Colorado Gives Foundation

Driving Local Impact + Making Statewide Giving Easy

Good for Jeffco

Building a resilient, connected and thriving Jefferson County.

Supporting Jeffco nonprofits through philanthropy tools, including grantmaking.

Connecting individuals, businesses and nonprofits to help all of Jeffco thrive.

Good for Colorado

Making it easy for individuals and businesses to support causes they care about.

Providing fundraising resources to Colorado nonprofits.

Connecting donors and nonprofits year-round and for Colorado Gives Day.

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Good for Everyone

We are Colorado Gives Foundation. We created Colorado Gives Day and ColoradoGives.org to make it easy for nonprofits to fundraise and for donors to give.

We make good happen by connecting people, ideas and nonprofits, and we are transforming the way Colorado gives. Together, we can build resilient, connected and thriving communities, which is good for everyone.

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Current Impact Work

Bring It Home Fund

The Bring It Home Fund addresses the critical need for affordable housing in Jeffco, allowing employees to live where they work. This fund aims to increase or preserve housing options in Jeffco that are affordable for middle income households earning between $52,000 to $150,000 depending on household size. Help us in our efforts by investing or making a donation today to support this vital cause.

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Pathways to Prosperity Fund

The Pathways to Prosperity Fund is an investment in workforce development for Jeffco. This fund provides access to quality education and vocational training while creating more opportunities for jobs with livable wages and benefits. By donating today, you can help us develop the skilled employees your business needs.

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Our vision? To see all of Jeffco thriving.

We focus on 3 Impact Areas to make this happen.

Collective Wellbeing

We believe that collective wellbeing is achieved when all our neighbors have consistent access to nutritious food and attainable housing. This impact area supports stable, accessible and affordable living conditions to build a promising future for all, and supports improved access to food for Jeffco residents, ensuring the availability of local, healthy and culturally relevant food. 

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Economic Freedom

We believe that when our neighbors have the resources and opportunities to pursue career-based education aligned with their goals and aspirations, they can make intentional life and work choices, ultimately leading to economic freedom. Our commitment to this impact area starts with early care and education and extends through workforce development, creating careers that build generational wealth.

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Vibrant Communities

We believe that vibrant communities are built on a foundation of holistic wellbeing, social connection and easy access to the places where they can live, work and interact. Our efforts focus on enabling equitable access to health and convenient neighborhoods which combine to improve both individual and collective quality of life.

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News + Announcements

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Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 8 — But You Can Give Today

Early giving is officially open on ColoradoGives.org, which means you can start supporting the nonprofits and causes you care about today. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 8, every donation made for Colorado Gives Day becomes part of a statewide wave of generosity. Read more

Read More: Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 8 — But You Can Give Today

Join Our Team: Program Officer

We’re hiring! As a Program Officer, you will serve as a trusted connector across Jefferson County (Jeffco), building strong community relationships, listening to local needs and aspirations, and turning those insights into opportunities for impact. Read more

Read More: Join Our Team: Program Officer

$3.5 Million in Health Grants Expands Access to Care and Connection in Jefferson County

Across Jefferson County, nonprofits are helping residents access affordable health care, navigate health coverage and build stronger connections with the people around them. Read more

Read More: $3.5 Million in Health Grants Expands Access to Care and Connection in Jefferson County