About the Foundation

Community Solutions

From mental health and homelessness to disaster relief and economic recovery, the Foundation not only provides grants to support nonprofits serving community members—we also collaborate with community leaders, partners, donors, and organizations to address both immediate and emerging challenges that affect us all.

The Grove at Cottonwood ribbon cutting

Senior citizen needs

Helping seniors remain in Broomfield with dignity

The Broomfield Community Foundation, alongside local government and community members, is coming together to assess the evolving needs of our senior citizens. This vital population has spent decades contributing to the growth and vibrancy of our community—building careers, raising families, and shaping the place we call home. As they enter retirement, we aim to ensure they have the resources and support needed to remain in Broomfield with dignity and security.

Addressing the housing crisis

A key issue facing Colorado and Broomfield

Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for single-parent households, low-income renters, and aspiring homeowners. Rising costs, limited supply, and increasing rents leave many households spending more than half of their income on housing. View the most recentCity and County of Broomfield Housing report.

On September 2, the Broomfield Community Foundation was honored to join community partners for the ribbon-cutting of The Grove at Cottonwood, a new 40-unit income-aligned rental community that includes ten dedicated homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Additional IDD families can apply for units designated for low-income housing.

Across Colorado, thousands of IDD adults are seeking what so many of us take for granted: a safe, supportive, and independent place to call home. As aging caregivers worry about the future, and young adults with IDD look for a life beyond their childhood homes, the need for thoughtful, inclusive housing has never been more urgent.

The Grove at Cottonwood is more than a housing development. It is a bold step forward in creating a community where everyone can thrive, offering permanent, neuro-inclusive housing that empowers residents to live with dignity, independence, and connection. Read The Colorado Sun’s article to understand what this opportunity means for one local family.

Many stakeholders came together to make this housing opportunity happen. The project was funded predominantly through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program managed by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Learn more about this collaborative effort . We’re also proud to see BCF Board Member Linda Fahrenbruch among the community leaders advancing this work through her involvement with the Broomfield Housing Alliance.

Years ago, Gina Coufal saw the need to support her IDD child and identified the lack of services available. She is the Founder and CEO of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Broomfield , dedicated to enhancing communities by creating opportunities for IDD individuals through an innovative, person-centered approach. You can support their endowment, hosted by the BCF .