Inspiring Collaboration | Promoting Philanthropy | Building Community

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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...

2025 Individual Philanthropists of the Year – Keith and Sandy Miller

When Keith and Sandy learned they had been named the Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s 2025 Philanthropists of the Year, their reaction was one of humble surprise. “We were truly shocked,” Sandy shared. “There are so many people in this valley doing incredible work....

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