Inspiring Collaboration | Promoting Philanthropy | Building Community
Sustaining Nonprofits
We are the trusted resource for local nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties, providing tools and training to increase their effectiveness and sustainability and helping them amplify their impact.
Impactful Grantmaking
Our trusted partnerships with donors and nonprofits and our expertise in effective philanthropy enable us to grant year-round, to pivot during a crisis or a unique opportunity, and to direct funds where needed most.
Meaningful Philanthropy
We are passionate about connecting donors with giving opportunities aligned with their unique passions and vision. We help create personalized plans for philanthropy with the goal of building a culture of engaged giving.
Building Community
Making an impact is only possible when you intimately understand the community. We engage with organizations across the region, listen to community concerns, and provide resources and expertise.
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.
OUR VALUES
Leadership
We are trusted leaders tackling challenging community issues.
Collaboration
We work with diverse partners to leverage resources and achieve common goals.
Stewardship
We transparently and efficiently manage the resources with which we are entrusted.
Innovation
We embrace innovative thinking that sparks solutions leading to lasting change.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and honor our commitments.
Heritage
We recognize and celebrate the history of the Yampa Valley.
Every day we meet with partners, new and longstanding, to pass on our passion to build a better Yampa Valley. If you have a passion, we can help you find the best way to pass it on.
Latest News
Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund activated
August 2025 In response to the Elk, Lee, and Crosho wildfires in Northwest Colorado, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation has activated the Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund, as well as funds specific to Elk & Lee Wildfire Recovery and Crosho Wildfire Recovery....
2025 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Lyla Baker
For Lyla Baker, giving back to the Yampa Valley isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way of life. Growing up in Steamboat, Lyla has always felt loved and supported by our close-knit community and wanted to give back to make sure others feel the same. Her passion for helping...
2025 Legacy of Philanthropy Award – Gretchen and Pete Van De Carr
In the heart of Steamboat Springs, where rivers wind through valleys and mountains inspire endless exploration, Gretchen and Pete Van De Carr built a life rooted in giving, growth, and community. This year, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation honors them as the...