From COVID-19 to historic wildfires, 2020 was a challenge. But despite the challenges we faced, we were able to help the Grand County community find hope amidst adversity.

With the help of generous donors, we were able to:

• Raise & Grant over $1 Million was distributed through our COVID-19 funds. These funds covered individual and small business assistance, as well as PPE grants.
• The Grand County Wildfire Emergency Fund raised over $3.4 million. We've already distributed over $517k to those affected by the wildfires, and more is on the way!
• 288 generous donors gave $243,943 to the Grand Foundation during Colorado Gives Day.
• Grand Foundation felt it was important to help our neighboring counties during these tough times as well. Between Clear Creek & Jackson Counties we administered and facilitated over $150,000 in COIVD grants for small businesses and individuals.
• Established new funds such as the Grand Lake Business Relief Fund, ROSH Foundation Fund (Recreation, Open Space and Housing) with many more in store for 2021.

Over $4.5 Million Raised,
Impacting 13,002 Individuals

2020 Hardships Intensified Collaboration

Through historic hardships, affected citizens were met with a wave of generosity made possible by collaboration among our community members and our nonprofit partnerships with these outstanding organizations:

	Mountain Family Center Funds were provided to the Mountain Family Center to provide rental assistance, food bank supplies, and to purchase grocery gift cards for those displaced by the wildfires or affected by COVID.
	Mind Springs Health Funds were provided to Mind Springs Health to provide counseling sessions and no-cost mental health services for those affected by the wildfires. As well as resources were given to Mind Springs during COVID times.
	Middle Park Conservation District Funds were provided to the Middle Park Conservation District to purchase and distribute grass seed to homeowners in order to help rejuvenate areas damaged by the wildfires.

3 Easy Ways to Start 2021 on a Charitable Note!

Help us continue the spirit of philanthropy as we look forward to a brighter year.

Ditch the traditional New Year’s resolution and resolve to make 2021 great by giving back to Grand County. We have some simple, easy-to-achieve ideas to help you start the New Year on a charitable note. They’re so easy you don’t have to change out of sweatpants for any of them ... unless, of course, you'd like an excuse to dress up.

Featured Corporate Sponsors

Our generous corporate partners are crucial to the success of the Grand Foundation and the organizations it supports. Meet some of them here!

	Mountain Parks Electric Mountain Parks Electric delivers safe, reliable, cost-effective, sustainable energy and services to better the lives of our members and communities. Their vision is to be the energy provider of choice and to support the communities they serve. Through 2020 they were a generous donor to the Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund set up for businesses in Grand and Jackson Counties affected by COVID. They are a vital contributor of the Grand Foundation and Grand County as a whole.
	Town of Fraser Fraser is located 70 miles west of Denver, in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. While the town is a favorite cold-weather playground for winter sport enthusiasts, there are endless activities and events to enjoy year-round. Through the unprecedented times of 2020, the Town of Fraser, supported hundreds of individuals and business by contributing to both the Emergency Assistance Fund for Individuals as well as the Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund that was established via the Grand Foundation. They should be commended for the advocacy of the Fraser Community.
	Adventures Decanted Adventures Decanted is Fraser, Colorado’s premier wine experience. They offer 64 wines hand-selected by their sommelier for you to enjoy by the ounce or bottle, as well as paired tapas and desserts.