The Denver Foundation
@tdfcommunity.bsky.social
The mission of The Denver Foundation is to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community. Since 1925, The Denver Foundation has helped generous people like you to be catalysts for good by building charitable legacies.
The state of Colorado and the City and County of Denver have declared November 30, 2025, our official birthday, as “The Denver Foundation Day”.
Thank you Denver City Council for adopting this proclamation, and to everyone who continues to be a part of this journey with us.
Thank you Denver City Council for adopting this proclamation, and to everyone who continues to be a part of this journey with us.
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The state of Colorado and the City and County of Denver have declared November 30, 2025, our official birthday, as “The Denver Foundation Day”.
Thank you Denver City Council for adopting this proclamation, and to everyone who continues to be a part of this journey with us.
Thank you Denver City Council for adopting this proclamation, and to everyone who continues to be a part of this journey with us.
Our President & CEO @javisoto5280.bsky.social shares why we need to rethink what philanthropy really means and how it shows up in everyday life, in his piece published by @westword.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Our President & CEO @javisoto5280.bsky.social shares why we need to rethink what philanthropy really means and how it shows up in everyday life, in his piece published by @westword.com
Meet our 2025 Community Grants Program recipients!
We awarded $6.1 million in grants to 150 organizations that are working to advance economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being across the seven Metro Denver counties.
We awarded $6.1 million in grants to 150 organizations that are working to advance economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being across the seven Metro Denver counties.
The Denver Foundation awards $6.1M in community grants - Denver Foundation
Pictured above: Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver For 100 years, our neighbors, caregivers, educators, advocates, artists, and civic leaders across Metro Denver have built our endowment, The Fund for...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Meet our 2025 Community Grants Program recipients!
We awarded $6.1 million in grants to 150 organizations that are working to advance economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being across the seven Metro Denver counties.
We awarded $6.1 million in grants to 150 organizations that are working to advance economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being across the seven Metro Denver counties.
Join our Centennial Campaign, an ambitious effort to raise $100 million in our 100th year.
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been a force for good, investing in people, places, and bold possibilities across Metro Denver and beyond. And we couldn’t have done it without you.
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been a force for good, investing in people, places, and bold possibilities across Metro Denver and beyond. And we couldn’t have done it without you.
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Join our Centennial Campaign, an ambitious effort to raise $100 million in our 100th year.
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been a force for good, investing in people, places, and bold possibilities across Metro Denver and beyond. And we couldn’t have done it without you.
For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been a force for good, investing in people, places, and bold possibilities across Metro Denver and beyond. And we couldn’t have done it without you.
Election results are in! All seven measures we supported passed, including the Vibrand Denver Bond and Adams County measure to support funding for Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
Thanks to our nonprofit and community partners for your work to help keep voters informed across the various ballot measures.
Thanks to our nonprofit and community partners for your work to help keep voters informed across the various ballot measures.
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Election results are in! All seven measures we supported passed, including the Vibrand Denver Bond and Adams County measure to support funding for Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
Thanks to our nonprofit and community partners for your work to help keep voters informed across the various ballot measures.
Thanks to our nonprofit and community partners for your work to help keep voters informed across the various ballot measures.
Tomorrow is Election Day!
Ballots are due by 7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 4th. Drop your ballot off at a ballot drop box or in person at a polling center.
Find locations nearest you: denvergov.org/Government/A...
Check out our ballot guide to learn about the different issues
Ballots are due by 7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 4th. Drop your ballot off at a ballot drop box or in person at a polling center.
Find locations nearest you: denvergov.org/Government/A...
Check out our ballot guide to learn about the different issues
The Denver Foundation 2025 Ballot Guide - Denver Foundation
Updated October 31, 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 at the local...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Tomorrow is Election Day!
Ballots are due by 7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 4th. Drop your ballot off at a ballot drop box or in person at a polling center.
Find locations nearest you: denvergov.org/Government/A...
Check out our ballot guide to learn about the different issues
Ballots are due by 7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 4th. Drop your ballot off at a ballot drop box or in person at a polling center.
Find locations nearest you: denvergov.org/Government/A...
Check out our ballot guide to learn about the different issues
Food banks across Colorado are preparing for an unprecedented surge in need as the federal government shutdown continues.
We’re giving to @foodbankrockies.bsky.social so families still have meals on their tables and our community gets the food they need.
