YVCF News
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...
Tax-Aide
Free tax preparation through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Tax-Aide Volunteers will be providing free tax preparation assistance to Routt and Moffat County residents beginning Monday, February 23rd, on most Mondays and select Saturdays by appointment only, at the Bud...
WZ Giving Circle Funds Over $100,000
The WZ Giving Circle gathered in October 2022 for its third and final meeting of the year. At the meeting, eight nonprofit organizations presented thirteen proposals for funding consideration. The WZ Giving Circle funded all 13 requests, totaling over $46,000 in...
2022 Community Grant Awards
In partnership with the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, community donors, and Donor Advised Fund advisors, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation has awarded $531,913 to 74 nonprofit organizations in its 2022 Community Grant Cycle. The Community Grant Cycle is...
Routt County Workforce Housing Preservation Fund
01/30/25 update In January 2025, the Grant Committee for the Routt County Workforce Housing Preservation Fund recommended a grant of $53,407.41 to the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA). This grant satisfies the charitable purpose of the fund, helping mitigate the...
2022 Business Philanthropist of the Year – Lyon’s Corner Drug
Sitting outside a Steamboat coffee shop with Matt Johnson, owner of Lyon’s Drug, it quickly becomes obvious that he’s well-known and loved in this town. Our conversation is frequently interrupted by passersby who greet Matt, inquire about him and his family, or pause...
2022 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Irene Hoff
Congratulations to Irene Hoff, 2022 Youth Philanthropist of the Year! Irene is a smart, outgoing, creative young woman. She has been giving back to her community from a very young age. Inspired by her mother who was very involved in the South Routt community, Irene...
2022 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Tinsley Wilkinson
Tinsley Wilkinson was born and raised in Steamboat and is appreciative of the special community that surrounds her, as well as the education she received at the Emerald School and Steamboat Mountain School (SMS). ‘Connection’ is the word she uses to define community...
Tony and Emily Seaver Honored with 2022 Legacy of Philanthropy Award
Tony Seaver was having lunch with a friend a few years ago and they started talking about what it means to be a “local.” His friend came up with something so simple that has resonated with Tony and Emily since that date, and has been a driving force behind how they...
Paul and Bridget Ferguson Honored as 2022 Individual Philanthropists of the Year
This will be Paul Ferguson’s 52nd winter in Steamboat Springs. According to Paul and Bridget: “Things were so different back then. There was one blinking light at the Space Station, and most of the roads were still dirt. But, there is one thing that has never changed....
YVCF Welcomes Two New Staff to the Team
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) is excited to introduce two staff members joining our team. Greg Hamilton will start July 25 as Program Officer and Kerry Guzek has already stepped in as Accounting & Administrative Specialist. As Program Officer, Greg...
WZ Giving Circle Grants Over $30K at June Meeting
At the June, 2022 meeting of the WZ Giving Circle, members of the group approved funding for 10 proposals totaling $30,829.39, awarded to seven nonprofit organizations. The WZ Giving Circle was started by Ray (Kip) and Karen Parks, when they realized that there were...
Hayden and South Routt School Districts Collaborate on Yampa Valley RISE Program
The Yampa Valley RISE program is a unique grant-funded collaboration between the Hayden and South Routt School Districts which will expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming in Hayden and Soroco High Schools. In 2021, the Districts were awarded a $1.05M...
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