Gates Family Foundation

10/30/2026

Community is at the heart of what we do, and sometimes that means rolling up our sleeves and pitching in. The GFF team enjoyed spending time volunteering with Food Bank of the Rockies. It was a great opportunity to work alongside one another while supporting our Colorado community.

Thank you to the Food Bank of the Rockies for welcoming us!

10/22/2026

Gates Family Foundation believes in providing both financial and non-financial support through capital grants, strategic grants, impact investments, family giving, and the Gates Fellowship.

Since 1946, GFF has committed more than $600 million to philanthropic activities, and plans to continue. In carrying out this mission to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable Colorado for all, GFF is leveraging all assets—dollars, people, relationships, credibility, access, convening capability, and physical space—in order to address challenges and opportunities that will have the greatest impact on the state’s people, resources, and communities.

Learn more about this important and foundational work: https://gatesfamilyfoundation.org/

10/19/2026

Since 1980, more than 300 of Colorado’s civic leaders have attended a three-week summer program each spring at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government through a Gates Fellowship.

The Fellows experience an interactive classroom, analyze case studies of real issues to find solutions to complex problems, work alongside faculty, and learn from one another.

The goal is for public officials to strengthen their ability to exercise effective leadership in rapidly changing political and social environments, in order to find solutions, bring about change, and help communities through difficult challenges.

Learn more about the Gates Public Service Fellowship: https://bit.ly/4i4swh7

10/02/2026

Gates Family Foundation is focused on supporting a strong and adaptive information ecosystem by investing in relationships, infrastructure, and approaches to help people access trustworthy, locally relevant information.

The Foundation’s funding strategies in our refreshed strategic plan refresh build sustainable business models, adapt to changing conditions, and serve communities long-term. This will strengthen the shared systems and infrastructure that underpin Colorado’s local news and information ecosystem.

Learn more about Informed Communities grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/29/2026

Gates Family Foundation is committed to supporting long-term, lasting community-driven change across Colorado in the areas of housing stability, pathways to ownership, community-serving infrastructure, and resident engagement.

Our refreshed strategic plan focuses on investing in community-level leaders as well as policies and infrastructure, so that the Foundation can match capital to opportunities that will scale overall impact, as lasting change requires work at multiple levels.

Learn more about Community Development grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/24/2026

Colorado is home to dedicated educators, innovative schools, and communities committed to student success.

Beginning in 2026, our Public Education grantmaking will focus on strengthening academic outcomes in grades K-8 by improving instructional quality and creating the conditions necessary for excellent teaching and learning across Colorado. Our funding priorities include:

• Strengthening instructional coaching
• Advancing the teaching profession
• Improving the effectiveness of state leadership, policy, and support systems

Gates Family Foundation is committed to ensuring teachers have the supports they need to grow in the profession and improve student learning.

Learn more about our Public Education grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/21/2026

Gates Family Foundation is dedicated to stewarding Colorado’s resilient lands and waters, as they are deeply connected to the communities that depend on them.

The Foundation’s funding strategies focus on strengthening lands and waters through a single investment. This will help to ensure that long-term resilience is achieved through integrated and innovative approaches to advance conservation, agricultural viability, and community benefit and impact.

Learn more about our Natural Resources grantmaking: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/10/2026

Last week, we introduced our refreshed grantmaking strategy. Today, we're sharing it again as a reminder of the priorities that will guide our work and partnerships across Colorado in the years ahead.

Colorado communities are rich with ideas, leadership, and local solutions. Our updated framework is designed to build on those strengths by expanding opportunity, strengthening community assets, supporting resilient lands and waters, advancing public education, and ensuring access to trusted local information.

🔗 Learn more about the strategy and our approach: https://bit.ly/4zTeLd5

09/08/2026

We're excited to share that Ana Soler has been named Director of Equity and Engagement at Gates Family Foundation.

Since joining the Foundation in 2017, Ana has helped strengthen relationships, advance community engagement, and champion equitable practices across our work. With more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, she brings deep expertise, thoughtful leadership, and a strong commitment to Colorado communities.

Please join us in congratulating Ana!

Gates Family Foundation is pleased to announce that Ana Soler has been named Director of Equity and Engagement, a new role that will help...

09/03/2026

Colorado communities are rich with ideas, leadership, and local solutions. After a year of listening and learning alongside partners across the state, Gates Family Foundation has refreshed its grantmaking strategy to build on these strengths and support lasting impact. The updated framework focuses on expanding opportunity, strengthening community assets, supporting resilient lands and waters, advancing public education, and ensuring access to trusted local information.

🔗 Learn more about the updated strategy:

A Renewed Commitment to Colorado: Gates Family Foundation Shares Updated Grantmaking Strategy Refresh By Thomas A. Gougeon | August 31, 2026 | Community Development, Education, Featured Post, Foundation News, Informed Communities, Insights, Natural Resources, News, Strategic Priorities, Types of Sup...