Yellowstone Club Community Foundation

What Yellowstone Club Community Foundation does

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation (YCCF) is a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN-27-1974255) founded in 2010 to cultivate philanthropy, volunteerism, and capacity building for organizations serving the greater Big Sky region across Gallatin and Madison Counties. Its core mission targets five impact areas: livability, health & wellness, environment, arts & culture, and education. The foundation distributes grants, sponsorships, and scholarships to approximately 50+ nonprofit partners, qualifying government agencies, and local middle and high school students (including the Corey C. Griffin $5,000 scholarships and Big Bald Dave Adventure program).

The foundation's operating model combines direct grantmaking with an integrated ecosystem of revenue-generating and community-serving programs. Big Sky Thrift (opened December 2022 at 1700 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky) sells donated goods at deeply discounted prices and reinvests proceeds into community programs. The Social Impact Hub (launched 2022) provides subsidized office and meeting space for local nonprofits, funded in partnership with Lone Mountain Land Company, which subsidizes 100% of rent. Volunteer Big Sky operates a volunteer-matching platform on Galaxy Digital. The foundation's underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and comprises its website, Constant Contact newsletters, Submittable for grant management, PayPal for online donations, and Facebook/Instagram for outreach.

Funding flows primarily from Yellowstone Club Members and guests (via account charges, the Black Diamond Giving Program's $10,000+/year, three-year commitments, and Donor Advised Funds at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, BNY Mellon/NPT, and Morgan Stanley), supplemented by local community donations and proceeds from Big Sky Thrift retail. Since 2010, the foundation has deployed more than $46M into the greater Big Sky region, with $9.8M deployed in 2025 alone. The organization has grown from a part-time and volunteer staff to 7-9 full-time staff under VP of Philanthropy Ciara Wolfe (joined 2020, CFRE-certified) and senior program leadership including Ryan Rodriguez (ex-Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, ex-Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation).

Name

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation

Legal name

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation

Website

https://yellowstoneclubfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation is a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has deployed over $46M since 2010 in grants, scholarships, and community programs serving Gallatin and Madison Counties through Big Sky Thrift, the Social Impact Hub, and direct grantmaking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Community foundation
• Charitable grantmaking
• Community development
• Scholarship programs
• Nonprofit philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Big Sky

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation receives donations from Yellowstone Club Members and guests as well as local community members through various methods including online donations (PayPal), mail-in checks, wire transfers, Donor Advised Funds (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, BNY Mellon/NPT, Morgan Stanley), and YC Member account charges.
2. Big Sky Thrift Retail: Big Sky Thrift sells donated goods at deeply discounted prices. Revenue generated through sales is directed back into community programs.
3. Black Diamond Giving Program: A three-year commitment program of $10,000 or more offering VIP access to premier Yellowstone Club events and custom apparel as appreciation for major donors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that funds and supports community development in the greater Big Sky region through direct grants to nonprofits and qualifying government agencies, event sponsorships, and scholarships for local students. It also operates three program initiatives: Big Sky Thrift (a retail thrift store whose proceeds fund community programs), the Social Impact Hub (affordable office and meeting space for local nonprofits), and Volunteer Big Sky (a volunteer matching platform).

Product overview

The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters philanthropy, volunteerism, and capacity building for organizations in the greater Big Sky region. The Foundation operates as a collection of interconnected programs including Big Sky Thrift (a retail thrift store generating revenue for community programs), the Social Impact Hub (affordable office space for nonprofits), Volunteer Big Sky (volunteer matching platform), YCCF Ambassadors (employee engagement network), and direct grantmaking/sponsorship and scholarship programs. The Foundation has invested over $46 million since 2010 supporting five impact areas: livability, health & wellness, environment, arts & culture, and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Big Sky Thrift: Thrift store selling donated goods at deeply discounted prices, providing affordable, accessible, and eco-friendly shopping option for the Big Sky community.
• Social Impact Hub
• Volunteer Big Sky
• Black Diamond Giving Program
• Corey C. Griffin Scholarship
• Big Bald Dave Adventure

