Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado



In the fall of 1997, various avenues for creating or joining an existing community foundation were researched. After many long discussions and public meetings, the decision was made to create the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado as a Colorado 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Wells Fargo was contracted with to provide professional services for the donor and the Community Foundation to assure the best financial tools were made available to maximize assets. With these tools, and through the generosity and passion, which many individuals possess for particular causes, the supporters of the Community Foundation are confident they have planted a seed from which abundant fruit will grow.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

Assets

2019 - 6,509,199
2018 - 5,110,638
2017 - 5,090,525
2016 - 4,405,611
Domestic Grants

2019 - 1,621,461
2018 - 1,595,116
2017 - 1,104,584


    

Recent News from Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado


Community Emergency Relief Fund mobilizing philanthropy to make a difference during COVID-19 ...
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

KSUT's Tami Graham spoke with Briggen Wrinkle from the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado about their efforts to raise...more

New community and business COVID-19 resources

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has the CERF program (Community Emergency Relief Fund). Business and individuals...more

Charitable fund bolsters reserves, prepares to issue grants
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

The Community Foundation and United Way are both 501(c)(3) public charities, and donations to both groups are tax deductible....more

Durango Wine Experience partners with the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

The Community Foundation serves Southwest Colorado by boosting the nonprofit sector through professional development, technical...more

Community Concerts in the Secret Garden grant application now available

The application period is open for nonprofit beneficiaries for the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado's summer concert series at...more

Community Foundation infuses $1.82 million into Southwest Colorado's nonprofits

The Journal. In 2019, the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado infused $1.82 million into the region's nonprofit. The grants are...more

'19th Hole Concerts' Grant Application Now Open to Archuleta County Non-profits

By Tracy Pope. The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is announcing a grant opportunity for Archuleta County nonprofits...more

We are blessed by the generosity of our community

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado and Onward! Legacy Foundation are also making positive impacts in our...more

The Community Foundation to host nonprofit board training

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado will host two comprehensive, three-part training series on nonprofit board best...more

Housing Solutions for the Southwest thanks sponsors

Housing Solutions for the Southwest would like to thank the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, 4 Corners Community Bank,...more



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