We've all heard the song “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades,” and it certainly rings true in relation to Stephanie Carter’s bright success, leveraging hats for shade in the strong Boulder sun. Stephanie is recognized around the world for her...
Margery Goldman brings her full heart and mind to everything she does. Whether she is skiing, writing, organizing events, or funding pressing local and global issues, she is an inspiration to everyone who knows her. For decades, she has had her finger on the pulse of...
Local Philanthropic Voices: Randi Grassgreen, advisor to high-net-worth entrepreneurs and families on wealth transfer, trust and estate, and tax planning matters.Having worked with donors in Boulder County for the last 25 years, I’d love to share some of my best ideas...
On Wednesday, April 12th, Community Foundation Boulder County (CFBC) held a town hall at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center where CEO Tatiana Hernandez provided an update to Marshall Fire survivors on the Boulder County Wildfire Fund. Ms. Hernandez was...
Since 1996 the Community Foundation has been committed to supporting the safety and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. Thanks to incredible leadership of people including Josie Heath, Margaret Katz, Jo Arnold, and Bob Morehouse – the Open Door Fund built a...
As the challenging work of the Marshall Fire recovery continues, we are so thrilled to support a unique partnership with local conservation nonprofit, Resource Central. The partnership, announced earlier this month, offers perennial, waterwise Garden In A...
As you know, today is the one-year anniversary of the worst natural disaster in Colorado history that destroyed over 1000 homes in our community. And this event brought the community together on a scale we have never seen before. In recent years, we...
As we near the season of Thanksgiving, Community Foundation Boulder County would like to express just how grateful and humbled we are for your ongoing trust and engagement in building a more equitable Boulder County. Decades of partnership has allowed the...
Overview and Funding Priorities Community Foundation Boulder County announces the first open funding opportunity from the Boulder County Wildfire Fund. At this time, $100,000 will be made available for commemorative events that support Marshall Fire survivors. We...
Overview and Funding Priorities This RFP invites proposals from nonprofits that provided support (financial or otherwise) to fire-affected individuals and/or communities, including first responders, as of Dec. 30, 2021. The minimum grant award will be...
We are so honored to announce 74 grants to community partners have been awarded Community Trust grants totaling $226,800 for the second round of the Community Trust (CT2) bringing the total for Community Trust 2022 to...
In 2021, the Community Foundation Boulder County established the Nino Gallo Leadership Award, to recognize outstanding local leaders who embody the legacy of community treasure, Nino Gallo. The 2022 nomination process is open and we would love for our community...
We are so thrilled to announce 63 community partners have been awarded Community Trust grants totaling $193,200 for the first round of the Community Trust. (CT1) The second round of Community Trust (CT2), for the categories of Civic Engagement and Health and Human...
Community Trust 2: Health & Human Services and Civic Engagement is scheduled to close Monday, September 19th at 5 pm. There is still time to submit your proposals to meet the needs of your community in the areas of Health & Human...
We are thrilled to be collaborating with our community again through the Community Trust and have begun the process of reading the applications that were submitted for the first half of the cycle, Community Trust 1. As of August 3rd, Community Trust 1:...
CFBC seeks a consultant to guide the implementation of a strategic plan that reflects a rolling three year format (2022, 2023, 2024). The plan should include perspectives provided via research as well as interviews with specified stakeholders including but not limited...
Three Boulder County leaders have joined the Board of Trustees of Community Foundation Boulder County. The new additions include Boulder County Assistant County Administrator Yvette Bowden; banking professional Arvind Sundar; and retired telecommunications engineering...
The Community Trust Request for Proposals is now live for the first review period! In this first review period, Community Trust 1, we are looking for proposals to meet the needs of our community in the areas of Animal Care and Welfare, Arts and...
We are almost halfway through 2022 and already, as with the last several years, our community has been asked to demonstrate resilience and empathy that, thankfully, we have in abundance. At the beating heart of our remarkable community is the important work of so many...
We are thrilled to share with you an exciting addition to our leadership team with the brilliant Trisha McKean joining us in the role of Chief Development Officer. As a long-time Boulderite, Trisha understands our community’s most urgent needs, and brings a...