We’re giving to @foodbankrockies.bsky.social so families still have meals on their tables and our community gets the food they need.
October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Food banks across Colorado are preparing for an unprecedented surge in need as the federal government shutdown continues.
We’re giving to @foodbankrockies.bsky.social so families still have meals on their tables and our community gets the food they need.
We’re giving to @foodbankrockies.bsky.social so families still have meals on their tables and our community gets the food they need.
Our team visited Park Hill Park with Denver Park Trust, an agency fundholder and grantee.
Park Hill Park is set to be Denver’s 4th largest park with a unique opportunity to shape Denver’s landscape and support the health and environment of our community.
Park Hill Park is set to be Denver’s 4th largest park with a unique opportunity to shape Denver’s landscape and support the health and environment of our community.
October 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Our team visited Park Hill Park with Denver Park Trust, an agency fundholder and grantee.
Park Hill Park is set to be Denver’s 4th largest park with a unique opportunity to shape Denver’s landscape and support the health and environment of our community.
Park Hill Park is set to be Denver’s 4th largest park with a unique opportunity to shape Denver’s landscape and support the health and environment of our community.
Grateful to have been a part of #ComNet25. Our team shared the stage with leaders engaging in conversations about:
➡️ Positive and accurate narratives about immigration
➡️ Bridging differences and building connections in local communities
➡️ Cornerstone activities to celebrate a milestone anniversary
➡️ Positive and accurate narratives about immigration
➡️ Bridging differences and building connections in local communities
➡️ Cornerstone activities to celebrate a milestone anniversary
October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Grateful to have been a part of #ComNet25. Our team shared the stage with leaders engaging in conversations about:
➡️ Positive and accurate narratives about immigration
➡️ Bridging differences and building connections in local communities
➡️ Cornerstone activities to celebrate a milestone anniversary
➡️ Positive and accurate narratives about immigration
➡️ Bridging differences and building connections in local communities
➡️ Cornerstone activities to celebrate a milestone anniversary
Election day is Nov. 4. Are you familiar with the state and local issues that will be on the ballot?
Check out our ballot guide:
➡️ Learn what measures we’re supporting and why, including Ballot Issues 2A-2E: Vibrant Denver Bond
➡️ Find general election resources and additional ballot guides
Check out our ballot guide:
➡️ Learn what measures we’re supporting and why, including Ballot Issues 2A-2E: Vibrant Denver Bond
➡️ Find general election resources and additional ballot guides
The Denver Foundation 2025 Ballot Guide - Denver Foundation
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 at the local levels of government. ...
denverfoundation.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Election day is Nov. 4. Are you familiar with the state and local issues that will be on the ballot?
Check out our ballot guide:
➡️ Learn what measures we’re supporting and why, including Ballot Issues 2A-2E: Vibrant Denver Bond
➡️ Find general election resources and additional ballot guides
Check out our ballot guide:
➡️ Learn what measures we’re supporting and why, including Ballot Issues 2A-2E: Vibrant Denver Bond
➡️ Find general election resources and additional ballot guides
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talked about the Vibrant Denver bond package at an event that we co-hosted with @axios.com Denver and the University of Denver.
Read more about what he shared, along with voices from the other side: www.axios.com/local/denver...
Read more about what he shared, along with voices from the other side: www.axios.com/local/denver...
Exclusive: Mayor vows to finish Vibrant Denver bond projects in 6 years
The first-term mayor is amplifying the stakes just days before ballots begin to land in mailboxes.
www.axios.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talked about the Vibrant Denver bond package at an event that we co-hosted with @axios.com Denver and the University of Denver.
Read more about what he shared, along with voices from the other side: www.axios.com/local/denver...
Read more about what he shared, along with voices from the other side: www.axios.com/local/denver...
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Do you know what’s on Denver’s November ballot? Join Korbel's @scrivnerinstitute.bsky.social, @axios.com Denver & @tdfcommunity.bsky.social for a deep-dive event on the Vibrant Denver bond package & other measures with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Register today!
Axios Denver - 🗳️ You're invited!
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October 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Do you know what’s on Denver’s November ballot? Join Korbel's @scrivnerinstitute.bsky.social, @axios.com Denver & @tdfcommunity.bsky.social for a deep-dive event on the Vibrant Denver bond package & other measures with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Register today!
We’re proud to be a part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Colorado Green Business Network! This year, we advanced from bronze to silver-level recognition for our ongoing sustainability efforts.
