The 25th Heart of Broomfield Last Rodeo was Amazing!

The Thursday, May 28, 2026, milestone celebration was truly special as we honored the people, partnerships, and generosity that have strengthened our community over the past quarter-century.

Below are a few snapshots from the fun-packed evening. To access all Heart of Broomfield photos, scroll to the button just below these images.

A GranD Reunion

In the image below are many of the former Heart for Broomfield awardees. Did you know there were more than 170 award recipients over 25 years? Scroll down this page to learn more about the celebratory evening as the BCF has exciting information to share!

the terHar Legacy

One of the evening's most inspiring moments was the recognition of Jack TerHar Jr. and the TerHar family with the Enduring Heart Lifetime Achievement Award.

A film told the remarkable story of how a $100,000 challenge gift sparked a community movement that grew into a $2 million endowment, creating lasting support for local nonprofits and the residents they serve.

May 2026 photo of Penny and Jack Jr. from their home. Photo courtesy of Joel Solis of Prairie Mountain Media.

Celebrating the holidays, Jack Sr. and Joyce TerHar in the center of the photo and surrounded by Penny and Jack Jr. and their immediate family.

The Next Million

More than 25 years ago, Jack's vision inspired our community to establish the Legacy Fund Endowment with a goal of reaching $1 million. Today, that fund has grown to more than $2 million.

During the May 28th gala, Jack has issued a new challenge: helping Broomfield grow the Legacy Fund Endowment to $3 million by December 2030. To help inspire community participation, the TerHar family has committed to providing $50,000 in matching gifts for three years. We'll share more details later this year as we officially launch this community-wide effort. Since 2000, the Foundation has granted over $7.8 million. Meeting this goal will help us create a thriving community for generations to come.

Read below to discover how you can take action now.

Support the Journey Today

As we begin this journey toward $3 million, the first opportunity to participate is through our TapKat Sweepstakes, featuring a Kirkham Motorsports 427 Cobra S/C Replica plus $20,000 cash. Every entry helps support the Broomfield Community Foundation's work in strengthening local nonprofits, scholarships, community programs, and future grantmaking throughout our community. 

Jack Jr. announces the four-year campaign challenge to raise $1 million by 2030.