The Denver Foundation’s “The Susan M. Bender Family Fund”

I am pleased to announce that I have set up a charitable foundation within The Denver Foundation named “The Susan M. Bender Family Fund.”

I read somewhere once that serving others is the greatest gift to a recipient and themselves.

The Susan M. Bender Family Fund

I am blessed. I’ve come to realize that my blessing, good fortune, luck, whatever you want to call it, is triggered by something. That something involves circulation. What I mean by this is, the more I give, the more I find myself receiving in return. Let me be clear; if I circulate currency, I may not receive money in return; however, more often than not, I feel that I receive something of much greater value.

Whenever I give of myself, whether it’s time, talent, or treasure, one of the upshots is a great joy. That joy is what has moved me to consider a new step in my stewardship, which now includes philanthropy. Those closest to me know that I am not independently wealthy, though I know this is the right thing to do for my family and me.

The Denver Foundation

For this reason, I started my nonprofit fund through The Denver Foundation to support causes near and dear to my heart, such as underserved children and abused or neglected animals.

I share this with you not to ask for your donation, though if you choose to do so, know that I appreciate you. I share this because I hope you experience the same joy and prosperity that arise when serving and gifting your treasures. If you are in a place to give, I invite you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to “The Susan M. Bender Family Fund ID#11417.” Donations can be made either online or by sending your check to:

The Susan M. Bender Family Fund
c/o The Denver Foundation
Philanthropic Services Group
55 Madison, 8th Floor
Denver, CO 80206

When donating online, visit The Denver Foundation; under the Donation Information Designation, use “Other” and write in “The Susan M. Bender Family Fund.”

Grateful!