Supported Organizations
The Salazar Family Foundation provides funding to the following organizations:To assure accountability, Lola Salazar serves on the boards of all of these organizations and one member from each of their boards serves on the Salazar Family Foundation board of directors. To learn why the Salazar Family Foundation focuses on these three organizations, read the History of our Foundation.
Denver Public Schools Foundationwww.dpsfoundation.org
DPS Foundation raises funds for key initiatives designed to improve the academic achievement of students in Denver Public Schools in accordance with the three overall goals set forth in The Denver Plan - the district’s roadmap for strategic reform. These three goals include: 1) creating a highly-skilled faculty, 2) developing highly-trained principals and assistant principals, and 3) providing safe and enriching environments in every classroom.
We work closely with DPS leadership to ensure that these goals are met by securing the support needed to undertake high-value initiatives on behalf of DPS students.
Through top-notch professional development for principals, enhanced teacher training, improved curriculum, and quality of instruction, student enrichment programs, and community partnerships, we are working with our community to reshape Denver Public Schools into the leading big city school district in the country.
The Jefferson Foundationwww.jeffersonfoundation.org
The Jefferson Foundation was established in 1983 by a group of citizens who identified the need to involve community, civic, cultural, and business institutions in support of Jefferson Public Schools. The Foundation was the first non-profit, K-12 public education foundation in Colorado.
The Jefferson Foundation’s mission is to support Jefferson Public Schools in preparing all students for a successful future. This is accomplished by funding programs and projects that enrich and expand educational opportunities for Jefferson County students.
As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, The Jefferson Foundation has the ability to raise money and fund projects that are beyond the legal and political capacities of public schools. Through partnerships with businesses, neighborhood organizations, the faith community, and other foundations, The Jefferson Foundation engages the community’s resources for the benefit of Jefferson County’s students.
Since its inception, The Jefferson Foundation has provided over $6 million for program funding.
Latin American Educational Foundationwww.laef.org
With Hispanics comprising the fastest-growing minority population in the nation, and the workforce requiring more education than ever before, something must be done to increase the number of Hispanics who complete degrees in higher education.
Since 1949, the Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) has been providing access to higher education for Hispanics in Colorado. The LAEF’s vision is to advance the educational leadership and economic status of all Hispanics in order to improve the greater community.
Since its inception, LAEF has awarded over 5,000 scholarships totaling over $5 million. LAEF has established itself as a leader in meeting the higher education needs of Hispanic students. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, LAEF generates funds from corporations, foundations and individual contributors.