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Please contact Lisa Christie, Vice President of Communications, 917-609-0839.

Organizational Description

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is the only statewide community foundation dedicated to gender, racial, and economic equity. Since 1987, WFCO has funded more than 30 research reports that identify the systemic barriers that keep women from earning a livable wage, helped pass more than 50 pieces of legislation that have created economic opportunities, and granted more than $23 million to nonprofits that work with women and families in urban and rural communities statewide.

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In the News

2024

The Colorado Sun October 21, 2024 Colorado’s 2024 ballot is very crowded. Will voters fill out every bubble?	Read More	CBS Colorado Mar. 20, 2024 Fund from Women's Foundation of Colorado invests in women and girls of color	Watch Now
Colorado Politics October 19, 2024 National Philanthropy Day awardees named	Read More	KUVO Jazz 89.3 Mar. 15, 2024 Tree King talks with Lauren Casteel — Women’s History Month	Listen Now
CBS Colorado September 27, 2024 The Women's Foundation of Colorado Hosts Annual Luncheon	Read More	The Colorado Sun Mar. 16, 2024 What’s Working: How Colorado women went from earning 78.1 cents for every $1 paid to a man, to 87 cents — in two years*	Watch Now
The Colorado Sun September 2, 2024 Colorado’s minimum-wage increases benefit economy, but many workers are still struggling	Read More	Denver Business Journal Mar. 15, 2024 Colorado outpaces the nation in closing the gender pay gap, report finds	Read More
Colorado Politics August 31, 2024 Gala celebrates the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business \| NONPROFIT REGISTER	Read More	Fox31 News Mar. 12, 2024 Colorado’s gender pay gap closing 3X faster than other states: report	Read More
Pensions & Investments May 31, 2024 Community foundations finding creative ways to fuel impact investing — report	Read More	The Black Millennial Mom Podcast Mar. 1, 2024 Childcare Woes from All Sides	Listen Now
SHRM August 23, 2024 More States Pass Pay Transparency Laws to Close Gender, Racial Pay Gaps	Read More	Denver7 Jan. 24, 2024 Two Colorado women recognized for work in public service and civil rights	Watch Now
The Harvard Gazette May 15, 2024 Experiences in Uganda and U.S. fuel Ananda Birungi’s passion for empowering others, especially women and girls	Read More	CPR News Jan. 22, 2024 When you need it most, cash assistance is a vital lifeline.	Read More
Colorado Newsline Apr. 12, 2024 Affordable child care is the key to economic freedom and prosperity for women	Read More	Denver7 Jan. 22, 2024 Cash assistance programs in Colorado	Watch Now

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2023

CBS Colorado Nov. 21, 2023 Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement	Watch Now	Colorado Newsline March 14, 2023 Let’s keep leading the way on equal pay	Read More
How We Change The World Podcast Nov. 7, 2023 Equality Under Siege: Lauren Y. Casteel on the Dismantling of Affirmative Action	Listen Now	9News March 14, 2023 State lawmakers designate March 14 as 'Equal Pay Day' for women	Read More
CBS Weekend Oct. 1, 2023 Wage gap still exists 60 years after Equal Pay Act	Watch Now	Colorado Politics February 28, 2023 Colorado considers strengthening Equal Pay for Equal Work Act	Read More
CBS Saturday Morning Sep. 30, 2023 State laws work to fight pay gaps, create transparency	Watch Now	Vail Daily February 23, 2023 Former Beaver Creek Resort manager details pay discrimination at Vail Resorts to state Senate committee	Read More
Colorado Politics Sep. 25, 2023 Luncheon’s ‘Invest in women’ theme reflects foundation’s mission \| NONPROFIT REGISTER	Read More	The Colorado Sun February 25, 2023 What’s Working: Colorado is more transparent about wages than any other state	Read Now
Denver7 Aug. 17, 2023 VP of Programs, Louise Myrland, is featured on a Real Talk episode about pay inequity.	Watch Now	Telemundo Denver February 22, 2023 En Colorado: buscan mejorar la “Ley de igualdad de pago por el mismo trabajo”	Ver ahora
CBS Colorado July 28, 2023 Coloradans recognize, rally for Black Women's Equal Pay Day	Watch Now	9News February 21, 2023 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' testimony heard	Watch Now
Inside Philanthropy May 31, 2023 Seven Questions for Women's Foundation of Colorado President and CEO Lauren Casteel	Read More	The Colorado Sun January 28, 2023 What’s Working: Get ready for Colorado’s wage-transparency law, part 2	Read More
CBS Colorado March 14, 2023 Alison Friedman Phillips explains why every woman deserves equal pay	Read More	The Colorado Sun January 25, 2023 Programs offering universal basic income — or direct cash with no strings attached — are increasing across Colorado	Read More

2022

CBS Colorado October 11, 2022 Allyson Felix is the special guest at Friday luncheon hosted by The Women's Foundation of Colorado	Read More	Rocky Mountain PBS August 10, 2022 Predicted to save people hundreds, state taxes on diapers and menstrual products eliminated	Read More
Denver7 October 3, 2022 How more women of color in the workforce could help the US economy	Read More	CBS4 News Denver August 10, 2022 Colorado stops sales tax on diapers and menstrual products	Read More
CPR News September 21, 2022 Sept. 21, 2022: Equal Pay Day highlights pay disparities for Black women; Watching bird migration	Read More	KUNC February 3, 2022 Philanthropic giving underfunds women and girls of color. A Colorado foundation is changing that	Read More
CNN August 13, 2022 Colorado eliminates sales tax on diapers and menstrual products	Read More

