Youth Focused Funds
Investing in Youth from Cradle to Career
The Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation supports four specialized funds, each committed to advancing youth wellness and education across Custer County. Explore the unique mission of each fund and find the one that aligns with your passion.
Custer County Kids Council Fund
Building strong foundations through early childhood systems and services.
Focus Areas: Prenatal–age 8 services, family education, early learning partnerships
Best for donors who value: Early intervention, long-term community resilience
Excellence in Education Fund
Partnering with the school district to strengthen education and student success.
Focus Areas: Classroom innovation, volunteer tutoring, credit recovery, educational technology
Best for donors who value: Academic achievement and public education support
High Mountain Hay Fever Children’s Health Fund
Meeting critical health and welfare needs of local youth.
Focus Areas: Physical, emotional, social, and educational health needs for children, ages birth to 18 years.
Best for donors who value: Local youth enrichment, broad impact and widespread non-profit grant support.
Mountain Valley Youth Wellness Fund
Empowering youth through after school programming, wellness initiatives, and community connection.
Focus Areas: Arts, mentoring, athletics, emotional and physical wellness, and equitable access via transportation
Best for donors who value: Safe, enriching, community-connected environments