CFGV improves the quality of life in the Gunnison Valley by bringing generous donors and local nonprofits together; it inspires and connects people so everyone can thrive through engaged philanthropy, thoughtful grantmaking, strategic education, and collaborative leadership.
Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley directs most of its recent giving to organizations serving Gunnison Valley and nearby Western Slope communities, with a heavy emphasis on health and human services. In 2025, its largest listed grant went to Six Points Evaluation and Training in Gunnison for $121,582, followed by $105,905 to Project Hope of Gunnison Valley and $95,745 to Gunnison Country Food Pantry. Those awards sit alongside grants to Gunnison Valley Mentors, Gunnison Valley Health Foundation, and Mountain Roots Food Project, showing a pattern of funding basic needs, community support, and local service delivery. The foundation also uses grants for broader community infrastructure. Recent awards include $80,000 to Hispanic Affairs Project in Montrose and $53,795 to Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans, indicating support that extends beyond a single town while staying within the region. Its publicly listed programs include community grants, academic scholarships, an early-literacy initiative, a teacher innovation grant, and a nonprofit leadership fund, which together show a mix of competitive support, donor-connected giving, and targeted program funding.
Health and human services are a major part of the foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $121,582 to Six Points Evaluation and Training, $105,905 to Project Hope of Gunnison Valley, and $95,745 to Gunnison Country Food Pantry, all in Gunnison. Community development is another clear theme: $80,000 went to Hispanic Affairs Project in Montrose, and $53,795 supported Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans. The foundation also funds education-related work. Recent grants include $56,300 to Paradise Place School in Crested Butte and $45,000 to Peer Kindness Inc in Montrose. Arts and culture appear as well, including $56,250 to Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, while recreation shows up through $55,600 to Telluride Adaptive Sports Program.
Typical grant size is concentrated around a $20,000 median, with the middle half of grants ranging from $8,200 at the 25th percentile to $40,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list shows both larger institutional awards and many $50,000-to-$80,000 grants, suggesting a mix of core operating support and targeted project funding. The foundation’s structure is that of a community foundation, and its active programs include competitive community grants, scholarship funds, a teacher innovation program, and donor-request connection services. The recent grants list is dominated by 2025 awards, with a smaller number of 2023 grants also appearing.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $40K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$40K
LAUREN KUGLER
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Colorado: 98% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s top giving state. Recent recipients include Gunnison, Crested Butte, Montrose, Telluride, Delta, Paonia, Ridgway, Nucla, Naturita, and Olathe. Gunnison appears frequently, including Six Points Evaluation and Training, Project Hope of Gunnison Valley, Gunnison Country Food Pantry, and Gunnison Valley Mentors. The list also shows support reaching other Western Slope communities such as Telluride and Montrose.
Recent grants show support for health and human services, community development, education, arts and culture, and recreation. Examples include funding for service providers in Gunnison, schools in Crested Butte, arts organizations, and adaptive sports in Telluride.
The typical grant size is $20,000 at the median, with a 25th percentile of $8,200 and a 75th percentile of $40,000. The recent list also includes larger awards above $100,000.
Grantmaking is highly local. Colorado receives 98% of grants, and recent recipients are concentrated in Gunnison County and nearby Western Slope communities such as Crested Butte, Montrose, Telluride, Delta, Paonia, Ridgway, Nucla, Naturita, and Olathe.
Yes. Active programs listed on the foundation’s site, including the Community Grants cycle, Imagination Library, Gunnison Valley Giving Connection, Teacher Innovation Grant Program, Academic Scholarships, and the Nonprofit Leadership Fund, all note that they accept unsolicited requests.
Listed active programs include CFGV Community Grants, CFGV Academic Scholarships, CFGV Imagination Library, Gunnison Valley Giving Connection, the GVEF Teacher Innovation Grant Program, the Creative Community Fund, and the Pamela G. Montgomery Nonprofit Leadership Fund.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations in the Gunnison Valley may apply for technical assistance and advisor matching. Assistance is subject to advisor availability and fit.
Deadline: Applications are accepted through the online application; no fixed deadline is stated.
