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    Open in Five Points

    Stories Worth Carrying

    The nation's first incubator for BIPOC-led nonprofits, an African American history timeline that starts in 1501, and a building in Five Points where all of it happens.

    185,000BIPOC Coloradans reached

    Built on three pillars.

    01History

    The African American Experience Timeline is the first historical compilation of African American history rendered as teachable art.

    • Dates back to the year 1501
    • Original art with over 130 data points and facts
    • Lesson plans for ages Pre-K through adult
    02Entrepreneurship

    The BIPOC Nonprofit Development Center gives emerging organizations the room and the relationships to grow.

    • Deeply discounted office space
    • Trainings, workshops, seminars, and convenings
    • Mentors, curated talks, and networking events
    03TechnologyComing Soon

    Putting middle and high school students inside working STEM facilities, not just reading about them.

    • University tours of STEM facilities
    • Built for middle and high school students
    • Immersive, hands-on exposure to tech careers

    How we started.

    2021

    Foundation Started

    The RTL Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) entity.

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    2022

    Location Secured

    The home for the RTL Foundation's BIPOC Nonprofit Development Center is secured.

    Floor plan for the BIPOC Nonprofit Development Center
    2022

    Grant Received

    Wells Fargo Bank grants the RTL Foundation a six-figure, three-year gift in support of our mission.

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    2023

    Doors Open

    The BIPOC Nonprofit Development Center opens at 2900 Welton Street.

    Attendees outside 2900 Welton Street on opening day
    2024

    Timeline Unveiled

    The 2024 edition of the African American Experience Timeline is unveiled.

    The African American Experience Timeline installed at the BNDC
    2024

    Award Received

    Recipients of the 2024 My Brother's Keeper Denver MBK25 award.

    2024 My Brother's Keeper Denver MBK25 award
    2024

    PNC Foundation Investment

    An investment from the PNC Bank Foundation welcomes our first cohort of 24 BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving nonprofits into year-round capacity building.

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    Three programs, one mission.

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