What Eagle Valley Community Foundation does

Eagle Valley Community Foundation (EVCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation founded in 2015 and headquartered in Avon, Colorado, serving Eagle County (Eagle River Valley / Vail Valley). Originally launched as Our Community Foundation and rebranded in 2019, the organization addresses three intersecting community needs through three core programs: The Community Market provides free, barrier-free groceries through two storefronts (Gypsum and Edwards) plus mobile markets, distributing approximately 45,000 meals weekly and rescuing nearly 600,000 pounds of food annually; MIRA (Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance) operates a mobile health and resource bus that conducted 4,949 visits generating 14,847 referrals to health and social services in the most recent reporting year; and Elevar delivers leadership development, entrepreneurship, and economic mobility programs for people of color in the county. Supporting programs include Nonprofit Capacity Building across 65+ local nonprofits and Fiscal Sponsorship providing fiduciary and administrative services to emerging charitable projects.

EVCF operates on a diversified nonprofit revenue model combining individual donations (one-time, monthly, giving circles, workplace giving, legacy gifts), foundation grants (Colorado Health Foundation, Kenneth King Foundation, Women Foundation of Colorado, and others), corporate partnerships (Vail Health, Vail Resorts, FirstBank, U.S. Bank, and local restaurants), government grants (Eagle County Government, Eagle County School District), and professional fees from fiscal sponsorship services. The foundation claims to leverage $9 in community resources for every $1 donated. All services to community members are provided free of charge, and the organization does not operate a technology product or platform. Distribution is multi-modal and community-led, including storefronts, mobile markets at under-resourced locations, and the MIRA mobile bus, supported by a network of food rescue partners (Food Bank of the Rockies, City Market, Costco, Walmart) and over 9,000 annual volunteer hours.

The organization is led by Executive Director Melina Valsecia (appointed 2020) and Board Chair Jeff Malehorn, with a Board of Directors originating from a 2016 expansion from four to six members. EVCF holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and is recognized as a Women & Girls of Color Fund Rural Grant recipient. The foundation's defining moats are its integrated direct-service + capacity-building model, barrier-free dignity-preserving access, embedded bilingual and Latinx-focused leadership, and a deeply rooted network of nonprofit, healthcare, government, and corporate partners across Eagle County.

Name

Eagle Valley Community Foundation

Legal name

Eagle Valley Community Foundation

Website

https://eaglevalleycf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eagle Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation serving Eagle County, Colorado. It operates The Community Market (free grocery access), MIRA (mobile health bus), and Elevar (leadership development for people of color), plus fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit capacity-building services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Food insecurity programs
• Health resource navigation
• Leadership development programs
• Nonprofit capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Vail, CO

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through various giving options including one-time donations, monthly giving, giving circles, workplace giving, and legacy/planned giving.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Colorado Health Foundation, Kenneth King Foundation, Women Foundation of Colorado, and other regional foundations.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Support from local businesses through donations, food drives, volunteer programs, and sponsorship.
4. Government Grants: Partnerships with Eagle County Government, Eagle County School District, and other government agencies.
5. Fiscal Sponsorship Services: Providing fiduciary oversight, financial management, and administrative services to local charitable projects for a fee.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Eagle Valley Community Foundation is a nonprofit community foundation that operates three flagship direct-service programs for Eagle County residents: The Community Market provides free, barrier-free groceries through storefronts and mobile markets; MIRA delivers mobile health screenings, referrals, and benefit enrollment assistance; and Elevar offers leadership development and economic mobility programming for people of color. The foundation also provides nonprofit capacity building support and fiscal sponsorship services to local charitable projects.

Product overview

Eagle Valley Community Foundation operates as a single unified nonprofit organization offering community service programs, not a technology platform. The organization provides a portfolio of social impact programs: The Community Market (food access through storefront markets and mobile markets), MIRA (Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance - a health & wellness mobile resource bus), Elevar (leadership development for people of color), Nonprofit Capacity Building, and Fiscal Sponsorship. These programs work together to address food insecurity, health & wellness access, and community leadership in Eagle County, Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Community Market: A food access program addressing food insecurity through healthy food access, operating storefront markets in Gypsum and Edwards, mobile markets, and comprehensive outreach programs.
• MIRA (Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance)
• Elevar

