Category: Community Impact

It's possible that the best way to experience community impact may be from the seat of a bicycle. The Denver Foundation welcomed several community members for a bike tour through the East Colfax and Northwest Aurora corridor. It’s always great to get in a ride,…

In 2024, we supported a bill (HB24-1313) requiring local governments to plan for and increase housing capacity and affordability near transit‑oriented areas, with funding tied to meeting those goals.   Through…

Pictured above: Southwest Food Coalition On October 31, 2025, Mayor Mike Johnston announced the launch of a "food assistance task force" to prepare for the surge in need as the…

Pictured above: Conservation Colorado Education Fund, Civic Fabric Fund grantee. In 2025, The Denver Foundation awarded $387,500 to 18 organizations working to accelerate policy change at the local and state…

Unique program supports Coloradan students after their first year Jan. 12, 2026 - The University of Colorado Boulder will have $4.2 million available in Reisher Scholarships thanks to a partnership…

2025 was marked by major milestones, record-breaking grantmaking, and exceptional generosity. Not to mention the celebration of a century. Together, The Denver Foundation and our partners…   1 …gave back in…

Pictured above: Members of Women of Color Making a Difference (WOCMAD) and Denver African American Philanthropists (DAAP). Denver African American Philanthropists (DAAP) and Women of Color Making a Difference (WOCMAD)…

Pictured above: LGBTQ+ Giving Circle chairs with staff at The Denver Foundation. LGBTQ+ Giving Circle, Colorado’s first giving circle supporting organizations and causes that impact LGBTQ+ communities in Colorado, awarded…

Updated 11/19/2025 While the federal shutdown has reopened, we are continuing to support food banks and assistance programs through our Critical Needs Fund, as many residents are still in need of…