YVCF News
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...
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...
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