2026 Ballot Guide from The Denver Foundation
Updated October 13 Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters will make decisions on state and local issues. This ballot will tie the previous state record of 14 statewide measures. We want to…
Colorado AAPI Circle awards $60,000 in grants
Pictured above: Members of the Colorado AAPI Circle. The Colorado Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Circle, awarded a total of $60,000 in grants to 17 organizations. The Colorado AAPI…
Letter for Philanthropy: Census Bureau Proposed Residence Rules
Denver, CO - Re: “Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions” (Docket No. 260903-0005; RIN 0607-AA75) Dear Mr. Sweeney: The Denver Foundation…
End of Year Giving and Grantmaking- Critical Dates and Deadlines
As we approach the end of 2026, many of our generous partners wish to make gifts and grants before the year ends. We are committed to meeting the goals and…
Supporting our immigrant neighbors in 2026
Pictured above: Glowmundo Founder and Executive Director Candice Bataille Organizations serving immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers have been critical leaders in protecting individuals’ rights, advocating for policies to protect due…
Dancing for a cause with Janet Lopez
As staff at The Denver Foundation, we are connected to the heart and soul of the Denver community, and that connection is central to our work. This summer, I had…
Everyday practices – With Allison McGee Johnson and Jim Johnson
We sat down for an interview with Allison McGee Johnson and Jim Johnson – two very active members of our community, and fundholders at The Denver Foundation – to discuss…
A scholarship that made graduate school possible
Studies from the Pew Research Center show that Latino students continue to face barriers to earning undergraduate and graduate degrees, with affordability mentioned as a top barrier. Juan Aguilar-Estrada, a…
The Denver Foundation awards $209,600 to 14 organizations working on voter engagement
Pictured above: Voter engagement convening hosted by Common Cause, a Civic Fabric Fund grantee. Photo credit: Tony Gallagher. In preparation for the 2026 November midterm elections, The Denver Foundation has…
Transformational $25M gift to celebrate 25 years
The Denver Foundation and the Reisher Scholars Program award $25 million to celebrate 25 years Landmark investment in Colorado higher education marks program's silver anniversary and accelerates statewide impact DENVER,…