The Grants Committee is excited to present the 2025 $100,000 grant finalists for your consideration. The Impact100 Metro Denver 2025 grant is a one-time grant designed to enable a Denver area non-profit to make significant and lasting improvements in how it meets its mission and serves its constituents.
This year saw a record number of applications (over 80!). The 40-member Grants Committee reviewed these proposals for their transformational impact and sustainability and assessed the organizations’ commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, engagement of their constituents, and ability to evaluate the impact of their work. Semi-finalists received a written evaluation, as well as a site visit.
The team has worked to narrow it to three finalists with a continued focus on trust based philanthropy. Trust-based philanthropy respects the knowledge and experience of those who work directly with the population being served while being mindful of the responsibility the organizations have to its donors. In the spirit of trust based philanthropy, we have moved away from requiring that the grant be used for a specific project; rather, we have asked applicants to define how the grant will support the core mission of the organization to achieve its desired impact. The grant could be used to strengthen or expand existing programs, to add a new program, or in any other way an organization believes will transform its ability to serve its constituents.
Organizations that apply for this grant must have two years’ 990’s, primarily serve constituents in the Denver metro area, and provide services that fit within any of our focus areas. The following three organizations have been selected as finalists:
WeeCycle is a Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with infants and toddlers by providing essential baby gear such as diapers, formula, and strollers. Through partnerships with local organizations, they distribute these items to families facing challenges like poverty, homelessness, and under-employment. Additionally, WeeCycle promotes environmental sustainability by recycling and repurposing baby gear, thereby reducing landfill waste
Located in Aurora, New Legacy Charter School offers a unique two-generational educational approach, serving both high school students and their young children. The school provides a safe, personalized learning environment tailored to the needs of pregnant and parenting teens, with an on-site Early Learning Center for children aged 0-5. This model empowers young parents to continue their education while ensuring their children receive quality early childhood education.
