New strategic framework

After two years of listening and gathering feedback, we announced our new strategic framework, a guiding light for the foundation over the next decade (2021-2031).  Rather than a static road…

Policy framework deepens policy engagement

Building on a tradition of community organizing, we developed a policy framework and hired staff dedicated to executing the foundation’s approach to policy change. This team is responsible for advocating…

Emily Griffith continues to be a partner

The Emily Griffith Foundation established the Emily Griffith Opportunity Fund in 2023, an agency-endowed fund, to continue to support access to education, decades after Emily Griffith’s passing in 1947. A…

The Denver Foundation celebrates 100 years

As we celebrate 100 years of impact, we reflect on the remarkable growth and generosity that have shaped our journey. We have awarded $1.5 billion in grants to nonprofits across…