Women’s Foundation of Colorado

The Women's Foundation of Colorado is the only statewide, community-funded foundation dedicated to advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. Based in Denver, CO, WFCO provides comprehensive grantmaking and investment programs designed to create pathways to economic security and opportunity. The foundation manages multiple specialized initiatives including WINcome Women, the Girls of Color Fund, WAGES Grantee Cohort, and gender-lens investing programs that support nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado. WFCO's grantmaking approach focuses on dismantling systemic barriers to women's economic prosperity through direct assistance programs, policy advocacy, and strategic investments. Since inception, the foundation has granted more than 33 million to nonprofit partners providing direct services to women and families while simultaneously driving legislative change. The organization leverages multiple giving vehicles including donor-advised funds, giving circles, legacy giving programs, and corporate giving opportunities to maximize community impact. WFCO's work extends to public policy advocacy, with the foundation taking positions on legislative priorities including equal pay, paid leave, and affordable childcare. Through research initiatives and civic engagement programs, WFCO impacts all 2.9 million women and girls throughout Colorado. The foundation's commitment to those facing the steepest barriers—based on background and identity—distinguishes its approach to community philanthropy. By maximizing opportunities for women to access education, job training, and career advancement, WFCO strengthens the economic engines of Colorado communities.