What is a permanent endowment, and how does it work?
A permanent endowment is like a savings account for the future. When you give to The Fund for Denver, your gift isn’t spent right away. Instead, it’s invested so it can grow over time. Each year, we use a portion of the earnings to support important programs and community needs, while the original gift stays in the account forever to keep growing to support the future.
That means your generosity continues to make a difference year after year, generation after generation. Endowments create steady, reliable funding sources that our community can count on today, and always.
And here’s the best part – every gift matters. Whether it’s large or small, your contribution helps strengthen the endowment and build a lasting foundation for the future. Together, we can ensure that the causes you care about will always have the resources they need.
What does my gift support today?
Your gift will immediately strengthen local, grassroots nonprofits making change from the ground up. Equity-focused initiatives that address housing, education, economic mobility, and more.
What would my gift support in the future?
100 years ago, generous people like yourself had the vision and commitment to their community to invest in it for the long haul, which allows us to do this work today. You are part of that legacy, and you’re not only helping to meet urgent needs, but you’re planting seeds for the next 100 years. Your story becomes part of our collective history, and your gift fuels progress for generations to come. A gift today means flexibility and stability for future generations to address new challenges as they arise.
Who gives to The Fund for Denver?
For 100 years, people from all walks of life have contributed, because everyone wants to be part of something that lasts. Community members who care about making sure vital programs are always here, no matter what. Families and individuals who want to create a legacy that reflects their values and carries their generosity forward. Business and civic leaders who understand that a strong endowment strengthens the entire community. Donors of all sizes who know that every gift, big or small, adds up to lasting change. You’re giving to the entire Denver ecosystem and will help numerous organizations that need support.
