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


19th Hole Concerts continue today to benefit Archuleta Seniors Inc.

The concerts work to accomplish the Community Foundation's mission of facilitating the growth and effectiveness of philanthropic contributions...more

Community Emergency Relief Fund giving workers peace of mind
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

... and The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado has received about 150 applications from residents for aid, said Briggen...more

Grant opens for Cortez, Ignacio youth programs

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announced that the application session is now open for The Sky is Green – a new...more

Grant opens for Cortez, Ignacio youth programs

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announced that the application session is now open for The Sky is Green – a new...more

Colorado breweries host fundraising events to help 416 fire recovery

The goal is phase 1 of the fund, which is administered by Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. The foundation plans to use...more

Feeling the burn?
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

With the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado leading the charge, a Southwest Colorado Disaster Relief Fund has been set up to...more

Southwest Colorado Disaster Assistance now accepting applications for 416 fire relief
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

"Our efforts will support local people and relief efforts related to the 416 Fire," says Briggen Wrinkle, Executive Director of the Community...more

Initiatives created for relief from 416, Burro fires

The Community Emergency Relief Fund, managed by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, was created to help provide...more

'Concerts @ The Park' to support those affected by 416 Fire
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

The CERF is administered by the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado. Tax-deductible donations may also be made to the...more

Couple takes vivid wedding photos with 416 Fire as backdrop
Foundation: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado

Alexi Hubbell and the couple are asking anyone who is able to donate to the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado. The money...more



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