Nonprofits often fill the gaps where government and for-profit agencies cannot – responding to urgent needs, strengthening communities, and bringing people together. They help identify root causes of challenges and lay out solutions that are grounded in local values and lived experiences. Their knowledge provides opportunities for
people to give to make an impact on community issues such as housing, mental health, childcare, food insecurity, trail development, and so much more.

Throughout 2025, we heard about concerning trends from our nonprofit partners, with many of them providing services to record numbers of clients. This continues to be made more challenging by the changing funding landscape.

Donors collectively donated $65 million to funds held at the Community Foundation. Some of these funds are endowments (funds that are invested to last FOREVER) that are an enduring gift to the community.

The media donation was only $100. There is no minimum to start to invest in our community.

Last year, the Community Foundation granted $41 million dollars to local nonprofits to support their work and to students to support their education.

Since our inception in 1986, the Community Foundation has granted $568 million out to our community. That impact is only possible through our donors’ belief in our mission:

We strengthen our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all.