Who We Are
The Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation (WMVCF) connects generosity with local opportunity. Founded in 1999, WMVCF has distributed over $6.3 million to more than 100 nonprofit organizations serving Custer County. Through grants, programs, and gifts, we support a wide range of causes including the arts, education, health care, land conservation, emergency services, recreation, and historic preservation.
In 2004, the WMVCF began what has become our flagship initiative—the Spirit Campaign. During the Spirit Campaign, we encourage community generosity with matching gifts from our Make-It-More Fund, which amplifies individual donations. In 2024 alone, over 700 donors contributed nearly half a million dollars to 63 local nonprofits. This powerful tradition of giving helps ensure Custer County nonprofits can continue their vital work.
WMVCF also stewards 12 purpose-focused community funds—each created to support a specific cause or organization in the Valley. These “special funds” are guided by donor intent and often include advisory committees to help ensure the greatest impact.
We believe in building a strong, vibrant, and generous Wet Mountain Valley—together.
Foundation Board of Directors
Patti Dunn, President
Bonnie Samuelson, Vice President
Cathy Snow, Treasurer
Wendy Rusk, Assistant Treasurer
Gary Taylor, Secretary
Erin Christie
Lucille Di Domenico
Melissa Belkin
Our Mission
Vision Statement
Foundation Forms & Reports
The annual information documents below are provided for public disclosure to ensure financial transparency.