One Valley Quarterly Report | Q1 2024

From Give Big preparations to the Regional Housing Coalition, the past few months have been filled with exciting work supporting our mission of connecting people who care to the causes that matter to ensure all can thrive in Gallatin County.

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Anna Burkholder
Elevating the Spirit of Giving | Mike Spiak

For Mike Spiak, giving back is more than just a feel-good act—it's a moral obligation. He recognizes the privilege he's had throughout his life and understands that not everyone is as fortunate. This understanding fuels his dedication to causes that make a positive impact.

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Anna Burkholder
What’s your impact on the future of our community?

At One Valley Community Foundation, we know that strong communities are intentional, built by generations invested in our shared quality of life. Regardless of your time in Gallatin County, we encourage you to reflect on what you value most about the quality of life you enjoy in Gallatin County and take a moment to consider the pivotal role played by our nonprofit organizations in creating and preserving this quality.

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Anna Burkholder
Gallatin County Regional Housing Coalition

The Regional Housing Coalition (RHC) will begin as a three-year initiative of One Valley Community Foundation, convening diverse partners and interests to coordinate and accelerate solutions to address housing affordability and availability needs in Gallatin County.

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Anna Burkholder
Why Start a Donor Advised Fund?

DAFs are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States precisely because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. This, coupled with the ability to utilize the Montana Endowment Tax Credit and receive One Valley’s local knowledge in the form of philanthropic advising, makes this a no-brainer.

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Anna Burkholder
2022 Gallatin County Nonprofit Vitality Fund Grantees

Gallatin County and One Valley Community Foundation announce the grantee organizations and award amounts from the Gallatin County Nonprofit Vitality Fund. This fund was created from a redistribution of $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the Gallatin County Commission in January of 2022 with the purpose of revitalizing nonprofit organizations adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Anna Burkholder
Give Big 2022 Raises $2.87 Million for 230 Local Nonprofits

On May 5th and 6th, the Gallatin County community came together for the 8th annual Give Big Gallatin Valley, a 24-hour giving event that raises unrestricted funds for local nonprofits. This year, 6,120 generous donors gave a record-breaking $2,872,174 to support 230 organizations. Give Big 2022 marked a significant milestone in the giving day’s history by raising over $10 million since its inception in 2015.

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Anna Burkholder
A Focus on Equity and Inclusion | Give Big 2022

One Valley Community Foundation is committed to elevating the work of all the important nonprofits in Gallatin Valley. One way that One Valley does this is through our annual community-wide giving day, Give Big Gallatin Valley. Since its inception eight years ago, One Valley has been working to make Give Big Gallatin Valley a more equitable and inclusive initiative. We have made many new changes and look forward to continued growth as we learn how to further these efforts. In an effort to strive for progress and not perfection, we want to share what we are learning along our equity journey. We value learning in public.

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Anna Burkholder
Gallatin County Provides COVID Funds to One Valley Community Foundation to Support Local Nonprofits

The Gallatin County Commission voted today to provide $500,000 of the county’s COVID-19 relief funds to the One Valley Community Foundation to support nonprofits across Gallatin County that have been impacted by the pandemic. Since 1998, the One Valley Community Foundation has invested and managed distinct funds on behalf of generous philanthropists and community organizations, with total assets having grown to $54 million.

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Bridget Wilkinson