Lake County Community Fund

Organization Overview

Lake County Community Fund is located in Leadville, CO. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake County Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Lake County Community Fund generated $474.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $360.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND (LCCF) IS A NONPROFIT CREATED TO BRING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INTO LAKE COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE VISION OF THE LCCF IS FOR LAKE COUNTY TO HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF SUSTAINABLE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES TO SUPPORT A THRIVING COMMUNITY. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A MEANS TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, PROMOTE AND FACILITATE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES AND INSPIRE INVESTMENT IN LAKE COUNTY. THE LCCF WILL ENCOURAGE DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS, AND INVITE CHARITIES IN LEADVILLE AND TWIN LAKES TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING TO FURTHER THEIR MISSIONS. THE LCCF WILL (I) CAPTURE PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO LOVE LEADVILLE; (II) SUPPORT EXISTING NON-PROFITS AND WORTHY CAUSES IN LAKE COUNTY; AND (III) MAKE GRANTS AND PROVIDE CAPACITY- BUILDING SERVICES TO EXISTING LAKE COUNTY NON-PROFITS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS. THIS LCCF PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES ALL THE COMPONENTS OF ACQUIRING AND HOUSING FISCAL SPONSORED FUNDS, AS WELL AS SERVING AS A LOCAL CONVENER WHEN APPROPRIATE AND OFFERING TRAININGS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AND CHARITABLE GROUPS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PUTTING ON EVENTS IN SUPPORT OF FISCAL SPONSORED FUNDS AND/OR EVENTS RELATED TO LOCAL CAPACITY-BUILDING. IN THE PRIOR YEAR, THE LCCF HOUSED SEVEN FISCAL SPONSORED FUNDS (WE LOVE LEADVILLE TRIBUTE, PUMPKIN PATCH, TREE OF SHARING, LIONS CLUB SAFEWAY CARDS, LIDERES LATINOS LEADVILLE, AND LAKE COUNTY OPEN SPACE INITIATIVE.


COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE LCCF OFFERS A COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY GRANTS ROUND, WHICH INCLUDES ADVERTISING THE GRANT-MAKING OPPORTUNITY, HOLDING INFORMATION SESSIONS, RECEIVING GRANT PROPOSALS, CONDUCTING TECHNICAL REVIEW OF PROPOSALS, AND FACILITATING GRANT AWARD DETERMINATIONS BY THE LCCF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE PRIOR YEAR, THE LCCF GRANTED OUT 81,294 TO 12 LOCAL CHARITABLE GROUPS AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY GRANTS ROUND.


DEVELOPMENT OF THE LCCF INTO A COMMUNITY ASSET, INCLUDING NETWORKING AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTORS AND MAJOR INVESTORS IN THE LEADVILLE/LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Mcmurtry
Executive Di
$49,754
Melissa Kendrick
Vice Preside
$0
Greg Labbe
President
$0
Hon Jonathan Shamis
Treasurer
$0
Kelly Sweeney
Secretary
$0
Rebecca Katz
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $62,760
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$284,951
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$347,711
Total Program Service Revenue$83,937
Investment income $42,339
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $473,987

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Lake County Community Fund has recieved totaling $80,527.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vail Valley Foundation Inc

Avon, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$34,392
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$26,784
$10,500
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: 2021 POSADAS EVENTS

$5,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: LIDERES LATINO AMERICANOS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,500
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: 2021 NELP CONTRIBUTION

$1,000
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