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With new tax rules taking effect in 2026, this year is an especially meaningful time to support Minds Matter Colorado students. As we head into the season of giving and you might be considering making your first give or a larger gift, 2025 is the year to do it.

At Minds Matter Colorado, we know that college acceptance is just the beginning of a student’s journey. That’s why we’ve launched the College Support Pilot—a light-lift, high-touch pilot program designed to help our newest alumni navigate the critical first year of college with confidence and connection. Serving 33 graduates from the Class of 2025, the…

At Minds Matter Colorado, we know that the college journey doesn’t start senior year, it starts the moment students begin to see college as possible. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our new College Advising Initiative, an intentional expansion of our programming that provides individualized, high-touch support to juniors and seniors as they navigate every stage of the college admissions and financial aid process.

Our latest round of new Board Members share a passion for strategic innovation and community engagement. Get to know them!

At Minds Matter Colorado, we’ve spent the past year listening, learning, and preparing. From our Executive Director’s listening tour to our deep-dive into student outcomes and national trends, one thing became clear: in order to truly level the playing field for MMCO students, we need to evolve.

That’s why we’re excited to share several major programmatic changes launching Fall 2025—changes rooted in equity, excellence, and expanded opportunity.

We’re so proud of each of our 33 graduating seniors in the class of 2025. The growth and achievement they’ve demonstrated over the last three years has been inspiring. Nationally, the Class of 2025 was the largest and most diverse in U.S. history, with approximately 3.9 million students graduating high school. This surge contributed to…

At Minds Matter Colorado, we believe that every student deserves access to life-changing educational opportunities, regardless of financial circumstances. This belief is at the heart of our mission—and it aligns perfectly with QuestBridge, which connects exceptional students from low-income backgrounds with top colleges and full-ride scholarships. We are proud to announce that two of our…

DENVER, Colorado, January 13, 2025 — Minds Matter Colorado is thrilled to announce  Brad Reubendale as its new Executive Director. With a proven track record of leading impactful programs and championing under-resourced communities, Brad brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for Minds Matter’s mission of empowering students to achieve their college dreams.…

Prosperity Denver Fund (PDF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers financial reimbursement to qualifying 501(c)3 nonprofits that provide college scholarships to Denver students. The organization was started in 2018, after Denver voters passed a ballot initiative known as Prosperity Denver. The ordinance called for a 0.08% sales tax (less than one cent on $10), which…

We’re excited to introduce Lily Werthan as the newest member of our Minds Matter Colorado team! With over a decade of experience in education and a deep commitment to supporting young people, Lily is poised to make a significant impact as our new Program Manager. Lily comes to Minds Matter Colorado with over a decade…