Janice Fritsch
Today, our Foundation is led by Janice Fritsch, who has been withthe Foundation since 2002. She is responsible for implementing the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy, overseeing daily operations, and serves as a member of the Foundation's investment committee. Outside the Foundation, she serves on the Colorado Community College System Foundation Board of Directors and co-founded iCubed, an impact investing consultancy.
Janice participated in the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s Leadership Denver 2020, served as a board member for the Colorado Nonprofit Loan Fund, the Denver Lions Club and Lions Foundation, and as president of the Denver Lions Foundation in 2009-2010. She chaired Philanthropy Colorado’s program committee from 2004 – 2006 and served as an advisory board member for the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute.
Janice earned her B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations from Colorado State University in Fort Collins and her M.B.A. from the University of Denver’s Daniels School of Business. Prior to leading the Foundation, Janice spent two years leading operations at Intrinsic Valuation, a boutique valuation firm. Before that, Janice spent seven years in interactive development consulting, as an account director at ad-serving provider Matchlogic, web development provider Agency.com: Vail and high-technology public relations firm WeberShandwick in Boston.
Ariana Chavez Hayes
As Program Officer, Ariana brings eight years of experience working in and with higher education and non-profit organizations. She is passionate about connecting with underserved communities and collaborating with leaders as they navigate the questions and challenges of their work.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Ariana served low-income women and children at the Women’s Bean Project and Sun Valley Youth Center in Denver, CO. It was there that she developed a heart for cultivating impactful relationships, providing trauma-informed care, and supporting individuals on their journey toward health and stability. In her work, she also draws from her experience in higher education enrollment, where she oversaw recruitment and application processes, led collaborative events, and served non-profit leaders in finding resources that best served their community’s needs.
After graduating from Westmont College with a B.A. in Religious Studies, Ariana went on to earn an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Seminary.
Board Of Directors
Matthew Banner, Chair of Investment Committee
Tony Afshary
Alejandra Harvey, Secretary
In memory of Tim Welker
Former Board Chair Tim Welker passed away in 2023. Tim was an invaluable member of the Kenneth King Board of Directors for more than twenty years. He not only dedicated his time and energy to the Foundation, but he also had a significant impact on the wider community through his involvement with various nonprofit organizations, including Goodwill Industries of Denver.
Tim was a mentor and friend to other directors and staff.
A graduate of Colorado State University, and a leader at Goodwill Industries of Denver for thirty plus years, Tim was a man of kindness and generosity. During Board meetings, he created an environment where each member had a voice and was heard.