Grateful to our Green Team for driving this progress forward.
Grateful to our Green Team for driving this progress forward.
September 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We’re proud to be a part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Colorado Green Business Network! This year, we advanced from bronze to silver-level recognition for our ongoing sustainability efforts.
Grateful to our Green Team for driving this progress forward.
Grateful to our Green Team for driving this progress forward.
We're proud to sponsor an event with @axios.com Denver to discuss the 2025 ballot and the city’s proposed bond package.
Learn what’s at stake for Denver — from infrastructure and public safety to schools and neighborhood investment.
RSVP now: axiosnewsmakersdenver2025.splashthat.com
Learn what’s at stake for Denver — from infrastructure and public safety to schools and neighborhood investment.
RSVP now: axiosnewsmakersdenver2025.splashthat.com
Axios Newsmakers: 2025 Ballot
Join Axios Denver for an in-depth conversation on the 2025 ballot and the city’s proposed bond package. Local leaders, policy experts, and community voices will unpack what’s at stake for Denver’s future — from infrastructure and public safety to schools and neighborhood investment. Thank you to our sponsor, The Denver Foundation, and our host, The Josef Korbel School, for making this event possible.—5:30pm Doors open6pm Programming starts
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September 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We're proud to sponsor an event with @axios.com Denver to discuss the 2025 ballot and the city’s proposed bond package.
Learn what’s at stake for Denver — from infrastructure and public safety to schools and neighborhood investment.
RSVP now: axiosnewsmakersdenver2025.splashthat.com
Learn what’s at stake for Denver — from infrastructure and public safety to schools and neighborhood investment.
RSVP now: axiosnewsmakersdenver2025.splashthat.com
Our team took a day to reflect on the past year and plan for how we can continue to support our community, donors, and nonprofit partners in the next year.
We're grateful to our team for making this staff retreat possible, and for the care and intentionality they bring to the work every day.
We're grateful to our team for making this staff retreat possible, and for the care and intentionality they bring to the work every day.
September 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Our team took a day to reflect on the past year and plan for how we can continue to support our community, donors, and nonprofit partners in the next year.
We're grateful to our team for making this staff retreat possible, and for the care and intentionality they bring to the work every day.
We're grateful to our team for making this staff retreat possible, and for the care and intentionality they bring to the work every day.
We're devastated about the tragic shooting at Evergreen High School, and are holding the students, families & community in our hearts.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the @coloradogives.bsky.social Colorado Healing Fund to support the Evergreen community. We stand with you.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the @coloradogives.bsky.social Colorado Healing Fund to support the Evergreen community. We stand with you.
Support Evergreen High School Shooting by CHF on ColoradoGives.org
CHF is collecting donations in response to the shooting at Evergreen High School.
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September 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We're devastated about the tragic shooting at Evergreen High School, and are holding the students, families & community in our hearts.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the @coloradogives.bsky.social Colorado Healing Fund to support the Evergreen community. We stand with you.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the @coloradogives.bsky.social Colorado Healing Fund to support the Evergreen community. We stand with you.
Center for Community Wealth, a recipient of our Community Grants Program, is stepping into an exciting new chapter!
We were thrilled to celebrate this announcement with them and can’t wait to see how their work will continue to advance economic opportunities in Metro Denver and Colorado.
We were thrilled to celebrate this announcement with them and can’t wait to see how their work will continue to advance economic opportunities in Metro Denver and Colorado.
September 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Center for Community Wealth, a recipient of our Community Grants Program, is stepping into an exciting new chapter!
We were thrilled to celebrate this announcement with them and can’t wait to see how their work will continue to advance economic opportunities in Metro Denver and Colorado.
We were thrilled to celebrate this announcement with them and can’t wait to see how their work will continue to advance economic opportunities in Metro Denver and Colorado.
Over our 100-year history, Black philanthropy has shaped and strengthened our story—explore our timeline to see the movements and change they’ve driven. #BlackPhilanthropyMonth
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August 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Over our 100-year history, Black philanthropy has shaped and strengthened our story—explore our timeline to see the movements and change they’ve driven. #BlackPhilanthropyMonth
denverfoundation.org/100th/
denverfoundation.org/100th/
Khadro knew she wanted to become a pediatric surgeon, but as the first in her family to go to college, she knew she’d have to navigate a lot on her own.
