about the foundation
The Taddonio Family created their Foundation in 2010 to attend to the needs of undeserved children. For over 30 years, members of the Taddonio family have been involved with the Ronald McDonald House charities, serving as board members, event volunteers and even marathon runners. The family realized that their ability to give back to the community could only be enhanced by creating a non-profit foundation of their own.
In Colorado, the Foundation focuses on food scarcity for children and distributes excess food to 90 different non-profits within the state of Colorado that bring food to children who rely on free and reduced meal programs who suffer during the summer months. In addition, Toni Taddonio Brenzikofer works with local government officials to try to solve the food challenges of funded daycare programs, refugee centers, and homeless youth.
annual food donations
The Taddonio Family Foundation actively supports the community through significant contributions and partnerships. Each year, the Foundation donates approximately $150,000 worth of food products to help feed children and minimize waste in landfills. For the past five years, the Foundation has also partnered with the New Mexico Public Education Department Literacy Program and McDonald’s to enhance reading initiatives for children. The donations have funded grants for 64 public schools and facilitated the creation of a bilingual book, written by a University of New Mexico graduate, which showcases New Mexico landmarks.
signature golf tournament
The Foundation hosts a signature golf tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver, providing critical funds for various initiatives.
kenzi’s causes partnership
In partnership with Kenzi’s Causes, a Colorado non-profit, the Foundation brings a team of employees to build bikes for children during the holidays and fill backpacks with school supplies. The build-a-bike program provides 3,500 bikes to underserved children, and the backpack program reaches 3,000 children. In 2023, the Mile Hi Companies team won first place for producing the highest number of bikes in the fastest time.
PRESIDENT
Toni Taddonio Brenzikofer
VICE PRESIDENT
Tony Taddonio
SECRETARY
Pam Taddonio
Treasurer
Kristy Taddonio Mullins
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
Make A Wish
Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center
Denver Food Rescue
We Don’t Waste
Vindeket Foods
Cottonwood Institute
Colorado Outward Bound School
Dress for Success Denver
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kenzi’s Causes
Wee Cycle