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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
Just for Kids Foundation awards grants
Foundation: Denver Foundation
By Benjamin Preston Several dozen smiling faces crowded into Kimberly Kirkendoll's living room Monday evening for the annual awarding of Just for Kids Foundation grants. Much like the end of...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
By Benjamin Preston Several dozen smiling faces crowded into Kimberly Kirkendoll's living room Monday evening for the annual awarding of Just for Kids Foundation grants. Much like the end of...more
NONPROFIT: Metro Denver talks, The Denver Foundation listens
Foundation: Denver Foundation
As a community foundation, it has been the job of The Denver Foundation since 1925 to take the pulse of the community and to make sure we are most effectively using the charitable resources...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
As a community foundation, it has been the job of The Denver Foundation since 1925 to take the pulse of the community and to make sure we are most effectively using the charitable resources...more
The Denver Foundation Makes $38 Million in Grants in 2010: Reduced Minimums ...
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Through its Community Grants Program, the Foundation supports Metro Denver nonprofits that work in the areas of human services, arts, culture, education, and health. However, a majority of the...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Through its Community Grants Program, the Foundation supports Metro Denver nonprofits that work in the areas of human services, arts, culture, education, and health. However, a majority of the...more
Moye White's Conover Honored by The Denver Foundation
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Denver - Jerry Conover was honored by The Denver Foundation, Colorado's oldest and largest community foundation, at a special ceremony November 18. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Denver - Jerry Conover was honored by The Denver Foundation, Colorado's oldest and largest community foundation, at a special ceremony November 18. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Daniels Fund grants $8.2 million in Colorado
Foundation: Daniels Fund
The Daniels Fund made $8.2 million in grants to Colorado nonprofits in the latest quarter, the Denver foundation announced Friday. The Colorado grants are ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Daniels Fund
The Daniels Fund made $8.2 million in grants to Colorado nonprofits in the latest quarter, the Denver foundation announced Friday. The Colorado grants are ...See all stories on this topic...more
Two major Native philanthropy groups confer and tour
Foundation: First Nations Development Institute, Colorado Trust, Denver Foundation
“A 2005 survey of large foundation grants (at or above $10000) showed that less than one-half of one percent of grants went to Native causes. ... See all stories on this...more
Foundation: First Nations Development Institute, Colorado Trust, Denver Foundation
“A 2005 survey of large foundation grants (at or above $10000) showed that less than one-half of one percent of grants went to Native causes. ... See all stories on this...more
lose weight : Community Visioning for the Future | health care
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Since the cost down is not an option for a community foundation, I asked Vinny to other councils on the future of the Denver Foundation. He had several exciting proposals. One of his ideas was that...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
Since the cost down is not an option for a community foundation, I asked Vinny to other councils on the future of the Denver Foundation. He had several exciting proposals. One of his ideas was that...more
On Fire « Philanthropy411 Blog
Foundation: Denver Foundation
... giving people tools, capacity, and lawyers (Constance Rice from the Advancement Project), challenging both attitudes and systems (Avila Kilmurray from the Community Foundation for Northern...more
Foundation: Denver Foundation
... giving people tools, capacity, and lawyers (Constance Rice from the Advancement Project), challenging both attitudes and systems (Avila Kilmurray from the Community Foundation for Northern...more
Big Thinking on Small Grants: How Much is Enough?
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, Jacobs Family Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Denver Foundation, Raymond John Wean Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Vancouver Foundation
... Unity Foundation that's associated with the Jacobs Family Foundation's work in San Diego, The Skillman Foundation's Community Connections grant program, the Battle Creek Community...more
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation, Jacobs Family Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Denver Foundation, Raymond John Wean Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Vancouver Foundation
... Unity Foundation that's associated with the Jacobs Family Foundation's work in San Diego, The Skillman Foundation's Community Connections grant program, the Battle Creek Community...more
“Colorado State of Mind” Looks at charitable giving during difficult economic times » University of Colorado Foundation
Foundation: Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation
Sheila Bugdanowitz, president/CEO, Rose Community Foundation; Wayne Hutchens, president/CEO, University of Colorado Foundation; Christine Benero, president/CEO, Mile High United Way; David Miller,...more
Foundation: Rose Community Foundation, Denver Foundation
Sheila Bugdanowitz, president/CEO, Rose Community Foundation; Wayne Hutchens, president/CEO, University of Colorado Foundation; Christine Benero, president/CEO, Mile High United Way; David Miller,...more
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