Who can apply: Requester must be a fund advisor of a donor-advised fund held at CFGV; recommended grantee must meet CFGV grantmaking eligibility (typically a qualified nonprofit). Final approval subject to CFGV policies and applicable laws.
Deadline: Not specified (process available to fund advisors; timeline governed by CFGV processing schedule).
Who can apply: For nonprofit organizations seeking technical assistance from a STEP Advisor. Applicants identify the assistance needed, participants, expected organizational change, timing, and preferred advisors.
Deadline: Applications are available online; no fixed deadline is stated. Requested assistance may be needed within 1, 3, or 6 months.
Who can apply: Nonprofits and other charitable entities must serve Gunnison County. Requests are subject to the program's application and review process.
Deadline: No deadline stated.
Who can apply: Applicants should propose artistic or imaginative projects that strengthen the Gunnison Valley. Detailed eligibility and instructions are provided in the fund guidelines.
Deadline: No deadline stated; submit through the funding inquiry form.
Who can apply: Organizations seeking a professional development opportunity that could make a significant difference for their staff, especially new or seasoned nonprofit leaders, may inquire.
Deadline: No deadline stated; submit through the funding inquiry form.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUNNISON COUNTRY FOOD PANTRY | GUNNISON, CO | $77,330 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $70,850 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENT |
| GUNNISON ARTS CENTER | GUNNISON, CO | $62,433 | 2026 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| CENTER FOR THE ARTS | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $57,000 | 2026 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| PROJECT HOPE OF GUNNISON VALLEY | GUNNISON, CO | $42,801 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| KBUT COMMUNITY RADIO | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $41,010 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEV |
| GUNNISON SANCTUARY HOUSING INC | GUNNISON, CO | $41,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| SIX POINTS EVALUATION AND TRAINING | GUNNISON, CO | $37,700 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| MOUNTAIN ROOTS FOOD PROJECT | GUNNISON, CO | $36,099 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT | GUNNISON, CO | $34,137 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GUNNISON VALLEY MENTORS | GUNNISON, CO | $29,349 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| LIVING JOURNEYS | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $25,251 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| GUNNISON VALLEY ANIMAL WELFARE LEAG | GUNNISON, CO | $24,955 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| GUNNISON COUNTYCSU EXTENSION | GUNNISON, CO | $22,224 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GUNNISON TOUGH | GUNNISON, CO | $20,645 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| CB STATE OF MIND | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $17,957 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| CRESTED BUTTE MUSEUM | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $16,592 | 2026 | HISTORICAL PRES |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOLOGICAL LABORATOR | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $15,600 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION | GUNNISON, CO | $15,551 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $15,500 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| GUNNISON HINSDALE EARLY CHILDHOOD C | GUNNISON, CO | $14,250 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GUNNISON COUNTY PIONEER & HISTORICA | GUNNISON, CO | $13,551 | 2026 | HISTORICAL PRES |
| GUNNISON COUNTY JUVENILE SERVICES | GUNNISON, CO | $13,319 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $12,600 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| WEST ELK HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | GUNNISON, CO | $12,500 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| LIGHTHOUSE PREGNANCY CENTER | GUNNISON, CO | $12,134 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| VALLEY HOUSING FUND | GUNNISON, CO | $11,950 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEV |
