August is National Make-A-Will Month — an important reminder to establish or update your will and estate plan. A will is a fundamental part of end-of-life planning, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes and your loved ones are protected, avoiding the delays and expenses of probate. Taking the time to establish a […]
Your Will, Your Legacy: Make-A-Will Month Read Post »
On Wednesday, April 30, Rose Community Foundation leaders and staff—past and present—joined grantees, donors, and community partners to celebrate three decades of values-driven philanthropy in Greater Denver. Held at Denver’s Mission Ballroom, the event was filled with moments of joy, dancing, and reflection, as founders and grantees shared stories of 30 years of catalytic community
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Rose Community Foundation, in collaboration with peer funders across Colorado, is proud to announce the launch of the Colorado Safe Futures Fund. This initiative is dedicated to preventing firearm-related injury and death throughout the state using a public health approach. Preventable injuries and deaths from firearms impact Coloradans every day. Firearms are the third leading cause
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Grounded in our core values and current strategic goals, Rose Community Foundation has endorsed several statewide, Denver and school district ballot measures that promote a more equitable, inclusive and thriving Greater Denver region. Our endorsements are shaped by insights from our policy and advocacy grantee partners and other community organizations, who not only keep us
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Education remains a crucial route for advancing youth furthest from opportunity, and enrichment programs outside traditional classroom settings can also significantly impact short and long-term outcomes. Rose Community Foundation recently awarded $525,000 to 19 organizations providing youth programs and services outside of the classroom. These organizations aim to enhance community safety and belonging for young
Classrooms to Communities: Empowering Youth Beyond School Walls Read Post »
Civic engagement connects residents to the systems of governance that impact their daily lives and is a powerful tool for advancing empowerment, belonging and representation. Rose Community Foundation is committed to strengthening democracy and fostering inclusive civic engagement by investing in organizations that encourage community involvement and nonpartisan voter participation. In 2023, the Foundation awarded
Civic Engagement: Initiatives for Election Season and Beyond Read Post »
Establishing an endowment fund can be a powerful tool for nonprofits to help achieve long-term financial stability, supporting and advancing their mission for generations to come. Rose Community Foundation’s Endowment Building Pathways offer structured support to help organizations launch and grow endowments, sustaining a culture that builds for the future. The three pathways – Launch,
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Without legislation to prevent it, the sunsetting of current estate tax laws at the end of 2025 will dramatically reduce the federal estate tax exemption from $13.61 million per person in 2024 to approximately $7 million in 2026 (this includes adjustments for inflation). This change would affect many high net-worth individuals and families, likely exposing
Planning for a sunset: Lock in a higher exemption, unlock a legacy Read Post »
Rose Community Foundation recently launched an open grant opportunity aimed at advancing equitable economic opportunity, marking three years of grantmaking in this space. In response to the evolving needs of the region in the wake of the pandemic, the Foundation recognized that fostering equitable economic opportunities is crucial for empowering individuals to transition from merely
Increasing Impact: Economic Equity and Community Wealth Building Read Post »
In the summer of 2024, Rose Community Foundation awarded $591,500 to 23 organizations dedicated to fostering strong and inclusive civic engagement in the Greater Denver region. These grants support nonprofits and programs that engage diverse communities and equip historically under-reached populations to participate in policy and electoral processes on local issues. Each of these organizations
Empowering Change: The Impact of Civic Engagement Read Post »
