Category: Engaged Philanthropy

In late June, wildfires began burning across Southern and Western Colorado amid hotter, drier climate conditions. Organizations and volunteers have acted quickly to provide shelter, meals, and emergency supplies to those impacted by…

The Denver Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council (PAC) would like to welcome longstanding member, Elizabeth Meck as our 2026 PAC chair and Heidi Gassman as our 2026 vice chair. Elizabeth is…

Photo courtesy: Colorado Children’s Campaign This year, several local nonprofits took an important step toward long-term financial stability by opening permanently endowed agency funds. These organizations are investing in their futures and building resources that will support…

On Friday, December 5, 2025, family, friends, civic leaders, and community members came together to celebrate the life of State Senator Faith Winter. People shared how she inspired and helped…

Updated November 6, 2025 This November, voters will make decisions on issues at the state and local levels. Some jurisdictions will host elections for voters to decide who represents them…

As we approach the end of 2025, many of our generous partners wish to make gifts and grants before the year ends. We are committed to meeting the goals and…

Pictured above: Fundholder attending the 2025 Annual Investment Meeting. Photo credit: Amanda Tipton Long-term, global diversification, alternative investments, and cost awareness—these are the principles that guide our investment strategy at…

Pictured above: Movimiento Poder, photo provided by Armando Geneyro Recently, we activated our Critical Needs Fund—our most rapid response fund—to address the looming crisis impacting our immigrant neighbors who have…