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OUR MISSION
Leading transformational change throughout the Yampa Valley by engaging donors in purposeful philanthropy, empowering local nonprofit organizations, inspiring impactful grantmaking, and collaborating to build vibrant communities.
OUR VISION
A thriving and connected Yampa Valley where there are opportunities and resources for all.
TESTIMONIALS
"For me, establishing a legacy gift to the Community Foundation is a great way to provide for the community's future. I particularly like that the Yampa Valley Community Foundation provides grants to a large and diverse number of local agencies." - John Vickery
One of the most significant advantages of having a Donor Advised Fund with the Yampa Valley Community Foundation is the annual summary we are given of requests by local organizations for grant funds. Whether we choose to donate at that time or not, we have a much greater appreciation of all the truly amazing things that are being done in this community by various charitable organizations." - Jim and Barbara Bronner
Leading transformational change throughout the Yampa Valley by engaging donors in purposeful philanthropy, empowering local nonprofit organizations, inspiring impactful grantmaking, and collaborating to build vibrant communities.
In 1979, a group of local citizens formed the Yampa Valley Foundation to save the financially beleaguered Yampa Valley College. By 1983 the Foundation had successfully saved what is now the Colorado Mountain College, Alpine Campus.
Between 1984 and 1995 the Yampa Valley Foundation served as a community based multi-purpose foundation, with a number of charitable funds and activities under its 501(c)(3) umbrella. In 1996, the Foundation reorganized and adopted a broader focus, adding "Community" to its name and purpose. As a Community Foundation the focus shifted to raising funds to be able to grant money to enhance education, arts and culture, health and human services, recreation and the environment in the Yampa Valley. The Foundation made this move by partnering with the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation (SSRC). SSRC provided a ski pass program, the "Passport Club", to the Community Foundation. Funds that were generated by selling memberships to the Passport Club helped pay the administrative costs of the Community Foundation and support grants to the community.
Organization name
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
other names
YVCF
1979
Tax id (EIN)
84-0794536
Category
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
PO Box 881869Other
385 Anglers Drive Suite BRoutt County, CO, US