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Developing Leaders & Benefiting Children

The Denver Children’s Foundation (DCF) is a non-profit service organization for business leaders between the ages of 20 and 39. DCF members represent a diversity of professional backgrounds. The mission of DCF is to develop philanthropic leaders who mobilize the community to impact the lives of disadvantaged children through annual fund-raising events and projects. Founded in 1987 as a chartered organization under Active 20-30 International, DCF rebranded as an independent foundation in 2022. Since 1987, DCF has raised and distributed more than $20 million in the community.

DCF is dedicated to contributing to the betterment and welfare of the children in the local community. In its efforts to help others, each DCF member also strives to develop character, become a better citizen, and learn to live and appreciate a fuller and richer life. In addition, the organization strives to raise the community’s awareness of the need to care for underprivileged children in the state of Colorado through fundraising and hands on community service.

Denver Children’s Foundation member with a child and Santa in front of a helicopter at a Christmas for Kids event
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Guidestar Nonprofit Gold Seal of Transparency

Our GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency demonstrates that DCF is committed to best-in-class nonprofit governance. Only 0.5% of nonprofit organizations achieve this level of recognition. The up-to-date information in our GuideStar profile gives our partners, donors, and funders confidence in the work we do to support at-risk and disadvantaged children.

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2025 Annual Review

A look back at the milestones, impact, and momentum that defined the past year.

Past Reports
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Denver Children’s Foundation impact statistics showing charities supported, years of service, members, and funds distributed

By the numbers

Denver Children’s Foundation Christmas for Kids event with Rocky the Denver Nuggets mascot and participants shopping for gifts
Child and volunteer participating in a Denver Children’s Foundation holiday giving program