Since 1970, the Golden Civic Foundation has provided well over $1 million in support to local charitable and cultural organizations and to civic improvement projects.    This page highlights some of our earliest contributions!

Youth

• Boy Scouts
• Ulysses Ball Park
• After Prom Party
• Westernaires
• Young Artists (Jefferson Symphony)
• Student Emergency Fund
• Student Venture
• Student Recognition Program at Golden High School
• Quarterback Club Publication - Golden High School
• Mitchell School Computer Center
• Youth Fire House
• Golden High School - Computer Software
• Golden Baseball
• Colorado School of Mines Athletics
• Shelton Elementary School
• Mitchell Elementary School
• Bell Junior High
• Golden High School

Culture

• Foothills Art Center
• Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
• Central City Opera (High School)
• Jefferson County Library Association
• Golden Arts Festival - Art in the Park
• Golden Cultural Alliance

Economic Development

• Golden Business Directory
• Leadership Golden
• Leadership Golden Alumni
• Economic Development Videos
• Visitors Center
• Visitors Booth

Property Acquisition

• Golden Jr. High - to - American Mountaineering Center
• Holland House - to - Table Mountain Inn
• Hall Property - to - Golden Hotel
• 917 - 12th St
• Parking Lots (4)
• Loan to Golden Urban Renewal Authority for Mitchell Purchase
• 1211 Cheyenne - to - Donelson Architecture

Community Fun

• Buffalo Bill Days
• Purchase of Portable Bleachers
• Fireworks
• Holiday Season Decorations

Museums and Historic Preservation

• Astor House
• CSM Geology Museum
• Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
• Clear Creek Ranch History Park
• Golden Landmarks Association
• Golden Pioneer Museum (formerly DAR Pioneer Museum)
• Buffalo Bill Museum
• Colorado Railroad Museum

Charity

• Christian Action Guild

Services

• Golden Fire Department
• Golden Public Library
• Golden Police Department

Service Organizations

• Lions Club - Chairs to loan for Community Events
• Golden Optimists - Bicycle Shop @ Heritage Square

Parks

• Lions Park
• Norman D Park
• North Table Mountain (Toilets)
• Parfet Park
• South Ridge Park

Cemetery

• Golden Cemetery - Sprinkler System

Transportation

• Golden Trolley

Community Support

• TNT (Tying Neighborhoods Together)
• League of Women Voters

Facilities

• Wheelchair Lift at American Mountaineering Center Auditorium

Major recipients of grants from the Golden Civic Foundation

Golden Schools: Since 1987, the Foundation has provided funds for the After Prom Party. It has also contributed to the emergency fund and the student awards program. In 1997 and 1998, the Foundation has helped defray the cost of computers at Mitchell School and computer software at Golden High School.

Jefferson Symphony Orchestra: Beginning in 1987, the Foundation has provided funds for the Young Artist Contest. In 1997, the Foundation requested that their donation be used as prize money for the two first place awards at the contest.

Tying Neighborhoods Together: In 1993, the Foundation has provided the seed money to begin this community organization that has grown into a vary valuable asset for Golden. Since 1993, the Foundation has provided funds for office equipment, development of a business plan, and a subscription to a job market publication.

Christian Action Guild: The Guild has been recipient of funds for the food bank, to purchase shoes for the needy and replace items destroyed in a fire. In 1997, the Foundation agreed to conduct a fund raising campaign for the construction of a new and permanent thrift shop and food bank. The fund raiding effort was successful and the building has been paid for.

Foothills Art Center: This is the largest single recipient of funds from the foundation. Most of the funds from the funds were used for expansion of the center, to assist in the purchase of a second building and for debt reduction.

Museums: The Civic Foundation has assisted the Astor House, Golden Pioneer Museum and Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in a variety of ways. This includes the purchase of office equipment and furniture, helping defray the cost of publishing brochures, supporting historic events and art festivals, and for repair and maintenance costs.

City of Golden: The Civic Foundation has made major contributions to the expansion and beautification of many of the city parks and downtown district. Typical items include expansion of Ulysses Park, repainting the Golden Arch, upgrading signage, and numerous other small projects.

Golden Cemetery: Through a directed donation from a memorial fund, the Civic Foundation has provided considerable assistance in the installation of an automatic sprinkler system for the Golden Cemetery. The funds from the Foundation are combined with funds from the city for this project that is expected to be completed in the next few years.

Other: Many other charitable organizations in Golden have received grants or donations from the Civic Foundation. These include the Lions Club, Optimist Club, Golden Urban Renewal Authority, Public Library, Golden Trolley Authority, and the Golden Volunteer Fire Department.