Our Mission
We inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community.

Our Vision
We envision a community where all residents in Metro Denver have the opportunity for a high quality of life, including but not limited to:
•  Education
•  Employment
•  Food, clothing, and shelter
•  Health
•  Rich cultural offerings
•  Safety
•  The ability to give of themselves and connect with their community

Our Values

Leadership
We listen to and learn from our community.  We address the root causes of community problems and mobilize resources for the common good.

Equity
We strive for equity and we focus primarily, but not exclusively, on people who are disadvantaged.

Inclusiveness
We practice and champion inclusiveness in our community.  We honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community.

Accountability
We serve as stewards for our community investments and honor the charitable intentions of our donors to meet current and future community needs.  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, service, and fiduciary responsibility.

Our Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Denver Foundation shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provision of services.