NextFifty Initiative

NextFifty Initiative is a Colorado-based private foundation dedicated to funding mission-driven initiatives that improve the lives of the older adult population and their caregivers. We seek to fund game-changing efforts to improve and sustain the quality of life for people in their second 50 years. NextFifty Initiative educates about proven initiatives and advocates for transformational change. We consider ourselves an engine for innovation that transforms aging. Our work will impact lives for generations to come.

Mission:

To promote independence and dignity for the aging population, to include the needs of low and moderate income persons, encompassing individuals with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral disabilities, by encouraging and supporting innovative, affordable and coordinated services and initiatives.

Vision:

NextFifty Initiative is a foundation that challenges thinking about aging by encouraging innovation. As a result of NextFifty Initiative’s leadership, the lives of older adults will be enhanced.

Values:

Accountability. We hold ourselves and our partners accountable and measure outcomes for the goals we set out to accomplish.

Leadership. We strive to play a leadership role and to be recognized as a respected resource for improving the health and well-being of the vulnerable and under-served aging in the communities we serve.

Learning. NextFifty Initiative reflects upon its successes and failures, and disseminates those lessons to advance the field and to fuel additional innovation.

Innovation. NextFifty Initiative pursues pioneering and game changing ideas and is willing to take risks to advance its mission.

Collaboration. We collaborate with a wide range of diverse partners and encourage those in which we invest to address aging in a holistic manner.

Equity. We value diversity, transparency and inclusion to expand the impact of our work.