Nonprofit

Four of the five grants will pay for construction and renovation projects. Denver Botanic Gardens is awarded largest grant of $200,000.

“Denver is one of the top locations for nonprofits in close proximity,” said one nonprofit exec. “Literally, think about a disease, Google it, and there’s a walk for it.”

CU Denver is awarded $3 million to research binge eating, a fine arts museum opens its new Golden Triangle location, and the Latino Community Foundation strikes out on its own.

After leaving RiNo in favor of a large warehouse, We Don’t Waste no longer has to “work on the fly.”

A handful of organizations give out Thanksgiving dinners, a Boston-based group moves into Denver, and several companies kick off holiday giving campaigns.

Run by the Community First Foundation, the philanthropy event broke last year’s record by $2 million.

Denver’s art museum and zoo both announce new exhibits, AT&T plans a community service project, and a South Dakota nonprofit establishes its local presence.

After closing a Five Points services center helping homeless youth in Denver, a local organization is looking to raise $150,000 to re-open.