17 Jul Boettcher Foundation announces 2013 community enrichment capital grant awards
July 17, 2013 — The Boettcher Foundation Trustees are pleased to announce the selection of 21 Colorado nonprofits to receive the 2013 Boettcher Foundation Community Enrichment Capital Grant Awards.
For 75 years, the Boettcher Foundation has awarded capital grants to Colorado nonprofits for the purchase, construction, or major renovation of buildings. Specifically, the Community Enrichment Grants exist to improve communities throughout the state both by supporting arts and cultural facilities, community resource/multi-purposes spaces, and youth-serving organizations.
“It is our intention for these awards to make it possible for the outstanding organizations selected to further serve their respective communities by enabling them to make critical improvements to their facilities,” said Tim Schultz, Boettcher Foundation President and Executive Director. “We have been so impressed with the community support and collaborative efforts of these nonprofits, that it’s an honor to be a small part of their continued good work on behalf of the residents of Colorado.”
The following 21 organizations received 2013 Community Enrichment Capital Grants:
| Organization | Location | Award Amount |
| Community, Recreation and Senior Centers | ||
| Fort Collins Senior Center | Fort Collins | 25,000 |
| Paradox Valley Charter School & Community Center | Paradox | 10,000 |
| Summit County Library | Breckenridge | 40,000 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | Colorado Springs | 30,000 |
| Pueblo City-County Library District | Pueblo | 30,000 |
| Garfield County Public Library | Carbondale | 20,000 |
| High Plains Library District – Weld County | Evans | 20,000 |
| Youth Development | ||
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Commerce City | 100,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado, Inc. | Colorado Springs | 50,000 |
| Young Americans Center for Financial Education | Denver, Lakewood & Wray | 10,000 |
| Arts & Culture | ||
| Colorado Ballet Company | Denver | 100,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Rural Theaters Digital Projector Conversion Project | Statewide | 5,000 per qualifying nonprofit theater |
| Pueblo Memorial Hall Theatre & Performing Arts Center | Pueblo | 50,000 |
| The Avalon Theatre | Grand Junction | 50,000 |
| Telluride Film Festival/Town of Telluride | Telluride | 25,000 |
| Sheridan Opera House | Telluride | 10,000 |
| Fort Morgan Heritage Museum | Fort Morgan | 10,000 |
| Platte Valley Festival Band/City of Fort Morgan | Fort Morgan | 10,000 |
| Aspen Historical Society | Aspen | 10,000 |
| Magic Circle Players Community Theatre | Montrose | 10,000 |
| Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum | Denver | 10,000 |
About the Boettcher Foundation
At Boettcher we believe in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. Every day we champion excellence across our state by investing in our most talented citizens and high-potential organizations, because supporting their hard work and leadership will enable them to give back for years to come. For more information, visit www.boettcherfoundation.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Kristi Arellano
303.285.6208
kristi@boettcherfoundation.org
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