Category: Community Impact

We asked staff to share a little bit about what they do and how they see their work contribute to the greater work of The Denver Foundation. Maritza Gutierrez, administrative…

Pictured above: Mile High WorkShop Inc, a Community Grants Program grantee. Photo courtesy of Armando Geneyro. Insights from our Community Grants Program grantees  From January 2024 to June 2025, we funded 150 organizations with…

Updated June 10, 2026 As a community foundation, we are proud to provide grants to nonprofits in the community to advance our mission. For 100 years, we have activated this…

Pictured above: Groundwork Denver Inc Congratulations to the 70 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a total of $2.7 million in grants during the 2026 cycle 1 of our Community Grants Program.  These incredible organizations work to advance economic opportunity, climate and…

Investing in local businesses In 2024, as Denver welcomed a growing number of immigrants, CEDS Finance began conversations with The Denver Foundation about an impact investment to expand CEDS lending…

Photo: Site visit with Cultivando.  In honor of Earth Day, The Denver Foundation hosted peers from across the country in the culmination of our Community Foundation Climate Collaborative (CFCC) peer…

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…