Cultivating Arts and Leaders for a Vibrant Community

Art for the Culture, Leaders for the People.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Denver’s leading private arts funder, has distributed over $90 million in grants since 1981.
We extend grantmaking opportunities to arts institutions and organizations dedicated to fostering a just and vibrant city. Bridging arts and leadership, we shape Denver's cultural and civic landscape through investing with impact, innovative grant-making, and community partnerships. We are creating a vibrant city that works for everyone.
Why Arts
October 29, 2024

Diversity in the Arts internship program encourages Denver organizations to nurture the next generation of arts leaders

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September 9, 2024

$50,000 Social Impact Artist Award Announced in Denver

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July 27, 2024

Applications open for inaugural Social Impact Artist Award | Nonprofit Register

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June 4, 2023

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation adopts strategic framework centering equity

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March 20, 2023

A historic Denver theater is getting a $9.3 million renovation — and that’s just the beginning for new arts campus

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June 25, 2020

Upstart Co-Lab Creates Member Coalition to Spur Creative Economy

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