She’s now studying biology at CSU with support from The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship, a scholarship for first-generation students.
She’s now studying biology at CSU with support from The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship, a scholarship for first-generation students.
Supporting first-generation students through our Community Scholarship - Denver Foundation
“I intend to attend medical school and make an influential impact on children’s lives by giving them the comfort, care, and resources that they need when it comes to their health,” said Khadro, a reci...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Khadro knew she wanted to become a pediatric surgeon, but as the first in her family to go to college, she knew she’d have to navigate a lot on her own.
She’s now studying biology at CSU with support from The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship, a scholarship for first-generation students.
She’s now studying biology at CSU with support from The Denver Foundation Community Scholarship, a scholarship for first-generation students.
We're devastated to see wildfires spreading through our communities again in CO. Our hearts are with those impacted by the Rio Blanco County wildfires.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund to support the communities affected. Join us.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund to support the communities affected. Join us.
Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund - Yampa Valley Community Foundation
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August 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We're devastated to see wildfires spreading through our communities again in CO. Our hearts are with those impacted by the Rio Blanco County wildfires.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund to support the communities affected. Join us.
Through our Critical Needs Fund, we're contributing to the Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund to support the communities affected. Join us.
Great story on how TEENS, Inc. is using the outdoors to bridge the divide between urban and rural youth.
TEENS is one of 15 organizations in a cohort supported by Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation.
TEENS is one of 15 organizations in a cohort supported by Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation.
Colorado teens facing life’s hurdles find “belonging” in new outdoor program
Colorado teens facing life’s hurdles find “belonging” in new outdoor program
In the newly formed Outdoor Belonging Project, kids from all demographics are welcome to meet for adventure and community building
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August 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Great story on how TEENS, Inc. is using the outdoors to bridge the divide between urban and rural youth.
TEENS is one of 15 organizations in a cohort supported by Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation.
TEENS is one of 15 organizations in a cohort supported by Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation.
Thank you to our donors, nonprofit partners, government leaders, and community members who joined us for our Climate Collaboration event.
We’re so grateful to everyone engaging in these conversations and carrying this work forward.
Reach out to learn about how we support climate work.
We’re so grateful to everyone engaging in these conversations and carrying this work forward.
Reach out to learn about how we support climate work.
August 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thank you to our donors, nonprofit partners, government leaders, and community members who joined us for our Climate Collaboration event.
We’re so grateful to everyone engaging in these conversations and carrying this work forward.
Reach out to learn about how we support climate work.
We’re so grateful to everyone engaging in these conversations and carrying this work forward.
Reach out to learn about how we support climate work.
Our staff had the opportunity to volunteer at @foodbankrockies.bsky.social, a nonprofit that’s been providing meals throughout our community since 1978.
The care and coordination that happens behind the scenes to get upwards of 185,000 meals out the door daily is inspiring.
The care and coordination that happens behind the scenes to get upwards of 185,000 meals out the door daily is inspiring.
July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our staff had the opportunity to volunteer at @foodbankrockies.bsky.social, a nonprofit that’s been providing meals throughout our community since 1978.
The care and coordination that happens behind the scenes to get upwards of 185,000 meals out the door daily is inspiring.
The care and coordination that happens behind the scenes to get upwards of 185,000 meals out the door daily is inspiring.
There's still time to apply for our Community Grants Program. Submit your application by Friday, Aug. 1.
Learn more and apply: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
See other open grant opportunities: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
Learn more and apply: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
See other open grant opportunities: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
July 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
There's still time to apply for our Community Grants Program. Submit your application by Friday, Aug. 1.
Learn more and apply: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
See other open grant opportunities: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
Learn more and apply: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
See other open grant opportunities: denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
Strengthening Neighborhoods started as a pilot program in 1996 in response to community input on the need to invest in neighborhood and community groups. Today, the program has awarded more than $9.6 million to 1,100+ grantees.
Read the story of how listening changed everything.
Read the story of how listening changed everything.
More than 25 years of Strengthening Neighborhoods - Denver Foundation
One of the most impactful examples of meeting community need occurred in 1996 when we launched Strengthening Neighborhoods
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July 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Strengthening Neighborhoods started as a pilot program in 1996 in response to community input on the need to invest in neighborhood and community groups. Today, the program has awarded more than $9.6 million to 1,100+ grantees.
Read the story of how listening changed everything.
Read the story of how listening changed everything.