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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
denverfoundation.org/100th/
denverfoundation.org/100th/
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/
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...
@naomiamaha02.bsky.social, our director of policy & government affairs, spoke on a national panel discussing philanthropy's role in supporting civic engagement.
Civic engagement is a core part of our grantmaking, policy, and advocacy work, and we’re grateful to be a part of these conversations.
Civic engagement is a core part of our grantmaking, policy, and advocacy work, and we’re grateful to be a part of these conversations.
July 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
@naomiamaha02.bsky.social, our director of policy & government affairs, spoke on a national panel discussing philanthropy's role in supporting civic engagement.
Civic engagement is a core part of our grantmaking, policy, and advocacy work, and we’re grateful to be a part of these conversations.
Civic engagement is a core part of our grantmaking, policy, and advocacy work, and we’re grateful to be a part of these conversations.
Check out our open grant opportunities, including our Community Grants Program.
These grants are made possible by generous donors who support various causes, from preserving museum artifacts to advancing research for people with developmental disabilities.
denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
These grants are made possible by generous donors who support various causes, from preserving museum artifacts to advancing research for people with developmental disabilities.
denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
July 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Check out our open grant opportunities, including our Community Grants Program.
These grants are made possible by generous donors who support various causes, from preserving museum artifacts to advancing research for people with developmental disabilities.
denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
These grants are made possible by generous donors who support various causes, from preserving museum artifacts to advancing research for people with developmental disabilities.
denverfoundation.org/funding-oppo...
Our hearts are with those impacted by the devastating flash floods in Texas, and the concerned family and friends across the nation.
Here are some of the local community foundations and other nonprofits supporting ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
Here are some of the local community foundations and other nonprofits supporting ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
July 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Our hearts are with those impacted by the devastating flash floods in Texas, and the concerned family and friends across the nation.
Here are some of the local community foundations and other nonprofits supporting ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
Here are some of the local community foundations and other nonprofits supporting ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
We’re grateful for our team members who help create a culture where people can feel seen and valued.
Our team came together to celebrate #Pride and show support for our LGBTQ+ community. Every day, we’re committed to advancing equity and inclusion. Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
Our team came together to celebrate #Pride and show support for our LGBTQ+ community. Every day, we’re committed to advancing equity and inclusion. Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
June 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We’re grateful for our team members who help create a culture where people can feel seen and valued.
Our team came together to celebrate #Pride and show support for our LGBTQ+ community. Every day, we’re committed to advancing equity and inclusion. Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
Our team came together to celebrate #Pride and show support for our LGBTQ+ community. Every day, we’re committed to advancing equity and inclusion. Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
Last week, members from across our giving circles came together to connect and learn about each other’s work.
We’re grateful for how these groups support our community, and for everyone who showed up to share their insights and experiences.
Photo courtesy: Armando Geneyro
We’re grateful for how these groups support our community, and for everyone who showed up to share their insights and experiences.
Photo courtesy: Armando Geneyro
June 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Last week, members from across our giving circles came together to connect and learn about each other’s work.
We’re grateful for how these groups support our community, and for everyone who showed up to share their insights and experiences.
Photo courtesy: Armando Geneyro
We’re grateful for how these groups support our community, and for everyone who showed up to share their insights and experiences.
Photo courtesy: Armando Geneyro
In celebration of #PrideMonth, our book club read 'This Is How It Always Is' by Laurie Frankel. The story explores gender identity, acceptance, and transformation within families. It also highlights the importance of supporting youth well-being.
Get a copy at your local library and read with us.
Get a copy at your local library and read with us.
June 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In celebration of #PrideMonth, our book club read 'This Is How It Always Is' by Laurie Frankel. The story explores gender identity, acceptance, and transformation within families. It also highlights the importance of supporting youth well-being.
Get a copy at your local library and read with us.
Get a copy at your local library and read with us.
We're grateful to work with partners like @senadorajulie.bsky.social on key policy issues that impact our community.
June 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We're grateful to work with partners like @senadorajulie.bsky.social on key policy issues that impact our community.
Bike to work day is almost here! 🚲
Swing by our station on June 25 to say hello, grab a light breakfast, and learn about the people and places that have come together to address Metro Denver’s most pressing issues as we celebrate our 100th anniversary.
Swing by our station on June 25 to say hello, grab a light breakfast, and learn about the people and places that have come together to address Metro Denver’s most pressing issues as we celebrate our 100th anniversary.
June 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Bike to work day is almost here! 🚲
Swing by our station on June 25 to say hello, grab a light breakfast, and learn about the people and places that have come together to address Metro Denver’s most pressing issues as we celebrate our 100th anniversary.
Swing by our station on June 25 to say hello, grab a light breakfast, and learn about the people and places that have come together to address Metro Denver’s most pressing issues as we celebrate our 100th anniversary.
Our team took a tour of Dinosaur Ridge with Kermit Shields, a fundholder and member of our Environmental Affinity Group. He also serves on the Dinosaur Ridge Advisory Board.
We learned what Colorado was like millions of years ago and stood in the exact spots where dinosaurs once walked!
We learned what Colorado was like millions of years ago and stood in the exact spots where dinosaurs once walked!
June 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Our team took a tour of Dinosaur Ridge with Kermit Shields, a fundholder and member of our Environmental Affinity Group. He also serves on the Dinosaur Ridge Advisory Board.
We learned what Colorado was like millions of years ago and stood in the exact spots where dinosaurs once walked!
We learned what Colorado was like millions of years ago and stood in the exact spots where dinosaurs once walked!
We’re thrilled to partner as the local foundation to support the work GES Coalition and Denver Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency will do to make homes more climate resilient and energy efficient in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods.
www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for...
www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for...
May 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
We’re thrilled to partner as the local foundation to support the work GES Coalition and Denver Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency will do to make homes more climate resilient and energy efficient in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods.
www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for...
www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for...
Join Representative Ryan Gonzales, Representative Emily Sirota, and our Director of Policy and Government Affairs @naomiamaha02.bsky.social for a virtual session to talk about what bills passed, which didn’t, and what the outcomes mean for our community.
#COLeg
#COLeg
May 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Join Representative Ryan Gonzales, Representative Emily Sirota, and our Director of Policy and Government Affairs @naomiamaha02.bsky.social for a virtual session to talk about what bills passed, which didn’t, and what the outcomes mean for our community.
#COLeg
#COLeg