The Community Foundation
of the Gunnison Valley is Here for Good.

CFGV improves the quality of life in the Gunnison Valley by bringing generous donors and local nonprofits together.

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CFGV Partners Make a Real Impact

Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley is nestled high in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. We inspire and connect people so everyone can thrive. We strengthen and enrich the community through engaged philanthropy, thoughtful grantmaking, strategic education, and collaborative leadership.

CFGV was formed in 2007 when the Crested Butte Community Foundation and the Gunnison Area Community Foundation united as one organization to serve the entire Gunnison Valley. Explore more about CFGV and our mission, vision, history, and more.

There are ways for everyone to become a partner of CFGV whether a donor, a nonprofit, or a community member.  We can help with your goals whether they are building a better community, creating a giving strategy, or strengthening your nonprofit organization.

Donors

Make an online donation, start a fund, or explore professional advisor information.

Nonprofits

Browse our Nonprofit Directory, review Grants Information, and learn about the S.T.E.P. Program.

Community

Discover how the One Valley Leadership Council, Imagination Library, and the Civility Project help Gunnison thrive. Find information about Scholarship & Awards deadlines, details, and winners.

CFGV Resources

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Annual Newsletter

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New! Resource Library

The Resource Library contains documents such as reports, TICtalks, podcasts, website links, resource guides and much more.

Check out our Resource Library for documents, reports, videos, recordings and more!

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ANNUAL REPORT

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The Latest Insights & Inspiration!

Better Together Blog

Is Your Nonprofit Structure Obsolete?

Perhaps your nonprofit governance is working like a charm: you’re finding enough board members who have the time and commitment to consummate the pledge they likely signed at the start of the term. But, when I worked for the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, I wagered that at least half – and maybe more – of the nonprofits I spoke with raised issues like: The board is too big. The direction has changed but some of the original members have not. Board members just don’t have the time to do what they are expected to do. Some board members would rather be doing programs than governance. It’s hard to find board members in a small valley…

Here for Good Recap 2024

Annual Community CelebrationThank you to everyone who showed up on what turned into a very stormy afternoon to celebrate the wonderful people working in the nonprofit sector in the Gunnison Valley. Over 100 people attended and more than 40 local and regional community-building organizations were...

Building Community for All in the Gunnison Valley

We share stories from two more 2023 Community Grants recipients who are both building a more welcoming, connected Gunnison Valley.

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In 2023, CFGV gave almost $175,000 to help local groups in Gunnison Valley. Here are two stories about groups that received Community Grants and are making Gunnison Valley a better place. The first group is the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. This festival celebrates the beautiful wildflowers in the area and encourages visitors to come during the summer. It started as a small weekend event run by just a few volunteers but has now grown into a 10-day festival with over 40 workers. They help raise awareness about the importance of wildflowers. The second group is Wellness Elevated at Western Colorado University. This program helps people in Gunnison County, many of whom are recovering from health issues. It provides a safe space where expert helpers support their physical health. Wellness Elevated focuses on each person’s needs, serving people of all ages and backgrounds. It also gives students in the Exercise & Sport Science program a chance to gain experience. Starting in 2015 with just one doctor and eight clients, Wellness Elevated has quickly expanded. Now, they work with over 21 doctors and help more than 50 clients every semester, totaling over 425 individuals served.

Monthly CFGV Newsletters

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September 2024 Newsletter

Romantics, Classics, and Modern Works with the CWPAC Dance Company performance. William B. Endner Fund. Leave a legacy in the Gunnison Valley. Community Stories: Here for Good Recap, Giving Connection, and Welcoming Week. Make a Gift to Support a Thriving Gunnison Valley.

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August 2024 Newsletter

So many reasons to celebrate. Gunnison Car Show. Here for Good Celebration. 2024 Community Grantees. Community Stories: Building Community for All and Two More Music Cruises Ahead. Announcing our New Look. Make a Gift to Support a Thriving Gunnison Valley.

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CFGV is in a log building on Main Street in Gunnison, CO with a lawn, cottonwood trees, and evergreen bushes.

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CFGV is here to help our community for a long time. We connect donors with nonprofits to make life better. CFGV partners really make a difference! We bring people together so that everyone can succeed. We help our community grow through donations, education, and teamwork. CFGV started in 2007. The Crested Butte Community Foundation and the Gunnison Area Community Foundation combined. This helped the whole Gunnison Valley. Everyone can join CFGV as a partner. It doesn't matter if you’re a donor, a nonprofit, or someone who cares. We’re here to help you reach your goals. This could mean making the community better, giving, or supporting a nonprofit.