Lake Fork Community Foundation
Lake Fork Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake City, Colorado. Established in 1994, it says it promotes and supports residents of the part of Hinsdale County along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.
Lake Fork Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Lake Fork Community Foundation gave $199K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,026
- +80.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,103
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $810
- Total assets
- $206,276
- -27.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lake Fork Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a request in one file by email. The website asks returning grantees from the prior grant session to submit a Grant Summary Report and says a completed Collection Agreement must be on file to qualify for grant awards. The 2024 filing describes the application materials as a letter requesting an amount and stating the purpose of the funds.
- Review Cycle
- The website says applications must be received by the 25th of the last month of a quarter. The 2024 filing lists no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website says applications must be received by the 25th of the last month of a quarter.
- Next open deadline
- December 25, 2026 (Lake Fork Community Foundation Grants)
- Contact
Application contact: Marian Hollingsworth
Mailing address: PO Box 322, Lake City, CO 81235
Phone: (970) 944-2234
Website: https://www.lakeforkcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lake Fork Community Foundation
Who Lake Fork Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hinsdale County ($104K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Organizations only. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($6,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 180 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports residents of the portion of Hinsdale County along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. Its 2025 IRS filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lake Fork Community Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2019) to $199K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale County Lake City, CO | LSC Peninisual Project | $104,402 |
| Town of Lake City CO Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $11,390 |
| Hinsdale County EMS Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $10,999 |
| Hinsdale County Historical Society Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $7,190 |
| Lake City Arts Council Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $7,090 |
| Silver Thread Public Health Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $6,770 |
| Lake City Dirt Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $5,810 |
| Hinsdale County Search & Rescue Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $5,550 |
| Lake City Fire District Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $4,995 |
| Friends of John Wagner Public Library Lake City, CO | General Operating Funds | $4,470 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $206,276 | $124,252 | $203,857 | $199,026 | 39 | $199,026 | $8,682 |
| 2024 | $285,881 | $186,721 | $114,769 | $110,143 | 37 | $110,143 | $4,083 |
| 2023 | $213,929 | $82,749 | $84,921 | $80,540 | 36 | $80,540 | $5,061 |
| 2022 | $216,101 | $124,288 | $168,929 | $165,770 | 37 | $165,770 | $1,418 |
| 2021 | $260,742 | $170,510 | $151,857 | $147,530 | 31 | $147,530 | $6,162 |
| 2020 | $242,089 | $256,914 | $124,068 | $119,962 | 33 | — | $3,864 |
| 2019 | $109,243 | $87,883 | $67,495 | $64,590 | 35 | — | $5,264 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote and support residents of its Lake Fork Valley service area. Its purposes include educational assistance and recreation for youth; support for public recreation and the arts; assistance to public, educational, medical, charitable, or benevolent institutions and public schools; scientific research; care for sick, aged, or needy people; beautification; and animal care and protection.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported activities. The Hinsdale County Historical Society describes its mission as providing historical education about the county to residents and visitors; Lake City Arts Council says it supports artistic, musical, and theatrical activities; and LCMC Endowment Fund says it helps provide medical resources in Lake City and the surrounding area. Lake Fork Valley Conservancy describes its mission as advancing environmental sustainability through education, stewardship, and land conservation.
Grantmaking
The 2025 IRS filing reports 39 grants totaling $199,026. Itemized grants ranged from $25 to $104,402, with a median of $810. The largest listed grant was $104,402 to Hinsdale County for the “LSC PENINISUAL PROJECT.” Other large grants included $11,390 to the Town of Lake City for general operating funds and $10,999 to Hinsdale County EMS for general operating funds. The filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
The IRS filing reports grant totals of $110,143 across 37 grants in 2024 and $80,540 across 36 grants in 2023. Separately, the foundation’s website reports $118,150.99 awarded in 2025, $13,270 in 2024, and $31,909.60 in 2023 from discretionary and restricted donations. These website figures are distinct from the IRS filing totals.
The website says grants are generally limited to $2,500 per application and that the foundation generally avoids grants for operating expenses. Its priorities include reaching people across the county, collaboration, matching opportunities, volunteer engagement, organizational capacity, innovative projects, and leveraging other resources. Applicants must qualify for IRS tax-exempt status and be an approved partner with a Collection Agreement on file. The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that awards must benefit Hinsdale County residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Virden as secretary, Bruce Vierheller as president, Marian Hollingsworth as treasurer, Jerry Gray as vice president, and Leslie Nichols, Lily Virden, and Amy Humphreys as directors. The foundation’s board page lists Bruce Vierheller as chairman, Jerry Gray as vice-chairman, Marian Hollingsworth as treasurer, Carolyn Virden as secretary, and Dr. Leslie Nichols, Lily Virden, and Amy Humphreys as board members.
Lake Fork Community Foundation is led by Bruce Vierheller, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Vierheller
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leslie Nichols
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lily Virden
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Amy Humphreys
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Carolyn Virden
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jerry Gray
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marian Hollingsworth
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ruthanna Hall (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Luke De La Parra (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Fork Community Foundation
How much does Lake Fork Community Foundation give each year?
Lake Fork Community Foundation gave $199K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 37 grants.
What is Lake Fork Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Lake Fork Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $810, and its average grant was $5,103, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lake Fork Community Foundation give grants?
Lake Fork Community Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lake City, CO (25 grants).
Does Lake Fork Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of Lake Fork Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Education" (14 grants).
Who are Lake Fork Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Lake Fork Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hinsdale County ($104,402), Town of Lake City CO ($11,390) and Hinsdale County EMS ($10,999), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($6,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lake Fork Community Foundation?
Lake Fork Community Foundation reported $206K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $124K.
What does Lake Fork Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote and support residents of its Lake Fork Valley service area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lake Fork Community Foundation?
Submit a request in one file by email. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lake Fork Community Foundation's EIN?
Lake Fork Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1254225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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