Golden Civic Foundation - Learn More About The Foundation

In the late 1960's several business owners saw that Golden had many needs for which tax revenues and other public funds were simply not available. They therefore formed the Golden Civic Foundation. The Foundation was incorporated on April 14, 1970, under the Colorado Non-Profit Act. The first organizational meeting was held on May 19, 1970.

The purpose of the Golden Civic Foundation is to raise funds primarily from private sources and to use them for the betterment of Golden. The Foundation funds charitable and cultural organizations in Golden and makes improvements to various public properties. It also acquires underutilized properties to sell to organizations that will develop them to enhance the beauty and economic vitality of the city.

The first Board of Directors included F.A. Foss, F.J. Pattridge, W.G. Brown, C. Goudge, and R.W. Todd. Over 25 other individuals have also served as a director of the Foundation.

Since 1970, the Foundation has contributed about $600,000 to capital projects in the city. It has contributed another $600,000 to charitable and cultural organizattions. See our "Past Projects" page to learn more about the Foundation's major capital projects and to see the list of recipients of charitable donations.

The Civic Foundation is managed by a seven-member Board of Directors. A Board Member must be interested in the well being of Golden and must either work, live, or own a business in Golden. Board members are not compensated for their services. A Board Member can serve two consecutive three year terms. The Board is assisted by non-voting advisory members, a part time paid Executive Director, and a part time fund raiser. The Executive Director is responsible for publicity, the annual auction, and the day to day operations.

David Powers - President