Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Denver’s premier private arts funder, has committed over $90 million in grants since 1981 to support arts institutions and organizations. With a vision to foster a just and vibrant city, the foundation integrates arts and leadership to influence Denver's cultural and civic landscape. It focuses on impactful investments, innovative grant-making, and forming community partnerships to build a lively city that is inclusive and works for everyone.
The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation addresses the nonprofit sector's persistent racial leadership gap by providing Equity-Focused Leadership Grants. These grants, up to $10,000 for six organizations, support the leadership development of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and adults with disabilities aspiring to lead in the nonprofit sector. The grant program prioritizes innovative, culturally relevant leadership support methods, deep community involvement, centering underrepresented communities in program design, and the cultivation of leaders who champion systems change. Additionally, it emphasizes organizational commitment to fair wages for program staff and collaborators.