CREATING CHANGE TO LAST FOR
Generations
Leading the charge to change the policies, processes and systems that keep kids and families from the opportunities they deserve..
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In our activities we look for opportunities to be a catalyst in the formation of ventures that combine the resources and talents of the public and private sector.”
Sam Gary1980 Annual Report
Transforming the policy landscape
Sometimes the rules of the game inhibit opportunity for those who need it most. Our Certified B Corp, Gary Ventures is always ready to join the coalition or lead the charge to change the policies, processes and systems that keep kids and families from the opportunities they deserve. Our founders, Sam and Nancy Gary, started changing Colorado’s policy landscape long ago when they helped write the state’s first charter school law.
Policy Solutions Over Time
Reshaping the policies, processes and systems that affect childhood, youth and family flourishing has always been at the heart of our work. Sam and Nancy Gary started changing Colorado’s policy landscape when they helped write the state’s first charter school law in 1994.
Discover the policy solutions we’ve helped change.
YES on Proposition EE Ballot Measure
Building a coalition to expand free preschool to every 4-year-old.
YES on Amendment B Ballot Measure
Protecting teachers, first responders and small businesses during the pandemic.
Ventures
If there’s a need that’s not being met or a challenge that requires a fresh approach, we’ll work alongside the kids and families most impacted to build a new venture using the resources of Gary Philanthropy or Gary Ventures. Building breakthrough solutions is not new for us—in fact, Sam Gary pioneered some of Colorado’s highest impact for-profit and nonprofit solutions.
Discover the new ventures we’ve helped build.
Colorado Emergency Childcare Collaborative
Providing free childcare to essential workers during the pandemic.
Urban Land Conservancy
Leveraging valuable real estate to create equitable communities in Colorado.
COVIDCheck Colorado
Creating safe schools for students, teachers and staff during the pandemic.
Discover New Possibilities
Together, we will create the change our community wants to see. Whether you want to discover more about our ventures, or connect with a member of our team, we want to hear from you.