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...
At Community Foundation Boulder County, we are honored to work with you and so many other families, individuals, and businesses to help organize your charitable giving and support your favorite nonprofits making a difference in our community. As the year winds down,...
Madeline Tomseth is a Strategic Impact Partner at Niveau Philanthropy, an active member for the Women’s Donor Network, Board member at SVP, and is an Executive Coach-in-training with the Hudson Institute. Madeline’s work focuses on dismantling barriers that limit...
“I believe that local philanthropy is essential for creating a thriving and equitable community. By investing in local organizations and initiatives, we can directly support the people and causes that matter most to us. It’s a powerful way to make a tangible...
Over the course of her career, Ginny Corsi worked for the Aspen Institute in New York and Aspen, served in the Agency for International Development at the US State Department in Washington D.C., worked for years with New York City investment firms, and started her own...
Whether surrounded by the lakes and forests of their home state Minnesota, nestled in the mountains surrounding their first Colorado home in Estes Park, or strengthening the Boulder County community to take bold steps toward climate action, Steven and Heidi Todd have...
James F. Williams has lived a life in service of the Boulder County community. Having served as the Dean of University Libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder from 1988 to 2017, James joined the CFBC Board Trustees soon after. Around the same time, James —...
Laurie Hathorn has been involved with Community Foundation Boulder County since 2016, as a donor, volunteer, Legacy Society member, and overall extraordinary individual who cares deeply about the community. At the community foundation, she serves on the...
Maureen and Jorge Espinoza have been friends of the community foundation and the wider community for many years. Between serving on Community Trust grant review committees, being a key partner in forming the Women’s Philanthropy Group, launching the WPG’s first...
Dee Andrews has been a friend of the community foundation for many years. In addition to her time serving on both the staff and the board, she is a longtime donor. Her insights into the evolution of the foundation are especially keen, given the varied roles she has...
Atiya HasanSince freshman year of high school, Atiya Hasan has been engaged with Community Foundation Boulder County. Raised in Boulder County, Atiya has learned about philanthropy and community engagement through three unique community foundation opportunities: 15...
Sophie and Jack Walker have been long time supporters, partners, and friends of Community Foundation Boulder County. They truly want to make a difference in so many people’s lives, and people are often drawn to them for their caring and compassionate ways. Sophie and...
Student leaders at both Boulder and Broomfield high schools have raised and donated money to help residents and our forests recover from the Cal-Wood and Lefthand fires. Student leaders at both Boulder and Broomfield high schools have raised and donated money to help...
"Donor-Advised Funds allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit, and then recommend grants from the fund over time." Some Washington lawmakers have proposed changing U.S. tax laws to require Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) to grant at...
“Making a difference in your community isn’t just in the realm of the elite,” says Boulderite Sarah Cumming, who donated her government stimulus check to Community Foundation Boulder County. “Making a difference in your community isn’t just in the realm of the elite,”...
Sometimes, the name says it all: Margaret’s Hope Fund not only brought hope and meaning to its namesake, the late Margaret Jonikas, while she was alive; the Donor-Advised Fund established at the Community Foundation continues to inspire hope in her memory...
We are grateful for your support on Colorado Gives Day! A record-breaking $50,050,610 was raised for nonprofits statewide, and you put Community Foundation Boulder County $40,377 closer to our year-end goal. Thank you. We are grateful for your support on Colorado...
This Colorado Gives Day (today!), make a donation to your Community Foundation Boulder County to make a difference you can see. This Colorado Gives Day (today!), make a donation to your Community Foundation Boulder County to make a difference you can...
“I may be in my 80s, but I’m really onto things about the environment and now regenerative ag – the Community Foundation opened that door in my mind.” Mary Lamy – a longtime Hygiene-area farmer and donor to Community Foundation Boulder County – established a...
Your gift helps turn ideas into action. Donate to the foundation’s operating fund today. During this time of gratitude, we want to thank you for your enduring support. Knowing the community we all love continues to need us, please make another meaningful gift today: a...