15 Forever
Promoting community engagement, leadership, and philanthropy among Boulder County Youth
About 15 Forever
15 Forever was established by Community Foundation Boulder County in 2006 to promote civic engagement, philanthropy, and leadership among Boulder County youth. Since then, this youth-driven program has granted more than $322,000.
15 Forever is a collaboration between the Community Foundation and YouthRoots, a national youth philanthropy organization that teaches high school students how to make the world a better place, while developing their leadership and life skills.
Program Information
Members of 15 Forever:
- Learn and practice skills to empower them to be strong leaders today and tomorrow
- Use philanthropy to tackle timely issues
- Collaborate with other awesome high school students from different schools and complete 60 hours of community service.
Community Foundation Boulder County partners with YouthRoots to implement this youth-led philanthropy program.
Applications for the 2027 15 Forever cohort are now open!
- The 2027 15 Forever program runs January through May 2027, with students meeting weekly on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
- Students will receive a $200 stipend upon completing the program
- Applications are due Friday, November 27, 2026
Total Granted (All Time)
322K
Funds granted in 2026
34.9K
Organizations Funded in 2026
6
Number of 2026 Program Participants
18
Learn more about the 2026 15 Forever Cohort’s work and impact:
Women in Philanthropy: Impact Across Boulder County
March is Women’s History Month — a meaningful time to highlight the role of women in philanthropy right here in Boulder County. From young women in our 15 Forever program raising funds and making grants to support their peers, to members of the BIPOC Women’s Fund giving circle harnessing the power of collective action, to participants in […]
Grantee Spotlight: Espacios para Jóvenes
Three years ago, an in-depth investigation to find out what after-school programs and services were offered to youth in Lafayette revealed a handful of barriers keeping teens from participating. Transportation, cost, language and cultural accessibility, as well as trust were at the top of the list. Espacios para Jóvenes was created to build a safe, welcoming, […]
15 Forever 2025 Impact Report
15 Forever empowers youth through philanthropy and leadership, equipping them with the skills to make a meaningful impact on the world. The 2025 15 Forever Board brought together 15 dedicated youth from diverse backgrounds who collectively contributed an impressive 660 hours to improving their community while building their leadership and advocacy skills. As part of […]
Community Foundation Boulder County’s Youth-Led Grant Program Selects 6 Grantees
The 2024 15 Forever cohort raises $41,000 to support youth mental health in Boulder County BOULDER, Colo., June 20, 2024 — Community Foundation Boulder County today announced the granteesselected by the 2024 15 Forever cohort. Established in 2006 to promote civic engagement and leadershipamong Boulder County youth, 15 Forever brings high school students together to […]
2024 15 Forever Cohort Zeros in on Youth Mental Health
Youth-led committee to focus grantmaking on youth mental health by mitigating the impact of social media, combating substance abuse, and amplifying efforts towards suicide prevention. 15 Forever was established at Community Foundation Boulder County in 2006 to promote civic engagement and leadership among Boulder County youth. Each year a new group of high school […]
