The Piton Foundation is a private, operating foundation established in 1976 by Denver oil man Sam Gary. It is funded by the Gary-Williams Energy Corporation to develop and implement programs to
improve education, expand economic opportunities for families, and strengthen lower-income
communities. Read more
tax credits for working families
The Piton Foundation considers tax credits, especially the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, an important tool for increasing the economic self-sufficiency of lower-wage workers. It conducts an annual statewide campaign to increase the number of Colorado families benefitting from these tax credits. Read more The foundation also publicizes the availability of free income tax preparation services for families earning under $42,000. Click here to find a free tax-preparation assistance site near you.
SCHOOL FACTS
School Facts provides data about all Denver Public Schools, including demographic information
about students, test scores, school characteristics and performance measures. Plus now you can get CSAP results for schools statewide. Read more
Latest publication
Graduates of Denver Public Schools: College Access and Success
A first-of-its kind study tracking graduates of Denver Public Schools after high school shows that only 56% enrolled in college and even less earned a degree. The findings were worse for Hispanic students and those from low-income families, who make up the majority of DPS graduates. Executive Summary only.
