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The Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation helps generous people build charitable legacies that make a difference today and in the future.
As Colorado's oldest and largest community foundation, it provides the expertise and leadership to help people give back to Metro Denver in ways that are meaningful -- to them and to the community.
Web Address
www.denverfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @tdfcommunity
As Colorado's oldest and largest community foundation, it provides the expertise and leadership to help people give back to Metro Denver in ways that are meaningful -- to them and to the community.
Web Address
www.denverfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @tdfcommunity
Assets and Giving for Denver Foundation
Assets
2019 - 852,362,353
2018 - 711,115,822
2017 - 763,707,293
2016 - 665,989,825
2019 - 852,362,353
2018 - 711,115,822
2017 - 763,707,293
2016 - 665,989,825
Domestic Grants
2019 - 97,201,143
2018 - 78,717,396
2017 - 65,676,891
2019 - 97,201,143
2018 - 78,717,396
2017 - 65,676,891
Recent News from Denver Foundation
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Through efforts like the Community Foundation Opportunity Network—which brings together more than 40 foundations that are working to bridge...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Denver Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Seattle Foundation
Through efforts like the Community Foundation Opportunity Network—which brings together more than 40 foundations that are working to bridge...more
Rose Community Foundation Announces Grants from First Quarter of 2017
Foundation: Aspen Community Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Global Fund for Women
Denver, CO—June 15, 2017—During the first three months of 2017, Rose Community Foundation awarded 147 grants totaling almost $2...more
Foundation: Aspen Community Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Global Fund for Women
Denver, CO—June 15, 2017—During the first three months of 2017, Rose Community Foundation awarded 147 grants totaling almost $2...more
DU stakes a claim in the world of social enterprise
Foundation: Denver Foundation
At the Denver-based Women's Bean Project—founded by alumna Jossy Eyre (MSW '86)—the mission is to hire chronically unemployed women...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
At the Denver-based Women's Bean Project—founded by alumna Jossy Eyre (MSW '86)—the mission is to hire chronically unemployed women...more
Dace West Named the Denver Foundations Vice President of Community Impact
Foundation: Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation, Colorado's largest and most experienced community foundation, today named Dace West as its Vice President of...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation, Colorado's largest and most experienced community foundation, today named Dace West as its Vice President of...more
Rose Community Foundation Announces Grants from Last Six Months of 2016
Foundation: Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Denver, CO—February 20, 2017—During the last six months of 2016, Rose Community Foundation awarded 481 grants totaling more than...more
Foundation: Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Latino Community Foundation
Denver, CO—February 20, 2017—During the last six months of 2016, Rose Community Foundation awarded 481 grants totaling more than...more
The Denver Foundation's Arts Affinity Group Awards $75k to Four Denver Arts Groups
Foundation: Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation's Arts Affinity Group Awards $75k to Four Denver Arts ... of Denver—Shark Tank-style—and competed for $75,000 in...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation's Arts Affinity Group Awards $75k to Four Denver Arts ... of Denver—Shark Tank-style—and competed for $75,000 in...more
On Philanthropy: Seven trends in philanthropy to expect in 2017
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Truly transformational philanthropy requires careful strategic planning, which has fueled the growth of philanthropic consulting in financial...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Truly transformational philanthropy requires careful strategic planning, which has fueled the growth of philanthropic consulting in financial...more
Denver Latina Philanthropic Group Announces 2017 Grants
Foundation: Denver Foundation
“For the Latino community, philanthropy is part of our cultural identity and fabric,” said Chrissy Deal, co-chair of LatinasGive!. “LatinasGive! is...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
“For the Latino community, philanthropy is part of our cultural identity and fabric,” said Chrissy Deal, co-chair of LatinasGive!. “LatinasGive! is...more
Jeff Hirota named CEO of The Community Foundation Boulder County
Foundation: Denver Foundation
The Community Foundation Boulder County conducted a nearly yearlong national search to replace retiring CEO Josie Heath, but ended up...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
The Community Foundation Boulder County conducted a nearly yearlong national search to replace retiring CEO Josie Heath, but ended up...more
Congratulations MSU Denver Foundation
Foundation: Denver Foundation
... Program Director, Dr. Adriann Wycoff, MSU Denver; award winning author, Lauren Groff; and Tracy Ulmer, The Denver Post Community...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
... Program Director, Dr. Adriann Wycoff, MSU Denver; award winning author, Lauren Groff; and Tracy Ulmer, The Denver Post Community...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.