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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Gunnison Valley region. With a total of $2.7 million in grants paid to 78 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE A CHARITABLE CONDUIT TO IMPROVE THE GUNNISON AREA AS A PLACE TO LIVE.
Total Funding Given
$2.7M
2024
Grantees funded
78
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
75
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lauren Kugler
Board Member
C
Colleen Hegeman
Board Member
B
Bill Burke
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Missouri, and Wyoming. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include TAYLOR CANYON FIRE STATION INC C/O OUTWEST BOOKKEEPING, THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, and Gunnison Council for the Arts. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.