Our Mission
The Montrose Community Foundation Inspires and Empowers Giving, Leadership and Service to Improve the Quality of Life for All in Our Community.
- Connects donors to legitimate local causes
- Gives scholarships to deserving students
- Gives Grants to local nonprofits
- Supports community development initiatives
- Sponsors nonprofit events
- Promotes awareness of community services and programs
- Markets for local nonprofit organizations during the annual Colorado Gives campaign as their regional champion, Uncompahgre Gives
Our Grants
Our granting program has spanned more than thirty years and awarded more than a million dollars to support local organizations. Combining forces with the City of Montrose since 2014, MCF distributed $65,000 in 2024 to 28 local nonprofit organizations performing important and innovative projects in and around Montrose.
Our Funds
We are here to help our donors make a positive impact on their community through philanthropic giving. Our endowment funds allow donors to give back to their community and help create personal legacies.
Our Scholarships
The Montrose Community Foundation Scholarship Program helps to fund the futures of Montrose County students. In 2024, the total value of scholarships that we awarded exceeded $725,000.
UNCOMPAHGRE GIVES
Uncompahgre Gives is a collaboration of the Montrose Community Foundation and The Community First Foundation with Delta, Ouray, and Montrose Counties’ nonprofits. Uncompahgre Gives makes it easy for you to find your favorite LOCAL nonprofit, for Colorado Gives Day.
You can donate to any of Uncompahgre Gives nonprofits throughout the year through ColoradoGives.org. The presenting sponsor First Bank of Colorado offers prizes and incentives that nonprofits can qualify for only during the campaign. It is an exciting time to promote philanthropy in the community and we hope you will be a part of it!
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