Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter
Celebrating 20 years of service, Western Colorado Community Foundation is a tax-exempt charity, comprised of many funds established by separate donors. Based on the philanthropic model of endowed funds invested to grow over the long-term, with the earnings available annually for charitable giving, WCCF pools funds to provide sustained long term support for our region through grants, scholarships and more.
Full Circle Philanthrophy
Long-time western Colorado residents Bill and Shirley Ela have been family farmers for decades, in Palisade and more recently the Ela Family Farms in Hotchkiss. Bill Ela served as a district judge and was very involved in environmental issues during his lifetime. His...
New Trutta Fund Will Make Grants to Veteran Service Organizations
Last year, our Community Foundation started working with a new donor when he established a donor-advised fund to support a number of local organizations. The donor, who wants to remain anonymous, made a significant contribution to the Western Region One Source Center...
$10,000 WCCF Grant Helps Fund Fish Hatchery at Palisade High School
Story by KATIE LANGFORD/The Daily Sentinel Plans to build an endangered fish hatchery at Palisade High School are one step closer to reality. Students and staff raised $25,000 to convert an outbuilding into a new home for 500 razorback...
READ THE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
Our 2018 annual report highlights a year of a significant growth and impact, improving the lives of people and communities in Western Colorado.
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SERVING 7 COUNTIES
IN WESTERN COLORADO
With the help of hundreds of generous donors, WCCF provides funds in health & human services, education, arts and culture, environmental services and more.
Our mission is to promote charitable giving, build and manage charitable legacy funds and endowments, and provide grants, scholarships and other resources to benefit the residents and communities of western Colorado
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