YVCF News
Prairie Run Apartments Affordable Housing Investment
In September 2024, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation furthered its commitment to affordable workforce housing by providing the final funding needed to kick off a major development project in Hayden. This is the Foundation’s second investment in housing since our...
Initial grants to Northwest Colorado Health for Casey’s Pond issued by Advisory Committee
Initial grants issued to Northwest Colorado Health for Casey's Pond through newly formed Advisory Committee Initial grants of $1 million have been approved to support Northwest Colorado Health as it assumes ownership and operations of Casey’s Pond Senior Living...
2024 Community Grant Cycle Awards
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s 2024 Community Grant Cycle has awarded a record $656,068 through grant awards to 79 nonprofits serving the Yampa Valley. This was an increase of 21% over the amount awarded in 2023. The maximum possible grant award was raised to...
Casey’s Pond Senior Living Community Saved from Closure
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation announced on Friday, August 23, 2024 that a verbal agreement has been reached with the bondholders of Casey’s Pond to secure the property and allow it to continue operating as a senior living and skilled nursing facility, and...
2024 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Madison Mohn
The 2024 Youth Philanthropist of the Year is Madison Mohn. This honor is a testament to Madison’s relentless dedication to improving youth mental health in the Yampa Valley, a cause driven by both personal experience and profound empathy. Growing up in Steamboat,...
2024 Individual Philanthropist of the Year – Paul and Chresta Brinkman
Paul and Chresta Brinkman exemplify the power of giving and the profound impact that comes from a life dedicated to making a difference. Their philanthropy is not just about financial donations but about a deep-seated desire to leverage their time, talents, and...
2024 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Mountain Tap Brewery
Named the 2024 Business Philanthropist of the Year, Mountain Tap Brewery is a testament to how a business can thrive while steadfastly supporting its community. The story of Mountain Tap Brewery began with a vision: to create a gathering place that not only celebrates...
Yampa Valley Community Foundation Wins National HUD Award
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) and the Craig Housing Authority (CHA) are honored to be recognized with the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in partnership with...
Impact Investment Helps Launch 8th Street Development in Craig
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is pleased to have initiated our new Impact Investment Program with a $2.5 million loan to the Craig Housing Authority (CHA), enabling their 8th Street Development for affordable housing. A needs assessment by CHA in 2021...
YVCF Board of Trustees Endorses Brown Ranch Annexation
This year marks the Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s 45th year since our founding in 1979. For the course of our history, we have generally chosen not to endorse ballot measures, preferring instead to allow our actions speak for our values. The Brown Ranch...
$3.7 Million in Nonprofit Infrastructure Grants for Northwest Colorado
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) in collaboration with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is awarding grants totaling $3,702,220 to 56 Northwest Colorado nonprofits that were affected by the infrastructure aftermath of COVID-19 in these designated...
Women’s Giving Circle 2023 Report
Through the generosity of 76 members of the Women’s Giving Circle, 73 requests for assistance were funded in 2023 for a total of $96,313. In comparison, in 2019, the Women’s Giving Circle funded 17 proposals totaling $22,612. This 326% growth over four years of the...
IMPACT100 Season 17 Results
Another successful season of IMPACT100 is in the books! Congratulations to Brighter World Child Advocacy Center who was the winning nonprofit for Season 17, receiving a $10,000 grant. Brighter World’s mission is to elevate voices, facilitate safety, seek justice, and...
Community Budget Center’s roof and structural repair funded with grant through YVCF
The power of a Community Grant Cycle While reviewing financial documents submitted by the Community Budget Center (CBC) in their 2023 Community Grant application, a Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) committee member grew concerned about a projected budgeted...
2023 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Sturges Cusenbary Wealth Management
The philanthropic efforts of Sturges Cusenbary Wealth Management have had tremendous impact in the Yampa Valley community, which is why they are this year’s Business Philanthropist of the Year. Laura Cusenbary and Dan Sturges, a sister-brother team, have demonstrated...
2023 Individual Philanthropist of the Year – Craig and Kathleen Wasserman
Craig and Kathleen Wasserman have been named the 2023 Philanthropists of the Year for their outstanding contributions and dedication to various causes in the Yampa Valley. The Wassermans' impact on the Yampa Valley has been immense, and they have supported numerous...
2023 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Caroline Landers
Caroline Landers is an incredible and inspiring person who truly embodies the spirit of youth philanthropy. Caroline gives back because as she says, “The Yampa Valley is an amazing place that has given me so much, and I want to make it a better place for everyone...
2023 Legacy Philanthropists of the Year – Jim and Barbara Bronner
The term “legacy” is defined as “the long-lasting impact of particular actions of a person’s life.” When considering this year’s award for “Legacy of Philanthropy,” we couldn’t think of two people who embody this definition more than Jim and Barbara Bronner. Long-time...
Hayden Flood Relief Fund Opened
The flooding of Dry Creek in Hayden, CO in April 2023 damaged nearly 50 properties, with up to 25 experiencing moderate to major damage. Many Hayden residents are currently living in hazardous conditions and experiencing great financial strain as they work to return...
YouthRoots Routt County Program Summary
YouthRoots Routt County grants $13,500 to local nonprofits The Yampa Valley Community Foundation partnered in 2022-2023 with the nonprofit YouthRoots to implement a leadership program that empowers high school students to address community issues. During the year-long...
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