Legacy in action: FirstBank’s commitment to tomorrow’s leaders
Photo courtesy: Metropolitan State University of Denver Since 1963, FirstBank has been guided by its “banking for good” mission of ‘doing what’s right’ for customers, communities, and employees. As a…
Expert Aquanetta Betts speaks at the 2024 fall workshop for professional advisors
Professional advisors are valuable partners in giving. Every year, we offer an opportunity to bring them together with foundation staff and experts to learn more about philanthropy and how we…
Latinos Impacting our Future Together (L.I.F.T.) has awarded $30,000 in grants
Disponible en español abajo Latinos Impacting our Future Together (L.I.F.T.) has awarded $30,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit organizations across Metro Denver and statewide. L.I.F.T. is a group of men…
Limelight Denver partners with The Denver Foundation to involve employees in local community giving
Limelight hotels, owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, are known for hotels in some of the most iconic adventure destinations. It’s built its reputation on exceptional service and luxurious comfort, but…
The Denver Foundation 2024 Ballot Guide
*Updated Nov. 15, 2025 The Denver Foundation is excited that voters supported many of its ballot measures positions. These ballot questions aimed to further the economic stability of our community,…
The Denver Foundation’s evolving priorities: youth well-being
Every year, we revisit our strategic framework and see how things are going. Four years into implementation, we decided to make some changes. As a learning organization, it is important…
Hermanas supporting hermanas: 10 years of collaborative giving in Denver with LatinasGive!
Updated October 21, 2024 | Disponible en español abajo LatinasGive! has awarded $51,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations across Metro Denver. Along with celebrating its 10th anniversary, the giving…
Civic Fabric Fund supports nonprofits working to Get-Out-The-Vote for the 2024 November elections
UPDATED: October 16, 2024 Pictured above: Civic Fabric Fund grantee, Count Me In Colorado As the November election approaches, voters will be making significant policy choices that will impact their…
Board Alumni Profile: Lisa Cook
The Denver Foundation Board of Trustees alumni group includes some of the most diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people in Colorado. Over the decades our alumni have gone on to shape…
2024 Annual Investment Meeting
Pictured above: NEPC’s Chief Investment Officer, Tim McCusker, speaking at the 2024 Annual Investment Meeting. Photo credit: Amanda Tipton Every August we hold our annual investment meeting to provide an…