Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation
The Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide financial resources and program support for Arapahoe County 4-H youth and leaders on a sustaining basis. The Foundation was founded in 1967 by a group of Charter Members and is overseen by a 15-member Board of Trustees.
The Board holds two fundraisers each year and maintains stable investments in order to support and enhance the 4-H program in the following areas:
Sponsorships for:
- Education, recognition and leadership opportunities for 4-H leaders and youth
- County contest prizes and judges
- State-level contest entry fees
- Award ceremonies and annual events
- Recruitment and retention of 4-H members and leaders
Matching grants for club fundraisers
Financial need grants for 4-H families
Scholarships for 4-H members’ higher education
- 2026 Scholarship Winner Bios– Click to read their bios
- 2025 Scholarship Winner Bios – Click to read their bios
Annual award for Important Volunteer of the Year
- 2026 Suzy Sefcovic IVY 2026 – Click to read her bio
- 2025 Charlotte Loseke IVY 2025 – Click to read her bio
The Foundation Board meets quarterly and Trustees also volunteer throughout the year at 4-H contests, speaking engagements, and other activities.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation is to provide financial resources and program support for 4-H youth and leaders of Arapahoe County on a sustaining basis.
As a result, we:
- Provide education, recognition and leadership opportunities for both leaders and youth
- Provide scholarships
- Financially enhance the scope of 4-H programs beyond that which public funds can provide
- Work with Colorado State University Cooperative Extension to promote solid research-based 4-H programs.
- Provide support for the recruitment and retention of 4-H members and leaders
Foundation tax records are available upon request.
