Scholarships: Every Student, Every Path
How The Denver Foundation has supported students since 1925 through funding educational causes and scholarships.
Climate Collaboration
“What is one collaboration in the climate space that gives you hope right now?” That question, asked to the panel during our Climate Collaboration event, captured the day’s focus: bring…
Giving circles’ growth and impact over the years
Photos courtesy: Armando Geneyro As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, it’s been inspiring to reflect on how the concept of “collective giving” has expanded what philanthropy looks like and who…
Shaping tomorrow by investing in the community today
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has connected generosity to impact. The transformative gifts we’ve received and grants we’ve distributed over time represent the various people, organizations, and ideas that…
Philanthropy Transcends Politics
The Denver Foundation's long history of partnering with local officials to create positive change for the city.
Art of Connection: 100 years of building community
The Denver Foundation is celebrating 100 years of our deep connection to the community, and we know that staying connected is what will carry us into the future. As part…
More than 25 years of Strengthening Neighborhoods
One of the most impactful examples of meeting community need occurred in 1996 when we launched Strengthening Neighborhoods in response to community input about how we could expand our impact by investing in neighborhood and community capacity.
Fundholders and Donors Make It Possible
How gifts from donors and fundholders at The Denver Foundation have grown overtime, and paved the way for further benefits to its community.
Mile High United Way: From our 1st grant to a century of partnership
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…
Leaders who influenced The Denver Foundation
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…
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