"This (scholarship) changes my life and my daughter's life, and I will forever be grateful for this opportunity."
-Katie N., Recipient of the Francie Anhut Scholarship
The Community College of Denver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on developing resources to benefit CCD and its students through partnerships with businesses, foundations and individuals in the Denver metro area.
Through scholarships to students, programmatic and faculty support, and capital enhancements, the Foundation invests in deserving CCD students — ensuring they have access to a high-quality, relevant education.
Our contributors are people like you, who understand the value of higher education and who care deeply about helping students like Katie overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams.
Support CCD students with your donation to a dedicated scholarship.
Create a sustainable gift to the college by establishing a named endowment.
To transform lives and the Denver community by supporting the students of the Community College of Denver through scholarships, programs and facilities.
The Community College of Denver Foundation inspires civic, business, foundation and philanthropic individuals to offer support that ensures a world-class education and economic opportunity for the entire Denver community.
Frank Wentworth, Chair
Financial Consultant
Katie Diddlebock, Vice Chair
Corporate Account Manager
Crowdstrike
Jay McCormick, Treasurer; Finance/Investment Chair
Investment Manager
Helm Investment Management, LLC
Daniel Byrd, Development Committee Chair
Central Relationship Manager
Fidelity Investments
Joe Pettenger
Wine Sales Specialist
Pearl Wine Company
Helen Thorpe
Author
Chris Castilian
Senior Executive Director,
Outdoor Industry Leadership Program
University of Denver
Daniel Montano
President
Elevation Creation
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis
President, Community College of Denver
Dr. William Ashcraft
Faculty, Community College of Denver
Jim Chavez
Executive Director, Community College of Denver Foundation
(coming soon!)
Among CCD students...
74% Attending College & Working
60% Receive Pell Grant, a common measure of financial need
63% First-Generation Students
500+ Scholarships awarded in 2023