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Planting the seeds of excellence

In 1999, supporters of the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation learned how their generosity was making a positive impact on students.

“Planting the Seeds of Excellence,” our annual impact report, tells a story of challenge and perseverance. Colorado was ranked 49th in the country for K-12 educational spending, with 25% of its high school students not graduating. However, Cherry Creek Schools continued to score above average on state and national assessments while graduating more than 86% of our students.

Today, that number is 91%, thanks to increased efforts by the district as well as financial support from the Foundation. In addition to the Monte C. Moses Scholarship for Future Educators, the Foundation has helped support students in graduating and pursuing their dreams for decades.

SIDE NOTE: The Foundation used to hold an annual luncheon to honor and celebrate our generous community of donors as well as highlight the incredible work being done by our teachers and students. The last luncheon in 2013 had special guest Steve Spangler, who led guests in a science experiment that may have narrowly avoided setting off the fire alarms!

Our Impact This Year

  • Grants Awarded to Educators

    $193,000

  • Students Impacted

    53,000

  • Scholarships Awarded

    $55,000

  • Donated to Mental Health

    $122,000

  • JHL Constructors
  • MDC Richmond Foundation
  • Aon
  • Plante Moran
  • Butler Snow
  • 1st Bank
  • DLR Group

    DLR Group

  • Westerra Credit Union
  • Alpine Bank
  • GE Johnson
  • Saunders
  • Cuningham Architecture
  • Health One
  • CCA Foundation
  • CCA
  • ANB Bank
    ANB Bank

    ANB Bank

  • Aurora Housing Authority
    Aurora Housing Authority

    Aurora Housing Authority

  • Powered by Purpose
    Powered by Purpose

    Powered by Purpose

  • Ed and Kacy Adams
    Ed and Kacy Adams

    Ed and Kacy Adams

  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls

    Johnson Controls

  • JP Morgan
    JP Morgan

    JP Morgan

  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente

    Kaiser Permanente

  • The Knoll Team
    The Knoll Team

    The Knoll Team

  • Kore
    Kore

    Kore

  • Margie and Joe Adams
    Margie and Joe Adams

    Margie and Joe Adams

  • United Healthcare
    United Healthcare
  • CU Denver
    CU Denver
  • Westerra
    Westerra
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