The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Crested Butte

MISSION:

ENRICHING AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN COLORADO'S UPPER EAST RIVER VALLEY.

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THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER ENRICHES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIFIC NEEDS THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.

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THE MISSION OF THE CRESTED BUTTE LAND TRUST IS TO FOREVER PROTECT AND STEWARD OPEN LANDS FOR VISTAS, RECREATION, WILDLIFE AND RANCHING, THUS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PRESERVATION OF GUNNISON COUNTYS UNIQUE HERITAGE AND QUALITY OF LIFE

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ADVANCE THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE THAT PROMOTES INFORMED STEWARDSHIP OF EARTH.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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CRESTED BUTTE NORDIC FOSTERS OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND WINTER TRAILS.

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TO PRESERVE AND SHARE THE HISTORY OF THE GUNNISON VALLEY. WE MAKE THE PAST A LIVING PART OF THE FUTURE.

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CBMBA'S MISSION IS TO BUILD, MAINTAIN, AND ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAILS AND TO CONSERVE THE LANDSCAPE OF CRESTED BUTTE AND BEYOND.

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THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING, THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: (A)PLANNING, OBTAINING APPROVAL FOR, CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, AND REPAIRING A FIRE STATION TO BE UTILIZED BY THE GUNNISON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO SERVE THE TAYLOR RIVER CANYON AREA OF GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADO; (B) TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN COORDINATION WITH THE GUNNISON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT; AND (C) SOLICITING, COLLECTING, AND SPENDING DONATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF (A)AND (B), ABOVE.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY TO RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND FREE COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIPS TO IMPROVE MENTAL WELLNESS, ELIMINATE STIGMA AND LOWER THE RATE OF SUICIDE IN THE GUNNISON VALLEY. TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY, CB STATE OF MIND IS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE GROWING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RADIO BROADCASTS TO THE GUNNISON VALLEY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING AT NO COST.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Employment, Job Related major group area.

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PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Environment major group area.

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STEPPING STONES FOSTERS A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT CHAMPOINS CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENCE AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AMONG CHILDREN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING POSITIVE PEER AND CAREGIVER RELATIONSHIPS.

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THE MISSION OF THE CBAC IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE DANGERS OF HUMAN TRIGGERED AND NATURAL AVALANCHES IN CRESTED BUTTE AND THE SURROUNDING BACKCOUNTRY.