Sachs Foundation
Acclaimed author and educator to partner with the Foundation on storytelling, community engagement and national thought leadership DENVER, Colo., — Today, the Sachs Foundation announced that acclaimed author, poet and educator Clint Smith will join the organization as its inaugural Sachs Fellow beginning April 1, 2026. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the…
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Meet the 2025 Alumni Board Equity Grant recipients As we begin the new year, the Sachs Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Board Equity Grant recipients, continuing our commitment to supporting Black-led and Black-serving organizations across Colorado. The Sachs Foundation Alumni Board was launched to advance Black leadership in philanthropy and center alumni…
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Former Sachs Scholars Become Decision-Makers in Community-Focused Grantmaking and Foundation Strategy The Sachs Foundation has launched its inaugural Alumni Board, a bold initiative placing Black leadership at the center of philanthropic decision-making. Composed entirely of former Sachs Scholars, the Alumni Board will guide discretionary grantmaking and contribute to shaping the Foundation’s strategic direction, marking a…
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New Class of Scholars Join Sachs Foundation’s 94-Year Tradition of Investing in Black Excellence 53 Black Scholars to Be Honored at Annual Celebration Featuring Keynote Ta-Nehisi Coates — A Testament to Resilience, Not Retreat COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., — Today, the Sachs Foundation has announced the selection of 53 outstanding Black scholars who will receive more than $1.9 million in scholarships.…
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A message to our community: The Board of Directors of the Sachs Foundation reaffirms our mission of uplifting Black communities through educational and community programs. More importantly, the foundation stands alongside our students, scholars, educators and families in the face of questions raised by new federal policies. Questions that have led our constituents and our…
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If Juneteenth teaches us anything, it is that there is no singular moment of liberation – the fight for racial equity persists today. As we commemorate the historical legacy of Freedom Day and reflect on the ongoing struggle for racial equality and equity, it is crucial to recognize the systemic disparities that continue to affect…
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Prosperity Denver Fund and the Sachs Foundation share a commitment to equity and opportunity for the communities of Colorado. Together, we are tackling systemic economic barriers and nurturing pathways to prosperity for Black Coloradans through educational opportunity and economic empowerment. Since its inception in 2018, Prosperity Denver Fund has supported over 6,000 of Denver’s students…
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Despite persistent obstacles and systemic inequalities amid Affirmative Action setbacks, the Colorado-based foundation celebrates the awarding of scholarships to 50 Black students COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 10, 2024 — The Sachs Foundation, an organization that has supported Black Coloradans since 1931, today announced it has awarded over $1.7 million in scholarships and aid to Black students in…
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Colorado Springs, May 29, 2024—In light of recent events surrounding the decision by the El Paso County Board of Commissioners to withhold funding from Peak Education, a member organization of the Pikes Peak College Access Partnership (PPCAP), we feel compelled to address the concerns raised and reaffirm our collective stance on supporting educational opportunity and…
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Every April the Sachs Foundation comes together for the special privilege of selecting the next class of Sachs Foundation Scholars. Our flagship scholarship program, established 93 years ago, has supported thousands of Black Coloradans to pursue their educational dreams. Our Scholarship Selection Committee of higher education admissions experts, mentors, counselors, scholar alumni, and staff convened…
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