As the official gift-receiving agency for the university, the Colorado School of Mines Foundation holds and professionally manages the Mines endowment. An independent tax-exempt entity founded in 1928 and incorporated in 1951, the foundation works to advance public understanding and philanthropic support for Mines’ unique mission. Donations to the foundation are tax-deductible, as provided by the Internal Revenue Code. Learn more about our policies and commitment to members of Mines'​ community of support.

Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology is committed to connecting the scientific community across disciplines and borders by convening open, international conferences on the cutting edge of the biomedical and life sciences. Our goal is to be a catalyst for generating new ideas and accelerating life science discovery. Our 2017-2018 conference series consists of 60 conferences worldwide across a wide range of the life sciences. In 2017, we mark the 45th anniversary of our founding in 1972 as the UCLA Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology. In 1990 we became a subsidiary of The Keystone Center in Keystone, Colorado and were renamed Keystone Symposia. In 1997, Keystone Symposia became an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Silverthorne, Colorado. Keystone Symposia's Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board of Directors and, along with the Chief Scientific Officer, acts on the advice of a Scientific Advisory Board comprised of 70+ leading international scientists from academia, industry and government.

The mission of the High Mountain institute is: “HMI nurtures personal growth through interaction with nature and participation in a strong community. We promote intellectual, physical and personal development through insistence on academic excellence, our philosophy of mentoring and apprenticing, and rigorous experiential learning. We seek to promote independent thinking and to develop skills of learning and habits of mind that both enhance self-reliance and transfer beyond the boundaries of HMI.”

State College Friends School is a Pre-K to 8th grade independent school. Our multi-age classrooms offer experiential, hands-on learning. Teachers meet each student where they are and nurture both social emotional and academic growth to develop a love of learning in every child.

Colorado Shines is a company based out of 2580 BLUFFS VIEW DR, RALEIGH, North Carolina, United States.

The mission of Walking Mountains Science Center is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education. As a 501-3c non-profit science learning center, we offer innovative school programs, summer youth science camps, adult seminars, interpretive programs & sustainability programs. Here we offer: School Programs Working in conjunction with the local school district and private schools, our goal is to serve every child in Eagle County through natural science programs that take place in nature, compliment classroom curriculum and help narrow the achievement gap by enhancing scientific and environmental literacy. Community Programs A variety of courses are offered throughout the year in close partnership with local organizations. From films and speaker series events to Science Behind classes and astronomy, we bring participants of all ages into the outdoors. Graduate Programs and Internships Those who are interested in applying their expertise in environmental sciences can expand their experience through graduate studies and internships where they create and teach courses that connect people to the natural world. Changing lives through natural science research Our educational programs engage experiential learning – techniques that foster critical thinking, and teach the scientific method through the gathering of data. Today, we are contributing our data to a body of scientific research, linking what we are learning in our backyard with research to advance global sustainability Walking Mountains Science Center, a gathering place for environmental learning At Walking Mountains Science Center, we share our passion for the natural world in ways that make a difference. As an award-winning non-profit, we have been recognized for our efforts to preserve our natural surroundings and to promote environmental awareness and conservation. We invite you to join us. Come, explore your curious nature.

Mackintosh Academy Littleton is an IB World School for Pre-K to 8th grade, nurturing the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students. Mackintosh Academy has been setting the standard in gifted education since 1977. We prepare students to thrive in a changing world, with our focus on innovation, service learning, sustainability, and leading-edge educational approaches. • Nationally recognized U.S. Dept. of Education 2018 Green Ribbon School • International Baccalaureate PYP/MYP Programmes • Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) member • Inquiry-based learning and critical thinking • Caring, intimate community of learners • Whole-child approach develops empathy and imagination as well as intellect • Daily arts and P.E. • Action learning empowers students to grapple with real-world problems Mission Statement: Mackintosh Academy nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of the gifted child in a responsive and caring community of learners. Our students mature into confident, healthy human beings inspired to contribute to a world that needs them. Diane Dunne - Head of School Beth Steklac - Asst. Head & Admissions Director

Denver's Pre K through 8th grade Catholic, dual-language school of excellence - Escuela de Guadalupe serves a diverse student-body from across the Denver-metropolitan area, and prides itself on making its quality educational program financially accessible to all families. Half of its students are native English speakers when they begin, and half are native Spanish speakers. All students emerge with full literacy in all subjects in both languages! Its graduates transition to some of the most competitive middle and high school programs in the metropolitan area, and are supported all the way through high school graduation.

Boulder Valley Waldorf School is an independent PK-8 school located at 6500 Dry Creek Pkwy, Niwot, CO, United States.

CWEE addresses the root causes of poverty by providing a path to long-term employment for hundreds of workers and their families in the Denver area each year. As Denver's leading anti-poverty organization, CWEE overcomes the constraints and disparities of poverty by cultivating self-supporting families and optimizing collaborative partnerships.

Jarrow Montessori, located in Boulder, CO, serves children ages 18 months through 6th grade. We nurture the development of the whole child through quality Montessori education. Our community supports each child's joyful discovery of self in the journey to becoming a confident lifelong learner and compassionate citizen.

The "I Have A Dream"​ Foundation is working to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education. We empower children in under-resourced communities to achieve their goals by providing them with guaranteed tuition support and equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and habits they need to gain entry to succeed in college and beyond. By helping our Dreamers gain access to post-secondary training and education, we put them on a different academic and life trajectory - impacting the students, their​ families, and the generations that follow.