Telluride Foundation

Organization Overview

Telluride Foundation is located in Telluride, CO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (N71) the organization is classified as: Olympics, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Telluride Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Telluride Foundation 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, Telluride Foundation generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.1% 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 2014, Telluride Foundation has awarded 586 individual grants totaling $15,099,253. 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:

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THE TELLURIDE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND WORKFORCE OF THE TELLURIDE REGION. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS BY DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES AND MAKING DIRECT INVESTMENTS THAT MAXIMIZE BENEFIT TO ALL, NURTURE SELF-RELIANCE, AND CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL INITIATIVE GRANTS FUNDED BY UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED GIFTS FROM GENEROUS DONORS, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED OVER $70 MILLION SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2000 ANNUALLY THE COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM AWARDS APPROXIMATELY $1 MILLION THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE 501(C)(3) NONPROFITS THAT SERVE THE PEOPLE OF SAN MIGUEL, OURAY, AND WESTERN MONTROSE COUNTIES. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE DECIDED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER GRANTS COMMITTEE SPECIALS INITIATIVES GRANTS CAN BE AWARDED TWICE ANNUALLY THEY ARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPONSORED INITIATIVES FOR LARGE HIGHLY LEVERAGED COLLABORATIONS OR MULTI-YEAR PROJECTS AND ARE DECIDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.


EDUCATION AND CONSULTING - THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NONPROFITS TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY, CAPABILITIES, EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS. SINCE THE FOUNDATION'S INCEPTION, IT HAS PROVIDED OVER 550 HOURS OF FREE OR SUBSIDIZED WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO REGIONAL NONPROFITS. THE FOUNDATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH DONORS AND PROSPECTS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS ON PHILANTHROPY AND PROGRAM ISSUES AND CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO RELEVANT EMERGING ISSUES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paul Major
President & CEO
$184,500
Bridgitt Evans
Vice-Chair
$0
Jesse Johnson
Secretary
$0
Tully Friedman
Vice-Chair
$0
Chris Pucillo
Treasurer
$0
Dan Tishman
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $263,755
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,442,822
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $15,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,706,577
Total Program Service Revenue$279,301
Investment income $874,715
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$25,702
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,834,891

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Telluride Foundation has awarded $2,595,060 in support to 61 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PARADOX COMMUNITY TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$983,869

BRIGHT FUTURES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$244,934

TRI-COUNTY HEALTH NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$181,750

TELLURIDE R1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$72,137

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$68,100

WEST END PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$65,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Telluride Foundation has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hyde Foundation

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: HELP PEOPLE IN NEED

$10,000
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