About

The Jared Polis Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) operating foundation that supports education, technology, and community throughout Colorado. Through our operating programs, the foundation focuses on supporting teachers and their schools; creating school choice for students who need options beyond traditional, comprehensive high schools; distributing recent education news effecting Coloradoans; and, refurbishing more than 3,000 computers each year to give to non-profits and schools.

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in our work:

  • Volunteers – Help out at our computer refurbishing center to rebuild computers for non-profit organizations and schools. Prior experience is not necessary. Click Here to learn more.
  • Mentors – Mentor at-risk students at the Academy of Urban Learning or recently arrived immigrant youth at the New America School.
  • Tutors – Support students reach their academic goals by tutoring at the Academy of Urban Learning and helping students with general high school studies, or tutor recently arrived immigrant youth at the New America School by assisting them with English Language Acquisition, general studies or a creative learning project.
  • Work-Study Interns – Each summer we hire ten high school interns to participate in our Community Computer Connection refurbishment program. We also accept ongoing applications for work-study interns through our DeVry University partnership for Community Collaboration.

The Jared Polis Foundation believes in and encourages community collaboration and partnerships between organizations with similar goals and missions. If you would like to share with us your idea for working together, please contact us.

Thank you for your support!

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FAQ

What is an operating foundation?
An operating foundation is a 501©(3) organization classified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a private foundation whose primary purpose is to conduct educational or social welfare programs determined by its governing body or establishment charter. Find out more about private operating foundations:

How do I donate computers?
Click here to find out how you can donate computer equipment through Community Computer Connection “C3”.

How do I receive computers?
Click here to see if your school or non-profit qualifies to receive FREE computers.

Can I receive a free computer for myself as an individual?
Unfortunately we do not provide computers directly to individuals. We do, however, provide computers for schools and non-profits where individual students can receive a computer for home use through a Learn and Earn model. Click here for more information.

Do you recycle computers? Who does?
Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to be a recycler. If your equipment does not meet our minimum specifications or is not working, please contact a recycling organization such as Eco-cycle (303-444-6634) to dispose of your computer equipment properly and responsibly.
Click Here for a list of some recyclers in Colorado.

Do you give grants?
No, we do not provide traditional grants to other non-profit organizations.

What is the Education Report?
The Jared Polis Education Report, which reaches out to more than 200,000 Colorado households, highlights innovations in education and technology, reviews education legislation and policy, and covers developments in local school districts.