Community Foundation Of The Gunnison Valley is located in Gunnison, CO. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Foundation Of The Gunnison Valley employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of The Gunnison Valley is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Community Foundation Of The Gunnison Valley generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Community Foundation Of The Gunnison Valley has awarded 111 individual grants totaling $2,576,675. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE A CHARITABLE CONDUIT TO IMPROVE THE GUNNISON AREA AS A PLACE TO LIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FACILITATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND FUNDING FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
FACILITATE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Kugler Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,441 |
Kathy Barnhart Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Bolton Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bill Burke Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dave Clayton President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Ewing Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $24,162 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,150,156 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,843 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,174,318 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,281 |
| Investment income | $334,947 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $60,436 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,588,982 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $590,267 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,441 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,544 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $152,744 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,145 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,306 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,905 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,233 |
| Fees for services: Other | $55,108 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,126 |
| Office expenses | $59,762 |
| Information technology | $22,323 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,615 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,376 |
| All other expenses | $4,171 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,125,022 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $411,336 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,037,845 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $19,757 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,237,915 |
| Investments—other securities | $90,641 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $205,801 |
| Total assets | $15,004,295 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,967 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,220,729 |
| Total liabilities | $1,276,696 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,247,161 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,480,438 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $15,004,295 |
Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of The Gunnison Valley has awarded $328,982 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $7,000 |
CB STATE OF MIND PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
4-H FOREVER (GUNNISON EXTENSION) PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $14,850 |
CENTER FOR THE ARTS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $7,000 |
CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $7,000 |