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Your generosity, guided by our expertise.

With deep roots in Colorado and a track record that donors trust, we’re proud to be a partner that grows with you through changing priorities, milestone moments, and the generations that follow. Learn more about what makes The Denver Foundation special, and how to open a fund with us to kick-start your giving.

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Why choose The Denver Foundation?

100+ YEARS OF IMPACT

Since 1925, The Denver Foundation has helped individuals, families, and businesses turn their charitable vision into meaningful, lasting impact.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Whether you’re giving appreciated stock, a business interest, real estate, or are formalizing a long-term giving strategy to involve your family for generations, we offer the expertise, infrastructure, and personal guidance to make the process simple and the results meaningful.

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Setting up a donor-advised fund (DAF) or a charitable fund is one of the most effective ways to give, and with The Denver Foundation, you’re never doing it alone. We work closely with you to understand what matters most, match you with the right fund structure, and connect your giving to the causes and communities you care about.

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

You get access to local insights, built through our grantmaking programs (link to FFD) and our trusted community partnerships, helping you better understand the needs and opportunities within our neighborhoods.

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Start a conversation

Connect with a member of our team to share your philanthropic vision, values, and goals, and we’ll guide you through how a donor-advised fund (DAF) or our other charitable funds work.

Choose the right fund for your goals

Together, we’ll identify the charitable fund type that best fits your needs. Whether that’s a donor-advised fund for flexible giving, a scholarship fund, or something else entirely.

Make your gift and grow your contributions

Open and contribute to your fund. We accept cash, securities, real estate, and other complex assets. Your contribution is invested based on your preferences, so it can grow tax-free.

Start granting with our support every step of the way

Once your fund is established, you can begin recommending grants to nonprofits. We’ll help you find vetted organizations and handle the administrative details so you can focus on the change you want to see.

Your giving. A lasting mark on the community you love. 100 years of impact.

*2001-2025

$1.9 B+

grants to the community

4,174

organizations supported

3,129+

donors and fundholders

Let's talk about what's possible.

Questions? Reach out to us to learn more about opening a fund, the most impactful nonprofits to support, and how we can connect you to the causes and communities you care about.