…

On March 12, 2025, The Denver Foundation gathered with friends, partners, and community members at Raíces Brewing Co. for Pints with Purpose, a special evening celebrating 100 years of impact.…

Pictured above: LaDawn Sullivan is the executive director of the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund.  This is an excerpt from Chapter 4 of our book, "A Century of Impact:…

Researcher and author, Dr. Jean Twenge, spoke at our kick-off 100th-anniversary event – Mental Health Matters. Dr. Twenge shared findings from her research on the differences between generations, cultural influences…

For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been at the heart of philanthropy in Denver, helping individuals and families turn their desire to make a difference into real, lasting change. Barbara Grogan is one of those individuals whose journey has been shaped by the foundation’s support and guidance. 

Pictured above: Dr. Brenda J. Allen. Photo courtesy: Armando Geneyro. As the former Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus,…

How a donor’s passion for childhood care and education transformed into lasting impact, supporting Florence Crittenton in addressing the needs of today and for generations to come.

Strengthening Neighborhoods launched in 1997, with its first grant to Cultivando, setting the stage for decades of grassroots impact.

The Denver Foundation’s 100th anniversary in 2025 marks more than just the passage of time. It symbolizes the strength, resilience, and unity of our community.