Funding Amount

Up to US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Overview

The CFGV Creative Community Fund, established in honor of former Director Maryo Gard Ewell, supports innovative projects that enhance the Gunnison Valley community. Through engaged philanthropy and strategic grantmaking, the fund aims to empower artistic initiatives that foster creativity and collaboration. By inviting proposals that think outside the box, the fund continues its mission of strengthening community ties and enriching local culture.

The Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley strengthens and enriches the community through engaged philanthropy, thoughtful grantmaking, strategic education, and collaborative leadership.
When Maryo Gard Ewell, CFGV’s former Director of Community Impact, retired, community members came together to honor her creative approach to solving challenges by establishing the Creative Community Fund. The Fund supports artistic and imaginative projects that strengthen our community, and in true Maryo spirit, we invite you to think outside the box.

What Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
46
Total given
$941K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,250–$77K
  • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Gunnison, CO; Crested Butte, CO; Denver, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Gunnison Country Food Pantry · Gunnison, CO

    Health & human servi

    $77K

  • Crested Butte Land Trust · Crested Butte, CO

    Environment

    $71K

  • Gunnison Arts Center · Gunnison, CO

    Arts & culture

    $62K

  • Center for the Arts · Crested Butte, CO

    Arts & culture

    $57K

  • Project Hope of Gunnison Valley · Gunnison, CO

    Health & human servi

    $43K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Community services

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