Lake County Community Fund

Lake County, Colorado

  • State of the Community 2021

    Please Join us for a stimulating and fun State of the Community Zoom evening event, sponsored by the Herald Democrat and the City of Leadville. Lake County’s nonprofit organizations and the Lake

    State of the Community 2021

  • Spreading Kindness

    The Lake County Community Fund Board of Directors wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the tremendous support and the outpouring of kindness which has been on display. If there is any

    Spreading Kindness

  • COVID-19

    Your gift helps respond to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lake County, Colorado Philanthropy, government, and business partners are joining together to support this Fund that will rapidly

    COVID-19

  • Lake County Community Fund Statement of Solidarity

    We see with clear eyes the ways the death of George Floyd reflects an enduring legacy in our country of racism and violence against Black people. We recognize that racism exists, and that many Black,

    Lake County Community Fund Statement of Solidarity

  • Leaders

    The new, all-local Lake County Community Fund is led by people who know and care about the community—and you.

    Leaders

  • About Donating

    Donate to help build a sustainable future for an extraordinary community, Leadville/Twin Lakes, Colorado.

    About Donating

  • About Us

    The Lake County Community Fund was established to create a sustainable funding source to accomplish collective goals for the Lake County community.

    About Us

FAQ

Explore answers to frequently asked questions. What is the Lake County Community Fund (LCCF)? The LCCF serves as a link between donors who want a … Read More >>

Who We Help

St George Church Leadville

We support a variety of projects in Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado: arts, environment, education, health, community development, and more. True … Read More >>

History

Tabor Opera House, Lake County, Colorado, history

The Lake County Community Fund (LCCF) was created to provide an additional, steady source of funding for nonprofits in Leadville and Twin Lakes, … Read More >>

Donate

Donate to help build a sustainable future for an extraordinary community, Leadville/Twin Lakes, Colorado. Nestled among the high peaks and … Read More >>

2019-2020 Annual Report

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Lake County Community Fund, we wish to thank you for helping to make 2019 and 2020 two very important years of growth and development. Since we received our nonprofit status in 2017, we are grateful for so much.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to our dedicated Board of Directors and our founding Executive Director, Leslie Cook-Knerr. Without their vision, tireless efforts, and commitment, we would not be where we are today.

See our 2019-20 Annual Report >>

Copper Mountain Resort $200,000 Challenge Gift

The Lake County Community Fund is embarking on a four-year endowment campaign, called the Campaign for Lake County, to raise $400,000 to secure a strong, sustainable future for the residents of the greater Lake County communities. The Fund also announced today the campaign’s first gift, a $200,000 challenge donation from Copper Mountain Resort to support Lake County, Colorado, including $100,000 over four years to support the Lake County Community Fund endowment, and $100,000 over four years to support youth-oriented nonprofit organizations dedicated to outdoor adventure education and lifelong alpine sports development, as well as environmental causes, through the Community Fund’s grantmaking program. “We are … Read More>>

LCCF Highlight Video

Thanks to all our champions for your commitment to Leadville and Lake County!

This video made possible through a special grant from The Anschutz Family Foundation.

OUR WORK CONTINUES

We continue to build the fund to promote sustainability in Leadville and Lake County. Contributions to LCCF are welcome at any time, and go directly to supporting our community through grants, community programming, and other investments. Click here to donate!

About Us

The Lake County Community Fund was established to create a sustainable funding source to accomplish collective goals for the Lake County community. The Lake County Community Fund (LCCF) helps build ongoing funding and a sustainable future for the extraordinary community of Leadville and Twin … Read More >>

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Our organization earned a 2021 Gold Seal of Transparency! Now, everyone can view our financial details and learn about the people at our organization. Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile on Candid

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