YVCF News
2026 Legacy of Philanthropy Award – Bud and Jane Romberg
For nearly six decades, Bud and Jane Romberg have quietly helped shape the Yampa Valley through a remarkable combination of service, leadership, generosity, and community commitment. Their impact can be found in our schools, arts organizations, healthcare initiatives,...
2026 Individual Philanthropists of the Year – Mark and Mary Stevens
When Mark and Mary first visited the Yampa Valley in 2002 with their four-year-old twin boys for a ski weekend, they had no idea that Steamboat Springs would eventually become home. What began as a family getaway grew into a deep connection with the community, and in...
2026 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Vanessa Avitia
Born and raised in the Yampa Valley, Vanessa has dedicated countless hours to strengthening our community through volunteerism, leadership, mentorship, and advocacy. From an early age, Vanessa learned the importance of giving back from her parents, who taught her that...
2026 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Ohana
Luke and Emily’s business, Ohana, and their Live Print events have become a staple of fundraising and philanthropy in Steamboat Springs, benefiting countless organizations and establishing a culture of giving among their team and the broader community. Raised in...
Summer 2025 Wildfire Recovery
Photo Credit: John Hecker, InciWebJuly 2026 In June 2025, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation established the Yampa Valley Disaster Recovery Fund to ensure funds could be raised quickly to help meet immediate and long‑term relief and recovery needs from a man-made...
Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund awards $52k for carbon reductions projects
Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund awards $52k for carbon reductions projects [PRESS RELEASE credit: Western Resilience Center] 30 June 2026 – The Routt County Climate Action Plan (CAP) Collaborative has awarded $52,400 forcommunity carbon reductions...
Community Budget Center Roof Loan
June 2026 The Yampa Valley Community Foundation has made a low-cost philanthropic loan of $42,220 to the Community Budget Center of Craig (CBC) for a replacement roof covering. The loan supplements other sources of funding, including private donations, an insurance...
Spring 2026 Scholarships
May 2026 During the 2026 spring scholarship cycle, YVCF scholarships awarded a remarkable $646,400 to 133 students across the Yampa Valley, including: $380,000 to graduating seniors $209,900 for continuing and non-traditional students $56,500 in renewals The...
Pinyon Pines Mobile Home Community
May 2026 An Impact Investment loan of $2.5 million has been made to the Hayden Municipal Housing Authority for the purchase of Pinyon Pines Mobile Home Community. Preserving Affordable Housing in Hayden: YVCF Invests in Pinyon Pines Mobile Home Community Access to...
2026 WHILD Fund Grants
WHILD Grants Support Wildlife Habitat 2026 funding fights noxious weeds, finances research, and invests in post-fire reforestationThe Wildlife Habitat Improvement Local District (WHILD) Endowment Fund, a board designated endowment of the Yampa Valley Community...
IMPACT100 Season 19 Wrap-up
Season 19 of IMPACT100 was an inspiring and impactful season of giving. We are proud to congratulate Advocates of Routt County, the winning nonprofit, awarded a $10,000 grant to assist their work supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence throughout Routt...
Record granting by Women’s and WZ Giving Circles in 2025
January 2026 The Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) manages two Giving Circles that assist nonprofits in their work supporting individual clients with urgent financial assistance and give philanthropists a way to connect with other community-minded neighbors....
South Routt Community Corporation UCHealth PT Clinic Loan
Draft floor plan, subject to changeEarly stage of constructionJanuary 2026 The South Routt Community Corporation (SRCC) has received a short-term $75,000 bridge loan from the Yampa Valley Community Foundation to renovate the first floor of the Community Center in Oak...
Yampa Valley Community Foundation Receives National Recognition
YVCF is proud to announce our recent accreditation from Community Foundations National Standards® - the highest standards for philanthropic excellence. The year-long, optional accreditation process demonstrates our commitment to rigorous, sector-driven best...
Mental and Behavioral Survey Under Way in the Yampa Valley
Individuals who live and/or work in Moffat and Routt Counties are invited to participate in a community-wide survey to help improve and expand mental and behavioral health resources in the region. The survey, launched last week by the Yampa Valley Community...
First Round of Grow Your Own Educator Fund Awards to Strengthen Local Education Workforce
First Round of Grow Your Own Educator Fund Awards to Strengthen Local Education Workforce Funding supports 15 educators across Routt County pursuing advanced degrees and teaching licenses to further careersThe Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF), in partnership...
2025 Community Grant Cycle Awards Announced
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s (YVCF) annual Community Grant Cycle is awarding 89 grants to 87 organizations totaling $713,960 this year, an 8.8% increase in dollars granted and a 10% increase in organizations awarded over 2024. The annual grant cycle is an...
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...
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