| CRESTED BUTTE AVALANCHE CENTER | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $11,850 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| TITANS BOOSTER CLUB | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $11,000 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| CRESTED BUTTE WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $10,100 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| THE TRAILHEAD CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $9,175 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CITY OF GUNNISON PARKS & RECREATION | GUNNISON, CO | $9,089 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| CRESTED BUTTE SCHOOL OF DANCE | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $8,599 | 2026 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY | GUNNISON, CO | $8,499 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CBCS PTA | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $8,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GUNNISON TRAILS | GUNNISON, CO | $8,000 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| WEST ELK SOCCER ASSOCIATION | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $7,599 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| PUBLIC POLICY FORUM OF CRESTED BUTT | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $7,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEV |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GUNNISON VALLE | GUNNISON, CO | $6,620 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEV |
| ROTARY CLUB OF GUNNISON | GUNNISON, CO | $6,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| HIGH COUNTRY CONSERVATION ADVOCATES | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $6,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENT |
| CRESTED BUTTE DEVO | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $6,000 | 2026 | ATHLETICS & RECREATI |
| ALL SAINTS IN THE MOUNTAINS EPISCOP | CRESTED BUTTE, CO | $6,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEV |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | DENVER, CO | $5,927 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GUNNISON COUNTY COLORADO | GUNNISON, CO | $5,910 | 2026 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| GUNNISON VALLEY REGIONAL HOUSING AU | GUNNISON, CO | $5,250 | 2026 | COMMUNITY DEV |
| SIX POINTS EVALUATION AND TRAINING | GUNNISON, CO | $121,582 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| PROJECT HOPE OF GUNNISON VALLEY | GUNNISON, CO | $105,905 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| GUNNISON COUNTRY FOOD PANTRY | GUNNISON, CO | $95,745 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
| GUNNISON VALLEY MENTORS | GUNNISON, CO | $90,500 | 2025 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI |
GUNNISON COUNTRY FOOD PANTRY
$77,330HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
GUNNISON ARTS CENTER
$62,433ARTS & CULTURE
PROJECT HOPE OF GUNNISON VALLEY
$42,801HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
KBUT COMMUNITY RADIO
$41,010COMMUNITY DEV
GUNNISON SANCTUARY HOUSING INC
$41,000HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
SIX POINTS EVALUATION AND TRAINING
$37,700HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT
$34,137EDUCATION
GUNNISON VALLEY MENTORS
$29,349HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
LIVING JOURNEYS
$25,251HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
GUNNISON VALLEY ANIMAL WELFARE LEAG
$24,955ANIMAL WELFARE
GUNNISON COUNTYCSU EXTENSION
$22,224EDUCATION
GUNNISON TOUGH
$20,645HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
CB STATE OF MIND
$17,957HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
CRESTED BUTTE MUSEUM
$16,592HISTORICAL PRES
GUNNISON HINSDALE EARLY CHILDHOOD C
$14,250EDUCATION
GUNNISON COUNTY PIONEER & HISTORICA
$13,551HISTORICAL PRES
GUNNISON COUNTY JUVENILE SERVICES
$13,319HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC
$12,600ATHLETICS & RECREATI
WEST ELK HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
$12,500ATHLETICS & RECREATI
LIGHTHOUSE PREGNANCY CENTER
$12,134HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
VALLEY HOUSING FUND
$11,950COMMUNITY DEV
CRESTED BUTTE AVALANCHE CENTER
$11,850ATHLETICS & RECREATI
TITANS BOOSTER CLUB
$11,000ATHLETICS & RECREATI
CRESTED BUTTE WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL
$10,100EDUCATION
THE TRAILHEAD CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
$9,175EDUCATION
CITY OF GUNNISON PARKS & RECREATION
$9,089HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
CRESTED BUTTE SCHOOL OF DANCE
$8,599ARTS & CULTURE
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY
$8,499EDUCATION
CBCS PTA
$8,000EDUCATION
GUNNISON TRAILS
$8,000ATHLETICS & RECREATI
WEST ELK SOCCER ASSOCIATION
$7,599ATHLETICS & RECREATI
PUBLIC POLICY FORUM OF CRESTED BUTT
$7,500COMMUNITY DEV
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GUNNISON VALLE
$6,620COMMUNITY DEV
ROTARY CLUB OF GUNNISON
$6,000EDUCATION
HIGH COUNTRY CONSERVATION ADVOCATES
$6,000ENVIRONMENT
CRESTED BUTTE DEVO
$6,000ATHLETICS & RECREATI
ALL SAINTS IN THE MOUNTAINS EPISCOP
$6,000COMMUNITY DEV
GUNNISON COUNTY COLORADO
$5,910HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
GUNNISON VALLEY REGIONAL HOUSING AU
$5,250COMMUNITY DEV
SIX POINTS EVALUATION AND TRAINING
$121,582HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
PROJECT HOPE OF GUNNISON VALLEY
$105,905HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
GUNNISON COUNTRY FOOD PANTRY
$95,745HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
GUNNISON VALLEY MENTORS
$90,500HEALTH & HUMAN SERVI
