Caring for Denver Foundation

Founded and funded by and for Denver, we turn our community’s desire to help into action to address Denver’s mental health and substance misuse needs. Together, we turn ideas into action. Collaboration drives everything we do. From defining our funding priorities to evaluating and measuring impact, we listen to and learn from communities to focus, guide, and improve our approach to address mental health and substance misuse needs. Organizations that are eligible include: ▪ Charitable organizations designated by the IRS as tax-exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) or under other sections of the U.S. tax code (or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) entity). ▪ Faith-based organizations if they are designated by the IRS as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization (and grant-funded program does not require participation or membership in a specific religion, or seeks to advance a particular religious faith or belief). ▪ Indian or Native American entities. ▪ Government-supported entities, including schools, museums, or libraries. ▪ City and County of Denver or State of Colorado agencies.