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The organizations building Colorado from the inside.

Every organization in the BNDC cohort is BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving. Together they reach more than 185,000 Coloradans - through food sovereignty, civil rights, scholarships, mental health, outdoor access, and economic power.

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16 organizations

Colorado Black Women for Political Action

Founded in 1977 by thirteen women, at the initiative of former State Senator Gloria Tanner, to grow African American participation in the political process and advocate for the community.

EDA for Black Communities

A 501(c)(6) membership organization whose members build strategies for inclusive economies - widening access for Black talent, entrepreneurs, and political leaders across Colorado.

FrontLine Farming

A food and farmer advocacy group working across growing, education, sovereignty, and justice, farming three sites in Arvada and Denver.

Glowmundo

Works with educators, families, and community leaders on equity, social and emotional learning, and academic achievement, with curriculum for children, youth, and adults.

Latin America Educational Foundation

Established in 1949 and the oldest Latino scholarship organization in Colorado. For seventy-five years it has provided scholarships and educational opportunities to Colorado Latino students.

DEEP Impact

Built as infrastructure for an economic ecosystem, developing, connecting, and sustaining ownership and autonomy in order to increase Black wealth.

NAACP Denver

Working to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

Philanthropy Colorado

Connects funders and the organizations they support across the Front Range and rural Colorado, with peer learning, advocacy for the sector, and education for its members.

Rocky Mountain NAACP

The state conference for Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming, with over 10,000 members organizing for civil rights and social justice across three states.

SCD Enrichment Program

Works toward equitable access to advanced coursework, partnering with districts and universities so gifted, honors, AP, and IB classrooms reflect the diversity of the country.

The Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership

Restores, elevates, acknowledges, and mentors Black excellence in Denver, building alliances across businesses, organizations, and community leaders.

Traillionaires Foundation

Helps students reach life-sustaining work faster and build financial knowledge, through year-round out-of-school programming and accelerated summer programs.

Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado

Founded in 2007, ULF runs leadership training including its flagship ULF Connect program, cultivating African American elected officials, executives, and board members.

Vibe Tribe Adventures

Normalizes Black and Brown leadership in outdoor spaces, giving BIPOC outdoor leaders the resources and mentorship to build their own programs and businesses.

Wezesha Dada Center

Founded in 2022, WDC advances prosperity and well-being for women, youth, and BIPOC communities through economic empowerment, community investment, and mental health work.

Latinx Therapist Project CO

Created and run by Latinx therapists, working to increase mental health providers serving the Spanish-speaking Latinx community and to build the next generation of Latinx therapists.

There's room for what you're building.

The cohort takes BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving nonprofits at every stage, including organizations without 501(c)(3) status yet.

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