Transforming ideas into meaningful action to strengthen Colorado’s youth and families.

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Welcome to the
Donnell-Kay Foundation

Founded in 1965 by the Kay family, the Donnell-Kay Foundation (DK Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit foundation based in downtown Denver. We are committed to prioritizing low-income and historically marginalized children and families in our work. Our focus is broad and includes efforts to increase the opportunities for children and youth to learn, thrive, and be healthy in their community. Our current work focuses on early childhood policies, healthy food access, and affordable housing, in addition to a variety of exploratory ideas and projects. We invite collaborative conversations and partnerships that drive impactful changes and foster enriched educational environments across Colorado.

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The Overlap of FFN (Friends Family Neighbor) Care and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)

Check out how our work in early childhood education with FFN providers is enmeshed with DK’s focus on ensuring healthy food for children.   We have 3 new blog posts highlighting the Bright Spots project, a new research report on CACFP, and food insecurity in Colorado.

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The foundation was created through a trust by the Kay family.

Private foundation focused on improving education in Colorado

Invested annually in people, projects, and programs.

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The Latest

Maggie Kinneberg
A Rocky Path to Resilience for Colorado’s Food System
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A Rocky Path to Resilience for Colorado’s Food System
Taber Ward
Research Report Release!
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Research Report Release!
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From Tokenism to Partnership: How FFN Caregivers are Shaping Child Care Support in Colorado
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From Tokenism to Partnership: How FFN Caregivers are Shaping Child Care Support in Colorado
Sarah Johnson
Exploring the New Charter Frontier in Idaho
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Exploring the New Charter Frontier in Idaho
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The Foundation

Our Role

For nearly 30 years, we have been working to strengthen education in Colorado.

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Our Work

Our team’s diverse experiences, interests, connections, and expertise drive our initiatives.

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DK Foundation has been convening stakeholders in education for nearly two decades.

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