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Eagle Valley Community Foundation

EIN 47-1915583 · Vail, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ACCESS TO NOURISHMENT, WELLNESS, AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, CREATING TRUSTED PROGRAMS AND RESPONSIVE SOLUTIONS WHILE EMBRACING INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY. UNLIKE TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, WE DELIVER DIRECT SERVICES THROUGH THREE CORE PROGRAMS: THE COMMUNITY MARKET, MIRA, AND ELEVAR. THESE INITIATIVES PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FOOD, HEALTH, AND RESOURCE SUPPORT TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WHILE ALSO PROVIDING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LONG-TERM COMMUNITY CAPACITY. AT EVCF, WE ENSURE THAT NO ONE IN OUR COMMUNITY MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN PAYING BILLS AND FEEDING THEIR FAMILY OR ACCESSING BASIC HUMAN SERVICES.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
29
Volunteers
2,114
Highest pay
$140,517, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 145% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $3.8 million spent. THE COMMUNITY MARKET (TCM) (NOURISHMENT ACCESS): EVCF PROVIDES FREE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHILE PARTNERING WITH LOCAL FARMS AND BUSINESSES TO REPURPOSE SURPLUS FOOD, KEEPING IT OUT OF LANDFILLS AND REDIRECTING IT TO NOURISH FAMILIES IN NEED. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE, MEATS, AND DAIRY, WE NOT ONLY FIGHT HUNGER BUT ALSO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING THAT BENEFITS BOTH INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. SERVING 4,500+ PEOPLE EACH WEEK IN FY25 WHILE EXPANDING RESCUED-FOOD EFFORTS, MOBILE MARKETS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND WASTE-DIVERSION INITIATIVES THAT REDUCE FOOD WASTE AND SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCERS. IN FY25 WE DISTRIBUTED 1,640,866 LBS. OF FOOD (INCLUDING 558,021 LBS. DONATED AND 564,761 LBS. PURCHASED), RECOVERED 518,000+ LBS. FROM 28 PARTNERS, AND DIVERTED WASTE OF 84,268 LBS. COMPOSTED AND 32,838 LBS. RECYCLED.
  2. $667,932 spent. MIRA (WELLNESS & ACCESS): THE MIRA BUS IS A MOBILE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RESOURCE HUB THAT BRINGS ESSENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTLY INTO THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS ACROSS EAGLE COUNTY. KEY PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE: PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SCREENINGS, INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE AND GLUCOSE MONITORING, ROUTINE BLOOD WORK, AND CANCER SCREENINGS, HELPING INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS HEALTH CONCERNS EARLY. IMMUNIZATIONS: ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDHOOD ADULT VACCINATIONS TO PROTECT AGAINST PREVENTABLE DISEASES AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE: MIRA CONTRACTS WITH TWO LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS TO OFFER THERAPY SERVICES ABOARD THE BUS, SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTANCE: GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ACCESSING CRITICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING SNAP AND HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT, AS WELL AS REFERRALS TO LOCAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. PERINATAL CARE: COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR PERINATAL FAMILIES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH AND EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES, REFERRALS FOR PAP SMEARS AND MAMMOGRAMS, AND CONNECTION TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, DIAPERS, AND FORMULA. IN FY25, MIRA DELIVERED NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED SERVICES THROUGH 4,949 BUS VISITS, MADE 14,847 REFERRALS/CONNECTIONS AND 146 HEALTH-SCREENING REFERRALS, HOSTED 3,082 WELLNESS EDUCATION ATTENDEES, AND ADMINISTERED 995 FLU/COVID VACCINATIONS ALONGSIDE MATERNAL/INFANT HEALTH SUPPORT, PREVENTATIVE CARE, AND CULTURAL WELLNESS EVENTS.
  3. $309,622 spent. ELEVAR (OPPORTUNITIES & GROWTH): AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORTING BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH CAPITAL, CURRICULUM, AND COMMUNITY. ELEVAR FOSTERS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, REDUCES INEQUITIES IN ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMIC STABILITY OF FAMILIES, PRIMARILY SPANISH-SPEAKING AND IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS WHO FACE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. ELEVAR BUSINESSES GENERATE LOCAL SERVICES (CHILDCARE, FOOD, PERSONAL SERVICES) THAT BENEFIT HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ELEVAR ENSURES ECONOMIC GROWTH IS BOTH INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE. IN FY25, ELEVAR REVIEWED 32 ENTREPRENEUR APPLICATIONS; ENGAGED 11 STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS (100% BIPOC); INVESTED IN 7 SMALL BUSINESSES WITH GRANTS; AND FACILITATED 50+ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $192,014 spent. OUTREACH PROGRAMS: SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM. HOME-COOKED MEALS TO OLDER ADULTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 4 EAGLE FOUNDATION; TOTES FOR HOPE IS A WEEKLY FOOD BAG PROGRAM FOR 152 STUDENTS ACROSS ECSD SCHOOLS; SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT ASSISTANCE AIMS TO PREVENT LUNCH SHAMING BY RESOLVING OUTSTANDING SCHOOL LUNCH BALANCES; AND SNACK PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER HEALTHY SNACKS FOR SCHOOLS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.VOLUNTEER GROUPS: MOBILIZED DEDICATED VOLUNTEER TEAMS TO SORT, STOCK, AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD AT THE COMMUNITY MARKET, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTION.MATERNAL & INFANT HEALTH SUPPORT: PROVIDED PRENATAL POSTPARTUM EDUCATION, LACTATION SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL SPECIALISTS.PREVENTATIVE CARE & VACCINATIONS: DELIVERED FLU/COVID AND ROUTINE IMMUNIZATIONS IN NEIGHBORHOODS TO IMPROVE ACCESS; 995 FLU & COVID VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED.CULTURAL & COMMUNITY WELLNESS EVENTS: HOSTED FITNESS, COOKING, AND CULTURAL EVENTS TO BUILD BELONGING AND HEALTH; 3,082 WELLNESS EDUCATIONAL EVENT ATTENDEES AND 9,172 TOTAL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Silicon Valley Community Foundation (Mountain View, CA), EIN 20-5205488. 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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