Western Colorado Community Foundation



The Western Colorado Community Foundation seeks to promote charitable giving, build and manage charitable legacy funds and endowments, and provide grants, scholarships and other resources to benefit the residents and communities of western Colorado.

Assets and Giving for Western Colorado Community Foundation

Assets

2018 - 74,511,201
2017 - 73,899,673
Domestic Grants

2018 - 3,390,981


    

Recent News from Western Colorado Community Foundation


Colorado National Monument Association to Launch Resiliency Ranger Program at Colorado ...
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

The Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA) proudly announces support from the Western Colorado Community Foundation and the Dave and Mary Wood Fund.This support, totaling $10,000, is pivotal...more

Grand Rivers Humane Society Receives Lifesaving Grant For Local Cats and Dogs.
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

The Grand Rivers Humane Society was awarded a grant of $2,500 from the Western Colorado Community Foundation.The grant will support life-saving treatment and care for local rescued cats and dogs.More...more

Mutual Aid Partners' Vasconez given CRC Community Trailblazer of the Year Award
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

The Grand Rivers Humane Society was awarded a grant of $2,500 from the Western Colorado Community Foundation.The grant will support life-saving treatment and care for local rescued cats and dogs.More...more

New program makes goals of buying a house become reality - KKCO
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

... of Western Colorado created the down payment assistance program with help from local non profit, Western Colorado Community...more

Trutta Fund is now open for grant applications | News | montrosepress.com
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

Currently, the Community Foundation manages more than 300 charitable funds totaling $145 million in assets and awards over $5.5 million in...more

Western Colorado Community Foundation opens new Center for Philanthropy
Foundation: Cleveland Foundation, Western Colorado Community Foundation

WCCF new location 128 N. 5th Street Downtown Grand Junction. Tedi Gillespie (left) and Anne Wenzel enjoying the extra meeting space. Scott...more

Union of None band raises $4K for WCCF suicide prevention fund - Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

That money will be going to the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) for its Suicide Prevention and Awareness Fund, which supports...more

Pie in the face for a good cause - KKCO
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

Last year, the Mesa County Hunger Alliance and the Western Colorado Community Foundation released a blueprint to end...more

Bray Cares Foundation application period is open | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.com
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

The Bray Cares Foundation, managed by the Western Colorado Community Foundation, raises funds and makes grants annually to address these needs...more

Local Briefs: Sept. 18, 2022 - Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Foundation: Western Colorado Community Foundation

The foundation, managed by the Western Colorado Community Foundation, raises funds and makes grants annually to address these needs in...more



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