Products and services

• The Community Market A food access program that provides free, barrier-free groceries to Eagle County residents experiencing food insecurity. Operates two storefront markets (Gypsum and Edwards) plus mobile pop-up markets in under-resourced communities, distributing fresh produce, dairy, meats, bread, and shelf-stable items.
• MIRA (Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance) A mobile health and wellness resource bus that brings barrier-free access to vital health and human service resources directly to underserved communities throughout Eagle County. Provides health education, screenings, referrals, and enrollment assistance for Medicaid and SNAP programs.
• Elevar A leadership development and economic mobility program focused on building community leadership capacity among people of color in Eagle County. Provides entrepreneurship training, mentorship, funding opportunities, and leadership development for emerging community leaders.
• Nonprofit Capacity Building Support services for local nonprofit organizations including leadership gatherings, training, and resource sharing to strengthen operational capacity and community impact among the 65+ nonprofits in Vail Valley.
• Fiscal Sponsorship Provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and administrative services to local charitable projects and emerging nonprofits that lack the infrastructure to operate independently. EVCF charges a fee for these services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 4,000 people served weekly across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Vail HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare partnership supporting the MIRA mobile health program. Vail Health Behavioral Health provides Olivia's Fund for free therapy sessions. Vail Health Edwards Community Health Campus hosts The Community Market storefront.
• Eagle County Paramedic ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Core MIRA program partner providing emergency and healthcare services integration with the mobile health bus program.
• Eagle County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Government partner providing support through Eagle County Public Health, Eagle County School District, Eagle County Sheriff's Office, Early Childhood Services, and WIC programs.
• Food Bank of the RockiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor food sourcing partner providing food inventory for The Community Market distribution.
• Colorado Mountain CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElevar program partner and venue sponsor for community events including Colorado Gives Day celebrations.
• Family Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly food shopping partnership where Family Learning Center's Food Program Manager shops at The Community Market to provide healthy meals for students.
• Hovey & HarrisonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner providing 500 home-cooked meals weekly to families in need through The Community Market.
• Red Maple CateringsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner providing 500 home-cooked meals weekly to families in need.
• SplendidosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner providing 500 home-cooked meals weekly to families in need.
• Vin48supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner providing 500 home-cooked meals weekly to families in need.
• FirstBanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner and event sponsor for Colorado Gives Day and community events.
• U.S. BanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate social responsibility partner with employees volunteering and delivering Thanksgiving Baskets.
• City MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood rescue partner and food sourcing partner for The Community Market program.
• CostcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood rescue partner providing surplus food for distribution through The Community Market.
• WalmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood rescue partner supporting The Community Market food distribution.
• Heaven Hill BrandssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer group that volunteers at The Community Market food pantry.
• Little Bird Creative KitchensupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing dinner buffet for Eagle County Gives/Colorado Gives Day celebration.
• The Cycle EffectsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity cycling organization partnering to support and uplift community initiatives.
• Eagle River Presbyterian ChurchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner committed to nourishing neighbors in need through The Community Market.
• Mountain Family Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing services and referrals through MIRA program.
• Walking Mountains Science CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity education partner supporting nonprofit capacity building and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• YouthPower365supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partner receiving snack bags for students and Magic Bus support.
• Vail ResortssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner through EpicPromise program supporting community initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vail Valley Foundation: A peer community foundation operating in the same Eagle River / Vail Valley geography in Colorado. It is directly comparable as a multi-program local foundation serving overlapping donors, partners, and beneficiary populations in Eagle County.
• Latino Community Foundation of Colorado: A Colorado-based nonprofit focused on Latino community advancement through grantmaking and leadership development. Directly comparable to the Elevar program in mission (leadership and economic mobility for people of color in Colorado).
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Already a core food sourcing partner for The Community Market. As a regional food bank serving the same Colorado communities, it is directly comparable for the food-distribution leg of EVCF's model and a reference point for scale.
• Telluride Foundation: A community foundation serving the Telluride region of Colorado. Comparable in scope (mountain-resort community, multi-program foundation with grantmaking, scholarships, and direct-service programs) and in donor demographic profile.
• Aspen Community Foundation: A community foundation serving another Colorado mountain resort community (Pitkin County). Highly comparable in mission, donor base profile (affluent resort town), grantmaking activities, and integration with local nonprofits—useful benchmark for EVCF's growth path.

Broad incumbents

• Mile High United Way: A larger, established Colorado nonprofit providing integrated social services (food, health, education). Comparable as an incumbent operating across the same problem space as EVCF, with a broader regional scope and similar blended-revenue model.
• Denver Foundation: Colorado's largest community foundation, based in Denver. While far larger and broader in geographic scope, it shares EVCF's grantmaking-and-giving-services focus and represents the incumbent player EVCF would need to compete with for statewide foundation attention.

Regional players

• Western Colorado Community Foundation: A regional community foundation serving the Western Slope of Colorado. Comparable in structure and scale, operating in an adjacent geography with similar rural-resort population dynamics—useful comparator for EVCF's sustainability and reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eaglevalleycommunityfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/EagleValleyCommunityFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eaglevalleycommunityfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/eaglevalleycf

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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