Stewardship
& Transparency
Every dollar entrusted to us is a public dollar.
Denver community members help shape our funding priorities, review grant applications, and continuously guide our work through feedback and lived experience. This page reflects that partnership: our City audit response and actions taken, awarded grants, annual reports, stories of progress, ongoing updates, and an open invitation to share your voice directly with us.
Audit Response
Each year, Caring for Denver undergoes an independent financial audit and consistently receives strong results. In 2025, the Denver City Auditor selected Caring for Denver for a performance audit. Here’s what they found and how we’re responding.
Denver City Audit Implementation Tracker
A detailed account of the recommendations made in the 2025 Denver City Audit and the specific steps Caring for Denver has committed to in response.
Quarterly Stewardship Report
A public report published four times a year summarizing our progress on grant oversight activity, site visits, community reviewer sessions, and key program milestones.
The Full Picture
From the grants we award to the stories of people impacted, everything we do is rooted in community trust. Explore our awarded grants, financial reports, and stories of progress below.
Awarded Grants
Search all grants awarded by Caring for Denver, including organization, amount, and funding priority area.
Reports & Financials
From annual reports to financial statements, this is where we document how funds were received and invested each year.
Stories of Progress
View stories from the community about the real-world impact of Caring for Denver-funded programs and services.
How We Award Grants
Community voices shape every funding decision we make. From the call for proposals to final grant awards, our process is designed around community insight and lived experience.
How We Oversee Grants
Awarding a grant is just the beginning. Every grantee partner goes through a structured evaluation and learning process throughout their grant cycle. We can learn together and ensure funds are making a real difference.