Our Mission
The Community Foundation of Ogden Valley seeks to improve the lives of Ogden Valley residents and visitors through philanthropic leadership and community service.
Our Values
Community, Service, Integrity, Vision, Fairness
Our Goals
- Provide Superior Donor Services
- Ensure Sustainability of the Philanthropic Community
- Serve as a Leader, Catalyst and Resource
- Make Grants that Positively Impact the Community
- To plan and execute a community-wide celebration of giving event.
Overview
The Community Foundation is the philanthropic center for Ogden Valley, serving donors, nonprofits and the extended community that live, work, or play in Ogden Valley.
Grants
The Community Foundation includes plans for grants to be awarded in the fall of each year.
Funds
The Community Foundation will expand to offer administration of funds in the future.
Focus Areas
Recreation, Arts, Education, Health and Human Services provided by Ogden Valley nonprofits.
Community Organizations Served
Local nonprofit organizations are currently being served. We expect this number to grow.
Special Programs
OVerDRIVE’s Summer Scramble
Annual community wide celebration of giving for nonprofits.
Financial Highlights
Since 2009, The Foundation has been staffed by a volunteer professional Board. The Foundation operating expenses have been paid for by donations by Board members and by generous donations in-kind.
Strengthening our Community
The Community Foundation of Ogden Valley is bringing our community together and efficiently using available resources to help strengthen the Valley. By partnering with local and regional agencies, pooling the financial resources of our donors and awarding discretionary grants to nonprofit organizations, the Community Foundation and our donors are responding to the increasingly complex and growing issues and needs affecting our region.
Accomplishments
The Community Foundation is quietly working to make things happen in Ogden Valley. The first steps have been:
- Forming the Foundation as a 501(C)3 tax qualifying organization, which is a Public Foundation for the benefit of donors and the community.
- Provided fundraising and leadership in building the new Ogden Valley Tennis Complex (4 Courts).
- Established a Board of experienced community leaders who care deeply about the future of the Valley.
Goals for the Future
Here at the Community Foundation we will be fulfilling our mission by developing new services and programs to assist donors and nonprofits, by growing overall community charitable assets, by providing leadership in collaborative partnerships, and by supporting the sustainability of our philanthropic community. We will be strategically positioned to face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Ogden Valley as the community evolves.