Products and services

• Grants Program Annual grant funding to nonprofit organizations and qualifying government agencies in the greater Big Sky region, supporting nonprofit programs, capital projects, and capacity building across five impact areas: livability, health & wellness, environment, arts & culture, and education.
• Sponsorships Program Sponsorship funding for events and initiatives that strengthen the greater Big Sky community, supporting organizations committed to livability, health & wellness, environment, arts & culture, and education.
• Corey C. Griffin Scholarship Two annual $5,000 scholarships awarded to Big Sky area high school seniors to help with the costs of post-secondary education. Awarded to applicants who exemplify Corey's 'never quit' attitude and philosophy of finding good in others.
• Big Bald Dave Adventure Scholarship One scholarship awarded for a summer trip focused on outdoor adventure and service to others, coordinated by Adventures Cross Country. Available to Big Sky middle and high school students who exhibit leadership skills, volunteerism, and passion for the outdoors.
• Big Sky Thrift A thrift store at 1700 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky, MT selling donated goods at deeply discounted prices to provide the Big Sky community with an affordable, accessible, and eco-friendly shopping option. Revenue generated through sales is reinvested into local community programs. Store hours are Monday-Saturday 12pm-6pm.
• Social Impact Hub An initiative at 1700 Lone Mountain Trail, Big Sky, offering affordable office and meeting space for local nonprofits to work independently and collaboratively, fostering learning, resource sharing, and community building. Membership levels include conference room space, printing, and wifi.
• Volunteer Big Sky A volunteer matching platform that connects community members and visitors with opportunities to volunteer with local organizations in and around Big Sky, operating on the Galaxy Digital platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• $46M+ invested in greater Big Sky region since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Elevate Big SkycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022A funding collaborative created by Big Sky's four major philanthropic and tax-supported funding organizations to propel community-driven initiatives and creative solutions that respond to Big Sky's complex social and environmental challenges.
• Greater Gallatin United WaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner collaborating with YCCF and nonprofits to support Big Sky families, particularly for child care and summer programming initiatives.
• Lone Mountain Land CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeased 3,000-square-foot ground floor of former American Bank building at 1700 Lone Mountain Trail to YCCF for Social Impact Hub. Funded the buildout of the space and subsidizes 100% of rent for all nonprofits.
• Adventures Cross Country (ARCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerously supports and coordinates the Big Bald Dave Adventure summer trip scholarship, designing and operating fulfilling and enriching programs exclusively for students for more than 30 years.
• Wellness in Action (WIA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides robust counseling program with sliding scale payment system, community health worker, and scholarship opportunities. Partner for employee mental health resources.
• Be Well Big SkymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUplifts and supports community well-being through grassroots peer-to-peer solutions that integrate with the existing care system. Offers Holistic Emotional First Aid training.
• Gallatin County & Ennis CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary service region for grants and sponsorships. Foundation supports organizations serving Gallatin and Madison Counties with clear and direct benefit to Big Sky residents and commuting workforce.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jackson Hole Community Foundation: A community foundation serving the Jackson Hole region of Wyoming. Closely comparable as a community foundation serving an affluent mountain resort economy with high-net-worth donors and regional nonprofit grantmaking — a near-twin operating model.
• Telluride Foundation: A community foundation serving the Telluride region of Colorado. Directly comparable as a community foundation in a mountain-resort economy funding nonprofits across livability, education, environment, and arts — the same impact areas YCCF uses.
• Vail Valley Foundation: A community foundation in Colorado's Vail Valley funding education, arts, and community programs. Directly comparable as a mountain-resort community foundation with similar donor demographics and programmatic mix.
• Park City Community Foundation: A community foundation serving Park City, Utah. Directly comparable as a community foundation embedded in a luxury ski-resort economy, operating grantmaking and community programs for both full-time residents and a wealthy second-home/transient population.
• Montana Community Foundation: Statewide community foundation administering donor-advised funds and making grants across Montana. Directly comparable as a peer grantmaking institution operating in the same state with similar community-foundation revenue models and grant cycles.
• Summit Foundation: A community foundation serving Summit County, Colorado (including ski-resort communities like Breckenridge and Keystone). Comparable as a mountain-resort community foundation supporting nonprofits, education, and workforce-housing initiatives.
• Greater Gallatin United Way: A community-based fundraising and grantmaking organization serving the same Gallatin Valley and Big Sky region. Directly comparable as an active funding partner to YCCF that pools workplace donations and distributes to local human-service nonprofits.

Regional players

• Yellowstone Forever: The official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, operating education, visitor services, and conservation programs in the region adjacent to YCCF's service area. Comparable as a regional nonprofit operating in the same Greater Yellowstone ecosystem with overlapping environmental and education mission areas.
• Whitefish Community Foundation: A Montana-based community foundation serving the Flathead Valley and Whitefish area. Comparable as a Montana community foundation with a similar donor-advised fund and grantmaking model, though operating in a different regional geography.

Broad incumbents

• Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: A large metropolitan community foundation administering approximately $1.4B in assets and $140M+ in annual grantmaking. Comparable as a community foundation employing the same grants-management playbook that YCCF's Senior Program Officer previously operated; a larger-scale institutional reference point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yellowstoneclubcommunityfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccia_bigsky
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yellowstone-club-community-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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