2021

Rocky Mountain PBS May 1, 2021 El Movimiento Empowers Youth Identity	Read More
The Pueblo Chieftain April 19, 2021 Pueblo business women to take part in virtual leadership forums	Read More
KRDO Colorado Springs March 8, 2021 Pueblo mother included in Colorado Women Who Inspire Us	Read More
CBS4 Denver February 25, 2021 Giving Circle Works To Uplift Marginalized Communities, Women Of Color	Read More
Denver Urban Spectrum February 1, 2021 Philanthropic Leader Lauren Y. Casteel and Rising Artist Jordan Casteel; Two paths of excellence and community service honor the legacy of civil rights pioneer Whitney M. Young Jr.	Read More
The Denver Channel 7 January 21, 2021 'A new day in America': Colorado voices on the inauguration of President Biden, VP Harris	Read More
9News January 14, 2021 New Colorado law helps women know if they're paid fairly at work	Read More

2020

The Colorado Sun

August 16, 2020
Opinion by Lauren Casteel: Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month in August and Beyond

The Denver Post: The Know

June 26, 2020
Black philanthropy groups find new mission during coronavirus, Black Lives Matter protests

The Colorado Sun

June 25, 2020
As Society Changes, Colorado Investors Want to Make More Impact With Their Money

KDVR, Fox31

June 20, 2020
SPIN Giving Circle Works to Empower Black Women in Denver

Boulder Daily Camera

May 20, 2020
Statewide Fund to Boost Boulder Child Care Centers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Vail Daily

May 15, 2020
CMC Graduates Kick Off Virtual Commencement Season

Denver Business Journal

April 23, 2020
Good Works

Asian Avenue

April 2020
Featured in Celebrating Asian American Women Who Do it All

The Denver Post

March 2020
On Philanthropy: Funding for Charities Focused on Women and Girls in Short Supply

KUNC Colorado

November 2019
Stuck In Low-Wage Jobs, Women In Fort Morgan Help Each Other Return To School

5280 Magazine

April 2019
The Very Real Effects of Having More Women in Office

The Colorado Sun

April 2019
Here’s How Colorado Democrats Aim to Close the Gender Pay Gap, Starting With More Wage Transparency

CBS4

March 2019
Women Use Voices At State Capitol During Week Of Women

Denver Business Journal

February 2019
Capitol Business Preview: Debate Over Equal-Pay Laws Comes to Colorado Senate

Colorado Expression

February 2019
Shot in the Dark: Women's Foundation Annual Luncheon

5280 Magazine

January 2019
With an Eye on 2020, the Denver Womxn's March Focuses on Diversity

The Denver Post

October 2018
Q & A: Billie Jean King on the Serena Williams uproar, kneeling during national anthem and Christine Blasey Ford

CBS Denver

October 2018 2018
Billie Jean King Highlights Importance Of Mindfulness & Positive Impact

The Denver Channel

October 2018
Women's Foundation of Colorado releases 'Womanifesto' to benefit women, children and the economy

Women of Denver

June 2018
Women Can't Wait 39 Years for Equal Pay

The Gazette

Thursday, February 01, 2018
Grant will help more women in El Paso County earn a livable wage

Denverite

Friday, January 19, 2018
Women’s March on Colorado returns for 2018 with a year’s worth of experience and fuel for the fire

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News Releases

2024

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Report Shows Gender Pay Gap in Colorado Closing Three Times Faster Than States Without Pay Transparency Laws

Women Thriving. Colorado Rising.

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2024

The Colorado Sun

CBS Colorado

Colorado Politics

KUVO Jazz 89.3

CBS Colorado

The Colorado Sun

The Colorado Sun

Denver Business Journal

Colorado Politics

Fox31 News

Pensions & Investments

The Black Millennial Mom Podcast

SHRM

Denver7

The Harvard Gazette

CPR News

Colorado Newsline

Denver7

2023

CBS Colorado

Colorado Newsline

How We Change The World Podcast

9News

CBS Weekend

Colorado Politics

CBS Saturday Morning

Vail Daily

Colorado Politics

The Colorado Sun

Denver7

Telemundo Denver

CBS Colorado

9News

Inside Philanthropy

The Colorado Sun

CBS Colorado

The Colorado Sun

2022

CBS Colorado

Rocky Mountain PBS

Denver7

CBS4 News Denver

CPR News

KUNC

CNN

2021

Rocky Mountain PBS

The Pueblo Chieftain

KRDO Colorado Springs

CBS4 Denver

Denver Urban Spectrum

The Denver Channel 7

9News

2020

The Colorado Sun

The Denver Post: The Know

The Colorado Sun

KDVR, Fox31

Boulder Daily Camera

Vail Daily

Denver Business Journal

Asian Avenue

The Denver Post

2019

KUNC Colorado

5280 Magazine

The Colorado Sun

CBS4

Denver Business Journal

Colorado Expression

5280 Magazine

2018