Park County Community Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to connect caring people and resources with community needs and opportunities.
- Income
- $4.1 million
- Spending
- $4.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 35 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $116,272, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 35.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $3.5 million spent. For the love of Park County, the Park County Community Foundation inspires a culture of generosity and leadership to nuture strong communities while honoring its heritage and uniqueness of place.Community is our middle name. Over the past 18 years, the Park County Community Foundation has grown into the largest foundation focused solely on the livability of Park County, granting close to $19 million locally. The result of true collective effort, PCCF has strengthened the communitys way of coming together and solving local challenges.We help Park County thrive through four main programs:We Will:We Will is a citizen-informed initiative to help citizens, organizations, and governmental entities better impact our shared future --- showing us where our challenges are most acute, where we disagree, and - more importantly - where we agree.Annually, PCCF surveys residents for their perceptions and opinions on life in Park County across five primary issue areas-- Landscapes and Natural Amenities, Small Town and Rural Lifestyle, Economic Performance, Housing and Affordability, and Health Safety and Education. Relevant data is then compiled, tracked, and updated to establish a common set of values and facts. This data is overlayed with the publics perception and compiled in an annual We Will Report as a tool for the community and our own grantmaking.Grounding our grantmaking decisions in data and citizen input is our most effective tool for deep community impact. Informed by the We Will report, annual grants are awarded to select nonprofits most effectively addressing the five We Will issue areas. In 2024, PCCF granted $350,000 to 28 local nonprofits.Nonprofit ACTionWhen we invest in improving the excellence of Park Countys nonprofits, we ensure local nonprofits maximize their ability to help Park County thrive and that our grants and donors investments are well-placed.Nonprofit Action is PCCFs professional development program for the staff and board members of Park Countys nonprofits. Its where nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers come to learn together, support each other, and create the strong, effective nonprofit sector we deserve.In 2024, PCCF hosted 10 trainings focused on strategic planning, fundraising, boardmanagement, nonprofit administration, and human resources.Give a HootWe believe our nonprofit community is uplifted when we inspire a culture of generosity. Give a Hoot is a month-long Community Giving Challenge that inspires the entire community to give to their local nonprofits.Since 2019, the Give a Hoot campaign has inspired over $10.2 million from 20,552 donations in support of 100+ participating nonprofit organizations. In 2024, $2.4 million was raised for 93 nonprofits, from over 4,700 donations.Emerging Issues- Park County Council for the ArtsAt PCCF, we have a unique ability to respond to emergent issues and convene people to address them. From disaster response, housing affordability, childcare shortage, arts/culture, and incubating emerging nonprofits, its our mission to selectively step in and help drive local and sustainable solutions.In partnership with the JAKET Foundation, PCCF conducted a comprehensive assessment of the arts to better understand current needs and challenges locally. This assessment revealed an overwhelming focus on a coordinated vision for the future of the arts in Park County. In response, PCCF launched the Park County Arts Council composed of Park County residents with expertise as working artists and nonprofit leadership. The Arts Councils mission is to support and guide a vibrant and inclusive arts culture throughout Park County.In 2024, PCCF granted $500,000 to local nonprofits and schools engaged in arts education, artfocused community gatherings, performing arts spaces, and initial funding for the establishment of the Park County Arts Council.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Oregon Community Foundation (Portland, OR), EIN 23-7315673. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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