National Estate Planning Awareness Week is coming up from October 19 through 25. This comes on the heels of August’s Make-A-Will Month. A reminder to “make a will” is good advice, of course, but a thoughtful estate plan usually involves much more than a single...
Every year, we honor local community members making an impact across Boulder County through our Community Leadership Awards. These individuals embody leadership in all its forms, including exceptional volunteerism, advocacy...
Pop-up art program will activate vacant storefronts and unexpected spaces during the 2027 Sundance Film Festival Download the full press release here >> BOULDER, Colo., Sept 18, 2026 – Community Foundation Boulder County, in partnership with Boulder County Arts...
For the past five years, Nepali Jatra has been creating opportunities for people across Boulder County to experience, celebrate, and connect through Nepali arts and culture. Through music, dance, food, art, traditions, and other forms of artistic...
One hundred twenty-five community partners receive grants to address Boulder County's most pressing needs. View Downloadable Press Release BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 17, 2026 – Community Foundation Boulder County today announced the 125 community partners selected as 2026...
At Community Foundation Boulder County, we work with a wide range of donors who want to support favorite charities and causes they care about. Sometimes we meet with individuals and families who have already begun their charitable giving journey by establishing a...
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Rodolfo Rodríguez — Community Foundation Boulder County's new Director of Housing Initiatives — brings a collaborative, community-centered approach to addressing housing challenges. Throughout his career, he has partnered with...
“True economic mobility comes when communities work together to remove barriers and create pathways for people to succeed. The EMAN community foundations and their partners are showing how local leadership, collaboration, and trust can create lasting change for...
Earlier this year, Community Foundation Boulder County distributed the second annual Boulder County Nonprofit Survey to nonprofit organizations to understand how current, ongoing, and anticipated funding shifts and policy changes are affecting our local nonprofit sector.
The Indigenous People's Community Church (IPCC) was established to provide traditional ceremonies for the Indigenous community while preserving and promoting Indigenous thoughts, beliefs, and practices. The church holds weekly, monthly, quarterly, and...
For three and a half decades, the community foundation has worked to support the needs of the Boulder County community. Our Board of Directors brings expertise and perspective to our work, and today, we’re thrilled to announce that 3 new community leaders — Sarah...
The word “philanthropy” comes from Greek roots, meaning, quite simply, a love of humanity. It’s a big word—but at its heart, it reflects something very personal: the desire to help others, strengthen community, and make a difference in ways that matter to you. For...
Community Foundation Boulder County is excited to welcome Amelia Pane Schaffner as Director of Impact Giving — a new role that represents a first step in the foundation’s work to revamp Pledge 1% Colorado. A program of Community Foundation Boulder County, Pledge 1%...
Foundation’s Organizing for Water and Sustainability (FLOWS) is led by and for frontline communities, including People of Color, residents of affordable and mobile housing communities, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a small nonprofit founded and led by Women of...
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...
The Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont (A-PAL) promotes diversity by engaging people across backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, languages, abilities, and immigration status through cultural, artistic, and educational programming. The organization also encourages active...
$10,000 in grants go to organizations serving BIPOC Women and Children In 2022, a small group of local women had a vision to create a fund that would uplift and support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) women and children in Boulder County. Now, 4 years...
A new year presents an excellent opportunity to check in on your charitable giving priorities. This is the case every year, but it is especially important in 2026, not only because of the support needed to fund critical gaps in our community, but also because of a few...
The 2026 Leadership Fellows Boulder County cohort has officially begun their nine-month journey, and we couldn’t be more excited. Each year, 25–30 emerging and transformational leaders from across Boulder County are selected to participate in this immersive program....
As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the work that made 2025 meaningful at Community Foundation Boulder County. From advancing equity and responding to emerging challenges to partnering with nonprofits, donors, and community members, our staff and board...