Foundation Case Statement


History
In 2001, government funding to YouthZone was dramatically cut causing the organization to scramble to raise funds for its services. Recognizing the value of a steady funding source, the YouthZone board established the YouthZone Foundation to ensure long-term, generation to generation, stable funding for YouthZone. The YouthZone Foundation established a campaign goal to reach a fund balance of $1,000,000 by the end of 2012. At the end of 2008 The Foundation is nearly halfway there! Our ultimate goal is a $5 million endowment.

Mission
The YouthZone Foundation was established in 2001 to serve as a significant funding source for the development of YouthZone programs to benefit youth and build a better community in Western Colorado.

Vision
The YouthZone Foundation is a preferred provider of funding for youth programs, attending to the financial needs of YouthZone. The foundation investments have a recognized, credible and effective reputation throughout Colorado. The foundation has assets that will be used to enable youth organizations to respond immediately to the changing and continuous needs of youth.

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"Lisa and I believe strongly that the best way to create a great community is to pour time and money into its children." - Scott Sobke