Community Impact Fund for Conservation

Today, we are guided by our founders’ intentions, and the objectives of current fund holders. What we hear is an echo from the past – today’s citizen philanthropists believe they can have greater impact when they invest together. We agree. Many funders, nonprofits, public and private sector leaders have learned that by pooling investments they can inspire efficiency, collaboration and systemic change and communities can raise the bar for the overall wellbeing of their citizens.

The Community Impact Fund for Conservation is anchored and inspired by the original Pikes Peak Conservation Fund at PPCF, established by Kathy Loo in 2000. From capacity building support for numerous organizations, to challenge grants for specific projects, the original Conservation Fund has granted over $550,000 for local access, restoration and conservation efforts.

The goal is to grant at least $100,000 annually while building an endowment that will sustain grantmaking permanently. Funding decisions will be made collectively by the grantmaking council comprised of fund contributors. Grants are intended to be flexible enough to meet immediate needs and guided by strategic thought so as to inspire large transformative initiatives.