Sachs Foundation & Prosperity Denver Fund: Making College an Affordable Reality

Prosperity Denver Fund and the Sachs Foundation share a commitment to equity and opportunity for the communities of Colorado. Together, we are tackling systemic economic barriers and nurturing pathways to prosperity for Black Coloradans through educational opportunity and economic empowerment.

Since its inception in 2018, Prosperity Denver Fund has supported over 6,000 of Denver’s students to follow their dreams to college. The ordinance, a 0.08% sales tax distributed to scholarship organizations, increases the Foundation’s capacity to award scholarships and invests in the long-term success of Denver’s high school graduates.

At the core of the Sachs Foundation’s mission is a commitment to furthering racial equity for Black Coloradans through educational opportunity. Our partnership with Prosperity Denver Fund has allowed us to expand on this mission by providing additional resources and avenues for growth to our scholars.

“With the help of Prosperity Denver Fund, we are able to provide more scholars with increased awards and comprehensive support, including mental health services and emergency assistance. Our partnership makes higher education access more accessible and equitable.” – Ben Ralston, Chief Executive Officer, Sachs Foundation

Beginning in 2024, Prosperity Denver Fund is augmenting its impact by extending its support to organizations that fund college preparatory programs, enabling the Foundation to expand its Elevated program across Denver. The Elevated program provides mentorship, financial support, and educational access to 8th to 12th grade students and their families. The partnership between Prosperity Denver Fund and Sachs Foundation will now support Black students starting in 8th grade through graduate studies.

To make lasting change, we are partnering with mission-aligned organizations to foster dialogue and inspire collective action that remove barriers to post-secondary education attainment and generational wealth-building opportunities for the Black Coloradans. Together, we’re creating a future where education is accessible to all, and every student has the opportunity to thrive.

To learn more about Prosperity Denver Fund visit their website and join us in our mission to transform the racial equity landscape in Denver and unlock the full potential of Colorado’s youth.