Your Community Foundation
The Broomfield Community Foundation exists to ignite the power of giving—
connecting people, resources, and causes to strengthen and uplift our community.
Our supporters love the town we live in, as do we.
WE'RE MAKING AN IMPACT - NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
Since inception, we’ve granted over $6.5 million.
In 2024, we granted
$540,000 to 68 nonprofits; a 33% increase in funds.
By regularly connecting with 190+ representatives, we provide rapid response to Special Needs: $29,374 this past year.
$43,000 in scholarships and $25,100 in Youth Opportunity Awards empowered students to thrive in 2025.
We provide a trusted, local platform for philanthropy.
START YOUR JOURNEY OF CHARITABLE GIVING
We work with you and your trusted advisors to help you give efficiently, effectively, and meaningfully to your favorite causes and charities.
Give to Existing Funds
Make a Planned Gift
Establish a Donor Advised Fund
Support a Scholarship
Make a donation to BCF to directly support local needs, drive long-term positive change, and benefit from potential tax advantages while strengthening your community!
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
RECENT BROOMFIELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWS & EVENTS
Attention Arts and Civics Organizations - Grant Applications Open
The Broomfield Community Foundation is now accepting applications for our Arts and Civics grant cycle.
Local nonprofits advancing arts, culture, and civic engagement in Broomfield are invited to apply for funding that helps bring creative expression, connection, and community pride to life.
Through this annual grant cycle, we fund programs and initiatives that strengthen our community—everything from cultural programming to civic participation efforts.
Application Window: April 13–29
Eligibility: Broomfield-located Arts & Civics nonprofits
Help shape a vibrant, connected Broomfield
Keep Our Youth Engaged this Summer - Attend Volunteer Match!
Parents and grandparents, friends and neighbors, do your teens need volunteer hours? Encourage them to come and meet with 20 area nonprofits that offer teen volunteer opportunities in your community. Summer is coming soon, and you don’t want them to miss out on being productive!
- Wednesday, April 22
- 4:30-6 p.m.
- Broomfield Community Center Lakeshore Room, 280 Spader Way
- RSVP here - suggested but not required. You'd get an event reminder as the event date nears.
Application Window Open: High School Students Can Gain Charitable Giving Insights while Building New Skills
Applications for the 2026-2027 Youth Advisory Council(YAC) Program are now being accepted through May 15th. Apply sooner than later as interviews and candidate selection are on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Applicants can be incoming high school freshmen through seniors (for 2026-2027 school year).
YAC participants will:
- Learn about philanthropy and nonprofits in Broomfield
- Gain team problem-solving experience and project management and public speaking skills
YAC members:
- Support local nonprofits through fundraising, grantmaking & volunteering.
- Programming runs July 2026 - May 2027
- Meets twice a month (one time in person, one time virtually)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Lives in Broomfield or attends a Broomfield high school
- Will be a freshman through junior in the upcoming school year (entering Fall 2026)
Share this opportunity with local teens who may be interested. Apply today!
Save the Date for the 25th Heart of Broomfield Award Banquet and Fundraiser
Join us for the 25th and final Heart of Broomfield Awards, a milestone celebration honoring the people and generosity that have shaped our community for a quarter century.
It's taking place on Thursday, May 28th, from 5-8 PM at the Chateaux at Fox Meadows.
This unforgettable evening will honor Jack Jr. and Penny TerHar, along with their family, as they receive the Enduring Lifetime Achievement Award, and celebrate more than 145 Heart of Broomfield Award recipients from 2021–2026—a powerful tribute to 25 years of community impact.
The evening is designed to gather our community together to connect, celebrate and have a fun-filled evening. Get your tickets before there sold out.
If you're unable to attend, please consider making an impact with a 100% tax-deductible donation HERE or mail a check to PO Box 2040, Broomfield, CO 80038.
Our 2025 Annual Report is here—and it’s a powerful reflection of what’s possible when a community comes together.
Because of the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and partners, we’re strengthening lives across Broomfield—supporting nonprofits, expanding access to critical services, and investing in opportunities that uplift our neighbors.
Inside the report, you’ll see:
• The scale of local impact made possible in 2025 (reached an important milestone —awarding $1,378,311 in scholarships and grants!)
• Stories that bring that impact to life
• The collective power of giving in action
If you’ve ever wondered how your support makes a difference—this is it.
Explore the
full report and see your impact in action!
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WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
Our mission is simple: Improving the quality of life in Broomfield.
As your community foundation, we connect the generosity of donors with the power of charitable giving to create a stronger Broomfield through grantmaking, charitable funds, and education investments in local nonprofits.
