Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc is located in Westcliffe, CO. The organization was established in 2000. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc 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 12/2021, Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc generated $762.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $529.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc has awarded 79 individual grants totaling $625,981. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

COMMUNITY GRANTS AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDES DONORS WITH CHARITABLE GIVING OPTIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY COMMUNITY SPIRIT CAMPAIGN IS A PROGRAM OF MATCHING GIFTS AWARDED BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BASED ON INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN CUSTER COUNTY.COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS ARE AWARDED AND GIFTS ARE GIVE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES THAT SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN VARIOUS WAYSAND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATIO. PRIMARILY THROUGH THIS CAMPAIGN, WMVCF HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER $4 MILLION TO JUST OVER 100 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN CUSTER COUNTY SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT CAMPAIGN IN 1999.GRANTS AND GIFTS HAVE BEEN TO TH ARTS, EDUCATION,RECREATION,HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EMERGENSY SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, LAND CONSREVATION AND RELEATED FIELDS OF SERVICE.


ALL OTHER DESIGNATED FUND ACTIVITY.


THE REBECCA SAMUELSON FUND FOR THE ARTS. THE WMVCF IS MANAGING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS PROVIDING FUNDING FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITES IN THE ARTS BASED ON A GRANT APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. THE GOAL OF THIS FUND IS TO PROVIDE AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN CUSTER COUNTY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cathy Snow
Vice President
$0
Victor Barnes
Chairman
$0
Heidi Clare Lambert
Secretary
$0
Gary Taylor
Director
$0
Don Belveal
Director
$0
Lucille Didomenico
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$489,581
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$489,581
Total Program Service Revenue$136,783
Investment income $20,173
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $115,662
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $762,199

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc has awarded $272,764 in support to 25 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAN ISABEL LAND PROTECTION TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Westcliffe, CO

PURPOSE: Land conservation

$25,732

CUSTER COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Westcliffe, CO

PURPOSE: Search, rescue, emergency response and outdoor safety education

$24,446

Westcliffe, CO

PURPOSE: Natural sky preservation

$22,554

WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Westcliffe, CO

PURPOSE: Community radio broadcasting

$19,206

WESTCLIFFE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Westcliffe, CO

PURPOSE: Performing arts

$18,034

WET MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pueblo, CO

PURPOSE: Wildlife preservation

$16,922
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $75,012.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ezulwini Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$45,000
6 S Foundation

Westcliffe, CO

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY BASED ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

$20,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: CUSTER COUNTY KIDS COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12
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