Welcome to the Telluride Foundation

Since 2000, the Foundation has been working hard to ensure our entire region has access to the resources it needs to improve the quality of life of all residents. We strive to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow with a focus on strengthening our robust community of nonprofits, serving our citizens and bolstering our region’s economic ecosystem; all to Make More Possible for everyone living and working in the Telluride region. If you share our passion for this place we all call home, you’re in good company. We’d love to talk.

Complete the Telluride Foundation’s Community Survey

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As the Telluride Foundation looks to the future, we want to hear from the entire community as to how we can best fulfill our mission of improving the quality of life of the residents of the region. Please use the links above to complete our Community Survey which will help guide the focus of our future work.  The survey is anonymous, takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and will remain open through the month of March. Thank you!!

Thinking Outside
The Box Canyon.

It takes the entire region to make Telluride the magnificent place that it is. Our community includes a diverse group of individuals, from ranchers in the west end town of Paradox, to die-hard ski enthusiasts in Telluride; from visitors and 2nd home owners in the Mountain Village to retired miners in Ouray, and everyone in-between. We think beyond our three canyon walls to help the entire region thrive. By coming together as a community, we can make more possible.

IMPACT

Pinhead institute students

Since our inception, we have invested over $70 Million in the Telluride region through grants and initiatives.

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“We would not be able to help our working families with tuition assistance if it weren’t for your support. Your gift to us is greatly appreciated!”

— Telluride Early Childhood Center

88% of every dollar spent is for program vs supporting expenses. This ratio is in the top tier of nonprofits in the country.

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“Thank you for funding our dental program. Your contribution will allow us to continue to provide dental care to people who cannot afford services.”

— Uncompahgre Medical Center

Student receiving scholarship

In 2021 awarded $173K in college scholarships to regional high school students including our Chang Chavkin Scholarship Program that supports students who are first in their families to attend college.

Medical shuttle

Provided 2000 Free medical shuttles to low income community members and brought Lyft to the region, making access to critical healthcare services possible.

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Recognized nationally as the fourth most active grant maker in the country.

NEWS

2022 community grants graph

FOUNDATION AWARDS ANNUAL COMMUNITY GRANTS - 75 ORGANIZATIONS BENEFIT

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE SKIDOLA - TELLURIDE’S WINTER UPHILL CHALLENGE RACE

giving tuesday

GIVING TUESDAY PRESENTATION TO DISCUSS TAX-SMART DONATIONS

Volunteers of the Year 2022

THE TF BOARD ANNOUNCES THE 2022 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

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