The Denver Foundation provides support to several special projects that are working to enrich the community.
The Colorado Nonprofit Loan Fund
The Colorado Nonprofit Loan Fund (CNLF) is a supporting organization of The Denver Foundation. Established in 1981, the fund provides bridge loans to help organizations with cash flow issues. Loans of up to $50,000 are available for an 11-month period, and are charged at the prime interest rate. Any 501(c)(3) organization in Colorado is eligible to apply. For more information contact Rosanne Sterne at 303-300-1790 ext. 126.
Visit 2008report.denverfoundation.org to see the 2008 CNLF Board of Directors and funders.
Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Awards (MYCVA)
In 1976, the Denver Commission on Community Relations, United Bank of Denver, and the Rocky Mountain News started an awards program to honor outstanding community volunteers. Less than a year later, they renamed the award after Minoru Yasui, a community leader who headed the Commission for several years and volunteered for dozens of organizations.
MYCVA presents monthly awards each year (except in December) to honor men and women who make unique volunteer contributions to the community. The recipients receive a cash award to designate to a nonprofit organization of their choice. The Denver Foundation provides administrative support for MYCVA. To make a nomination, call The Denver Foundation at 303-300-1790 ext. 136.
Visit 2008report.denverfoundation.org to see the 2008 MYCVA committee members and award winners.
Social Venture Partners Denver
In 2000, The Denver Foundation helped create Social Venture Partners Denver (SVP), part of a growing movement of engaged giving. Similar to venture capitalists who invest their money and expertise to build and grow a company, venture philanthropists nurture their investments with time, money, and expertise. Currently, SVP Partners each contribute $2,500 and more than 20 hours of volunteer time per year.
In 2008, SVP Denver awarded $55,000 to five nonprofit organizations: cityWILD, Colorado Youth at Risk, Environmental Learning for Kids, PlatteForum, and Young Philanthropists Foundation.
Visit 2008report.denverfoundation.org to see the 2008-2009 SVP Board of Directors.
For more information contact Lisa Fasolo-Frishman at The Denver Foundation, 303-300-1790 ext. 142 or visit www.svpdenver.org.
The Urban Land Conservancy (ULC)
A nonprofit organization established in 2003, the ULC uses real estate as a tool to benefit the Metro Denver community. In much the same way that a land trust preserves open space for future generations, the ULC preserves land for community uses such as schools, affordable housing, and nonprofit centers in urban areas. The ULC is a supporting organization of The Denver Foundation with an independent board of directors. For more information, call 303-454-5369, or visit the ULC online at www.urbanlandc.org.
