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Fourth Quarter 2024

DONOR INSIGHTS

Dear friends,


You are in our inner circle. You trust us to be your partner in philanthropy and to provide you guidance about where your giving will have the greatest impact. You are the people we call when there's an urgent funding need in our nonprofit community, or when we hear about a giving opportunity that aligns with your personal passions, values and goals. This year, through our relationships with generous people like you, YVCF has granted millions of dollars in advised donations, made our 2nd affordable housing investment, and - we are so very pleased to say - saved Casey's Pond.


Our work at YVCF is possible only with your support. Every year, we need to raise approximately 1/3 of our operating budget through direct donations from individuals. By now you have likely received our annual appeal in the mail and by email. This is the one time of year we ask for donations to support our operations. With a small staff of just 6 people, we hope you recognize the value of your gift, and the return that our broader community receives from your investment in our work.


If you have already given to support YVCF, THANK YOU! We are very grateful. If you are not sure if you have given, please reach out. I always love hearing from you! If you have not yet donated to YVCF Operating, would you consider including the Foundation in your charitable giving this year?


It's my goal to connect more deeply with you in the coming year, to learn about how I can better help you achieve your philanthropic goals, identify funding needs that resonate with you, and answer any questions you have about local nonprofits, funds, ways to give, or anything else on your mind. I truly appreciate your partnership in this meaningful work. Together we TRULY make a difference. Thank you for your generosity. We would be humbled, honored and grateful for your donation to support YVCF.


Sincerely,

Traci Hiatt

Director of Philanthropy


TO MAKE A GIFT FROM YOUR DONOR ADVISED FUND, WITH APPRECIATED STOCK, OR FROM YOUR IRA, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT traci@yvcf.org or 970-879-8632 WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR DETAILS.


TO MAKE A GIFT BY CREDIT CARD, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW

DONATE TO SUPPORT YVCF OPERATING FUND


Year-End Giving Tips

WHO SHOULD YOU GIVE TO? WE CAN HELP!

As we approach the end of the year, Yampa Valley Community Foundation is here as a resource for you. Whether you need guidance on where your gifts will have the greatest impact, identifying organizations that align with your personal values, or learning about specific funding needs, we can help guide you in your charitable giving decisions.


DONATE BY DECEMBER 31 TO GET A 2024 TAX DEDUCTION

Don't procrastinate! Opening a new DAF or replenishing an existing DAF? Making year-end charitable contributions? Make sure your donation is delivered to the recipient organization (including YVCF) NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT on DECEMBER 31, in order to receive a tax receipt dated for calendar year 2024. If you are mailing your donation, the envelope must be postmarked by December 31. Donations received and envelopes postmarked on or after January 1 will be acknowledged as charitable donations for 2025.


IS A DONOR-ADVISED FUND RIGHT FOR YOU?

Not sure about where you would like to donate, but needing charitable contribution tax deductions in 2024? Call Traci Hiatt to talk about opening a Donor Advised Fund. This charitable giving tool lets you make a donation now, get tax acknowledgment for the full amount of the donation in this calendar year, then recommend grants to charitable organizations out of the fund now or in the future. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT DAF'S


END OF YEAR GRANT RECOMMENDATION DEADLINE

For those with established Donor Advised Funds held at YVCF, the last date to make a recommendation for a grant from your fund in 2024 is December 27 at noon.


For more information, please reach out to Traci Hiatt at traci@yvcf.org or (970) 879-8632.

New this year ... Donate through a DAF!

Yampa Valley Gives Day is right around the corner, on Tues. December 10. The donation portal is open and donations are being accepted anytime. New this year - you can make payment through a Donor Advised Fund!


First, head over to yvgives.org and check out all of the worthy causes in the Yampa Valley you can support. Add all the nonprofit donations you want to make to your cart, and you are good to go!


How do I donate through my IRA or donor advised fund (DAF)?

There are 3 steps to this process:

Step 1 - Checkout: Add all the nonprofits to your cart on ColoradoGives.org, and select “Donor Advised Fund (DAF)” or “IRA” as the payment method when checking out and fill in the required information (see screenshot below):

Step 2 - Send Funds: After checking out, you will receive an email with instructions to send the funds to Colorado Gives Foundation. Make sure to write ColoradoGives.org and your transaction number in the memo line. 

Step 3 - Apply Funds: Once Colorado Gives Foundation receives your check, they’ll send you a confirmation email. The funds will then be applied to the nonprofit(s) you selected through ColoradoGives.org, based on the amounts in your cart. You’ll receive another email once the funds are applied, including a breakdown of the amounts per nonprofit.


Syntrinsic Q3-2024 Performance Report


Click below to view Syntrinsic's quarterly economic review, performance data for YVCF's investment pools, and the summary of Investment Managers.


CLICK HERE TO READ REPORT

WE ARE HIRING!

We are looking for two awesome people to join our team in the roles of Grantmaking Manager and Office Manager/Administrative Specialist.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS


Has your mailing address changed? Please reach out to traci@yvcf.org and let us know so we can update our records.

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