Posts by 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
Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Fund

When the Bridger Foothills fire consumed more than 7,000 acres, the greater Bozeman community responded. Even before the flames were fully extinguished, Greater Gallatin United Way and the One Valley Community Foundation, in cooperation with the Southwest Montana Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SWMT COAD), created the Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Fund in response to the community requests. In total, more than $405,000 in funding was raised to assist those impacted by the fire through direct community donations, hosted events, branded product sales, art auctions, and other creative, community-driven efforts.

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Anna Burkholder