Community Foundation-Northern

read moreThe Community Foundation of Northern Colorado serves as a community think tank, a catalyst for community projects, a service provider to philanthropists and nonprofit organizations, and a trusted steward of long-term and often complex gift arrangements. We manage and administer 563 charitable funds and over $132 million in assets (as of June 30, 2020). Donations to our funds are tax deductible and grants from the funds are distributed to public charities, schools, and churches based on the charitable intent of our donors.

read moreNorthern Colorado faces far-reaching challenges that will influence the future of our region. Successfully navigating these issues will require a shared vision, collaborative funding, and committed individuals and organizations. The Hach Center for Regional Engagement represents the diverse citizens of Larimer and Weld counties and is driven by the desire to preserve the enviable quality of life we enjoy today for future generations. Connecting people to create great things doesn't happen by accident.

read moreEach summer, we invite charitable organizations that serve Berthoud, the Estes Valley, or Loveland residents to submit a grant application for consideration by our grantmaking committees. An agency located outside of the named communities may submit an application if it serves those communities and the agency's funding request meets the criteria. The brief application forms are usually available at the beginning of July. Funding decisions are made by early November. The Fort Collins grantmaking committee does not participate in the Competitive Grant cycle.

read moreIn the fall of 1975, the City of Fort Collins was a very different place - a small college town of approximately 60,000 people on the verge of major growth. Fort Collins Mayor Karl Carson, pictured at right, and City leaders were making plans to turn the Lincoln Junior High School building into what we know today as the Lincoln Center, and a group of visionary citizens were planning for the future through an initiative called Designing Tomorrow Today. Mayor Carson contacted Buford Plemmons, a Poudre School District administrator and community leader, to suggest the creation of a community foundation.

read moreThe Community Foundation offers monetary support to nonprofits and charitable projects through grant and program distributions. We carry out the wishes of our donors by investing in the vision, passion, and expertise of impactful organizations. As the Community Foundation strives to be the regionals leader in building a more engaged, philanthropic, and visionary community, and important piece of what we do is assisting local nonprofits with their work. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, the Community Foundation distributed over $9.9 million to support charitable organizations and causes.