The Power of Women, Giving Together: A Closer Look at How the Grants Are Made
Since its founding, Women’s Giving Fund has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to local nonprofits—supporting everything from mental health services and childcare to healthcare access and family support. In…
Meet Chantal: Leading with Purpose & Expanding Representation
For Chantal Guadarrama, the new Women’s Giving Fund Steering Committee Chair, community has always been personal. It’s exactly what drew her to Women’s Giving Fund, a program of Park City…
Canyons Village Cabriolet Cabins Now Available for Purchase with Proceeds Benefiting Local Nonprofits through Park City Community Foundation
CVMA, Vail Resorts Epic Promise Foundation and Park City Mountain Donation Will Support Programs to Help the Community Thrive Park City, UT – May 5, 2026 – Park City Community…
Park City Community Foundation’s Journey with Trust-Based Philanthropy
This blog post is part 2 of 3 in a series on trust-based philanthropy. See part 1 here >> At the Community Foundation, our trust-based philanthropy approach has developed over time through listening, reflection, and experience. It is not a…
What is Trust-Based Philanthropy?
This blog post is part 1 of 3 in a series on trust-based philanthropy. Philanthropy is built on relationships. Between donors and the causes they care about. Between nonprofits and…
Park City and Summit County’s Child Care Scholarship Programs Deliver 325% ROI, 30% Growth in Year Two
Upwards releases a new impact report: How two Utah communities built a replicable local child care strategy April 22, 2026, PARK CITY, Utah — Upwards released a comprehensive impact assessment…
Shredding the Silence: A Community Conversation on Menopause and Resources from the (M) Factor Evening
On March 26, more than 200 women+ from our community gathered for an evening that felt, in many ways, long overdue. Hosted by Park City Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Fund in…
The Shirken Family’s Strategic, Multigenerational Approach to Giving
For Brian and Kirsten Shirken, philanthropy isn’t just about generosity. It’s about solving problems. Their connection to Park City began, like many others, on the slopes. A shared love of skiing brought them to the community,…
Small Actions, Big Impact This Earth Month
This winter felt different. A historically low snow season has been top of mind across Park City, from the trails we love to the businesses and livelihoods that depend on them….
How to Create a Family Giving Strategy: Engaging Multiple Generations in Philanthropy
At Park City Community Foundation, we believe that philanthropy is most meaningful when it reflects the values, interests, and aspirations of the people behind it. For many families, giving is more…
Youth United Grants Over $275,000 to 27 Organizations
We are proud to share some exciting news from Park City Community Foundation’s Youth United! In 2025, donors showed up in a big way for Youth United, helping local youth…
Why Employers Should Invest in Child Care Now
Across the country—and especially in fast-growing economies like Utah—employers face a persistent challenge: finding and retaining workers. Two of the most powerful, yet underused, strategies to address this challenge are…