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The only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting the progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women.

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WFCO Names Renee Ferrufino as President and CEO

Renee Ferrufino (she/hers) has been named The Foundation’s president and CEO by the board of trustees following a national search. Ferrufino joined The Women’s Foundation of Colorado – the only community-funded statewide foundation advancing gender, racial, and economic equity – in 2014 as the major gifts officer. She was promoted to vice president of development in 2016.

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POLICY/ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT

Protecting Our Progress

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is the only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. We leverage community investments and every tool we have to dismantle systemic barriers, close equity gaps, and build a more just and prosperous state for all women.

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Our Impact

30M

WFCO has granted more than $30 million to nonprofit organizations statewide since our inception.

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We celebrate helping to pass 27 successful bills during 2024 legislative session including the family affordability tax credit

2.85M

Our work, through our public policy and civic initiatives, impacts all 2.85 million women and girls throughout the state.

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What Makes Us Unique

We are the only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting the progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women with a commitment to those facing the steepest barriers on the basis of their background and identity.

Unlike private foundations, it is only through financial contributions of individuals, families, funders, and businesses that our work is possible. Find out the different ways you can support The Women’s Foundation of Colorado today.

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Offering Legal Protections for Trans Coloradans

The soon-to-be introduced Kelly Loving Act will offer legal protections for trans Coloradans who deserve to live openly and safely.

The post Offering Legal Protections for Trans Coloradans appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:01:42 PM

Representing Colorado’s Community at Foundations on the Hill

A woman sits in front of the Capitol building in Washington DC with the words Foundations on the Hill 2025

For the first time, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) sent a representative to Foundations on the Hill.

The post Representing Colorado’s Community at Foundations on the Hill appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:20:54 PM

A Survivor’s Story Sheds Light on Needed Housing Protections

A silhouette of the Colorado Capitol building with the words HB25-1168: Housing Protections for Victim-Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

HB25-1168 - Housing Protections for Victim-Survivors of Gender-Based Violence - a policy priority in the 2025 legislative session.

The post A Survivor’s Story Sheds Light on Needed Housing Protections appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 4:02:09 PM

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