Dear Cherished Kempe Foundation Benefactor, We are writing to share some exciting changes at The Kempe Foundation. The Kempe Foundation’s leadership team has decided to further strengthen our partnership with CU Anschutz to better support the sustainability and longevity of the Kempe Center. As part of this enhanced partnership, The Kempe Foundation has made a multi-million-dollar gift to the CU Foundation for the benefit of the Kempe Center, which is part of the Department of Pediatrics at the CU School of Medicine. This transition also creates greater operational efficiencies while strengthening long-term support for the Kempe Center’s mission and programs. In addition, both The Kempe Foundation and the Kempe Center are now active members of the Anschutz Mental Health Collaborative (CU Anschutz Mental Health Collaborative), bringing Kempe’s expertise in pediatric trauma and its lifelong mental health implications to this important collaborative effort. As part of our shared goals, the CU Foundation will assume primary responsibility for donor stewardship and outreach while working to sustain Kempe Center programs and expand their reach. As we move forward, The Kempe Foundation will continue its efforts in public policy and advocacy. We will advocate for appropriations and legislation designed to support vulnerable children and prevent childhood trauma, including issues related to online child safety, which have become increasingly important as technology continues to evolve and impact children in Colorado statewide and throughout the nation. The Kempe Foundation will also continue its efforts to raise public awareness about the importance of improving child well-being and preventing childhood trauma. However, the Foundation will be taking a hiatus from hosting its annual gala and will instead focus its fundraising efforts by applying for specific grant requests and through Colorado Gives Day. The Colorado Gives Day campaign began on November 1 and culminates on December 8, 2026. Stay tuned for additional announcements. In summary, here are a few key points:

• The Kempe Foundation and CU Foundation are now strategic partners.
• Donations supporting Kempe endowments, programs, and services will be directed to and managed by the CU Foundation.
• The Kempe Foundation and Kempe Center are members of the Anschutz Mental Health Collaborative.
• The Kempe Foundation will continue to focus on raising awareness and advocating issues related to childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect.
• Colorado Gives Day will serve as the primary fundraising channel for individual donors wishing to support The Kempe Foundation.

Thank you for all your past generous support. We hope you will continue to join us as The Kempe Foundation works to ensure that every child in Colorado can grow and thrive in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Together, we can create a brighter future for our children. Please reach out if you have any questions. With sincere appreciation, Kelsey Sahli Board Chair Kelsey.Sahli@midfirst.com Jon B. Kruljac CEO Kruljac.jon@kempe.org