Park City, Utah (September 12, 2023) – Park City Community Foundation today announced its critical support and recognition to local nonprofits. Its annual Community Fund grants totaling $425,000 were given out to support 53 nonprofits that have created positive change in Summit County. Of that amount, $100,000 was contributed by Deer Valley Resort. Thus far this year, the Community Foundation has given out a total of $2.1 million in grants, and this most recent round of grants from its Community Fund is the largest. In addition, Sydney Reed was recognized with the annual Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award.
Nonprofit representatives from the 53 grantee organizations along with donors to the Community Fund celebrated together at an award celebration today, sponsored by Deer Valley Resort at Snow Park Lodge. Over 180 people were in attendance.
Now in its sixteenth year, Park City Community Foundation has granted over $2.65 million to nonprofits from its Community Fund. These annual grants go out to Park City and Summit County nonprofits working on a wide array of issues. The Community Fund consists of hundreds of large and small donations pooled together to serve the community’s most pressing needs and fortify the nonprofits that provide important services.
“Local nonprofits are critical in helping our community to be resilient and strong,” said Joel Zarrow, President and CEO of Park City Community Foundation. “This year, we have provided Community Fund grants ranging from $2,500 to $17,000 to nonprofits addressing critical community needs. The grants provide mental health support, youth arts and sports programs, high quality affordable childcare, open space, affordable housing, legal assistance, and much more. Donations to our Community Fund bolster our ability to lead on critical issues and we appreciate the support.”
Nonprofits are selected to receive a Community Fund grant by a committee which thoroughly reviews community needs, conducts site visits with the nonprofits, and analyzes organizations’ financials to gain the knowledge necessary to make smart grants with big impact.
Donors to Park City Community Foundation make the Community Fund possible. They include people who make gifts of any size, contributors to the Community Foundation on the annual day of giving, Live PC Give PC, and Community Pass Club members and partners. Deer Valley Resort has partnered with Park City Community Foundation to support many local nonprofits through these Community Fund grants. Deer Valley Resort contributed $100,000 to the fund allowing the Community Foundation to grant a total of $425,000.
See the list of Community Fund Grant Recipients: https://parkcitycf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Community-Fund-Grantees.pdf
Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award
Additionally, the Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award is given annually by Park City Community Foundation to an individual who has been generous with their time and talent to charitable and community endeavors. In 2023, the award honors Sydney Reed who has given back throughout her long tenure in Park City to make it a strong and vibrant community. In particular, she has served on the Boards of the Park City Museum, Park City Community Foundation, and Park City Senior Center. She was a founding member of the Women’s Giving Fund, and has served on a number of Community Foundation committees, among many other impactful roles in Park City.
Karen Schieble who nominated her said, “Syd Reed is the personification of the best of the past, present, and future of what Park City has been and can be. She has lived her life in this community, has given back to make it a better place, and intends to continue to spend her senior years actively living in and loving Park City.”
As the founding Executive Director of Park City Community Foundation, Trisha J. Worthington inspired others with the spirit of service and philanthropy. She brought life to the idea of a community foundation in greater Park City to have an organization that enhances philanthropy in all aspects for our community.
Past Worthington Award awardees: https://parkcitycf.org/trisha-worthington-award
Park City Community Foundation also thanks it’s Community Pass Club Partners for their support of the Community Fund:
About Park City Community Foundation: Park City Community Foundation plays a vital role in solving the most challenging problems in Park City. We care for and invest in our people, place, and culture by bringing together local nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to contribute financial resources and innovative ideas to benefit all the people of Park City—now and in the future. As the home of Live PC Give PC, Women’s Giving Fund, Solomon Fund, and other important initiatives, the Community Foundation has brought millions of dollars to the greater Park City community and Summit County. Learn more about donating, volunteering, fundraising, and getting involved at parkcitycf.org.
Media Contact: Christine Coleman, Park City Community Foundation, christine@parkcitycf.org, 415-209-8506.
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