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Wheat Ridge Community Foundation

Established in 2003, this 501(c)(3) organization's purpose is to enhance the Wheat Ridge community through culture, education, recreation and beautification. The Foundation provides several opportunities for you or your business to support our community and local families through donations and memorials. Your support is needed to fund the following programs:

Wheat Ridge Recreation Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to eligible individuals and families in financial need, who otherwise could not afford to participate in recreation programs.

To support this program, please send your tax deductible donation payable to:

Wheat Ridge Community Foundation
Attention: Recreation Scholarship
4005 Kipling St.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Active Adult Center

Donations are used to fund equipment, furniture, and educational programs at the Active Adult Center as well as scholarships for eligible adults, 50 and older, to participate in recreation classes and programs.

To support this program, please send your tax deductible donation payable to:

Wheat Ridge Community Foundation
Attention:  Active Adult Center
6363 W 35th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Visit the Active Adult Center Community Foundation page (wheatridgefoundation.org) for more information or to make a donation with credit or debit card.

Parks, Forestry & Open Space

This program was created to enhance the open space experience for our community through educational opportunities. Environmental education equipment is needed for classes and includes: binoculars, cameras, spotting scopes, books, field guides, microscopes, bug boxes and backpacks. In-kind donations are welcome!

To support this program, please send your tax deductible donation payable to:

Wheat Ridge Community Foundation
Attention: Parks, Forestry and Open Space
9110 W 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Visit the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation website for more information or to make a donation with credit or debit card.

Kyle Brake Memorial Scholarship

Established as a memorial to Kyle Brake, a young boy who loved to play sports, this program provides scholarships for children (Kindergarten through 8th grade) who are limited financially but would like to participate in organized sports. Visit the Kyle Brake Memorial website for more information.