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.

Basic Needs Guide

Check out the updated 2025 Gunnison Valley Basic Needs Resource Guide in English or Spanish.

Consulte la Guía de Recursos Básicos Para El Valle de Gunnison actualizada en 2025 en español o inglés.

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Donors, Nonprofits, Community

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

Legacy giving: A simple plan to get started

Focusing on planned giving can feel daunting, but if you integrate its themes into what you’re already doing, planned giving becomes achievable.

Choice Pass Community Support Fund Spotlight

Did you know CFGV is home to nearly 100 funds? We’re celebrating the 12-year anniversary of the Choice Pass Community Support Fund with our first ever Fund Spotlight.

Expanding Support for Education in Gunnison County

There are so many ways to have a positive impact on educational outcomes in Gunnison County. Whether your interests are in early childhood education, the k-12 years, or even higher ed, we can work with you to reach your goals.

Monthly CFGV Newsletters

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October 2025 Newsletter

The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. -John F. Kennedy. River Trip in a Rain Storm. Daycare Closure. DAF Day. Balancing Immediate and Long-Term Support. Expanding Support for Education. Choice Pass Community Support Fund. Make a Gift to Support a Thriving Gunnison Valley.

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September 2025 Newsletter

Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter. -Brian Solis. Caring Community. Welcoming Week. Tax-wise Giving. Community Stories: Grantee Stories: The Arts as a Catalyst. Five Scenarios Where CFGV Can Offer Insight. Gunnison Sanctuary Housing Update. 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.

525 North Main Street | Gunnison, CO 81230

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Simplified Summary

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.