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- EIN 84-1530768
- (970) 728-8717
- Po Box 4222 Telluride CO 81435-4222 USA
- www.telluridefoundation.org
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Causes: Community Foundations, Olympics, Philanthropy, Public Foundations, Sports
Mission: The telluride foundation (the foundation) is committed to preserving and enriching the quality of life of the residents, visitors and workforce of the telluride region. The foundation does this by providing leadership in philanthropy, strengthening community groups, serving as a responsible steward for entrusted funds, and supporting activities that celebrate community
Programs: Grants and assistance programs - community and special initiative grants funded by unrestricted gifts from generous donors, the foundation has awarded over $25 million since its inception in 2000 annually the community grants program awards over $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 475 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.