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
Just out: YVCF’s 2024 Annual Report. See what we accomplished together!
2024 marked the 45th anniversary of the Yampa Valley Community Foundation—and what a remarkable year it was. Most notably, we are so proud to have led the successful collaborative effort to save Casey’s Pond. This undertaking called upon all the strengths of our...
WZ Giving Circle grants $79K in 2024
In 2024, the WZ Giving Circle held two meetings to review 24 funding proposals from nonprofit organizations. All 24 proposals were approved, resulting in a total of $79,090 in financial support directed toward families and individuals facing hardships and in need of a...
Women’s Giving Circle grants $136K in 2024
Thanks to the generosity of 94 members, the Women’s Giving Circle funded 83 assistance requests in 2024, distributing a total of $135,761. This marks a significant increase from 2023, when 73 proposals were funded for $96,313. Over the past four years, the program has...
