YVCF 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...
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....
2025 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Dusky Grouse Coffee
Fifteen years ago, Stephany Traylor and her husband Glen packed up their lives and moved to the Yampa Valley, chasing the dream of launching a ski rental delivery business. That dream became a reality, and for nearly a decade, they built a thriving company. But when...
YVAP Neurodiversity Center
June 2025 An Impact Investment loan of $300K was made to the Yampa Valley Autism Program (YVAP) for the purchase, remodel and move-in expenses of a permanent home on Mid Valley Drive. The bridge loan allowed YVAP to close on the new facility by the June 30 sale...
Oak Creek Fire Protection District Ambulance
June 2025 The Oak Creek Fire Protection District (OCFPD) has received a philanthropic bridge loan of $300K for the purchase and outfitting of a new ambulance to serve the South Routt region. While OCFPD had secured a grant from the State of Colorado to cover partial...
Collaboration Helps Retain Essential Childcare Services
PURCHASE OF YOUNG TRACKS CHILDCARE CENTER FOR LEASE BY HERITAGE PARK PRESCHOOL HELPS MAINTAIN REGIONAL CHILDCARE CAPACITY (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, July 1, 2025) –Through a partnership facilitated by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) and collaboration among...
Spring 2025 Nonprofit Survey on Federal Funding in the Yampa Valley
This spring, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) conducted a comprehensive survey to better understand the funding landscape and operational challenges facing local nonprofits. The results gathered from 46 nonprofit organizations serving Routt and Moffat...
IMPACT100 Season 18 Results
Season 18 of IMPACT100 was a fantastic season of giving! Congratulations to the winning nonprofit True North which received a $10,000 grant. True North provides services to individuals with disabilities in the Steamboat Springs, CO area to enhance their quality of...
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...
YVCF Launches “Grow Your Own” Fund to Support Routt County Education
June 2025 $50,000 MATCHING CHALLENGE KICKS OFF THE "GROW YOUR OWN" FUND!Funding will support educators county-wide, including Steamboat, Hayden and South Routt School Districts, as well as North Routt Community Charter School and Steamboat Montessori. A newly...
2025 Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund grants
Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund awards $50,000 in grants for community projects The Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund has awarded $50,000 to four local organizations for environmental projects as part of its first-ever round of grant...
Yampa River Fund Announces 2025 Grants
Yampa River Fund Announces 2025 grants The Yampa River Fund Steering Committee has announced its grant recipients for 2025. Now in its sixth year of operation, the Yampa River Fund awarded the largest number of grants and total dollar amount so far as it continues to...
Investing in Climate Resilience: YVSC’s New Headquarters
April 2025 The Yampa Valley Community Foundation has made a $500,000 loan to the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) toward purchase of a new permanent headquarters in downtown Steamboat Springs. The historic “carriage house” on the corner of 6th and Oak...
New staff joins the Yampa Valley Community Foundation
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members to our team. Camille Sachs joins us as Grantmaking Manager, supporting Greg Hamilton with the work of sustaining nonprofits with training and granting. Camille...
Milner Mobile Home Park Under Contract
November 27, 2024: An offer of $7.75 million has been accepted by investor-owner MHS Parks for the purchase of Milner Mobile Home Park by the Milner Park Community Co-op. When the sale is complete, the Co-op will manage the property with the oversight of bylaws, five...
TSG’s Double your Donation Drive to Benefit Rio Blanco Fire Disaster Relief
The fires in Rio Blanco County have left many in urgent need. The Steamboat Group received an email from a generous community member who offered a $10,000 match to help those impacted, so we are doing a double-your-donation drive. Once matched, the funds will go...
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