Spanish Peaks Community Foundation of Colorado

The Future We Shape From Here

The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation nurtures a future shaped by art, heritage, and belonging. Through the revival of beloved spaces like the Fox Theatre, the safeguarding of memory through the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation, and the collective generosity sparked by Huerfano Gives, we cultivate a place where all generations are invited to gather, create, and grow. Our work is a quiet choreography of restoration and renewal, ensuring that the soul of Huerfano County endures, not in silence, but in song, mural, film, and shared purpose.

Community Empowerment

We invest in local people, projects, and organizations to build a stronger, more resilient Huerfano County.

Cultural Stewardship

We preserve and celebrate the unique stories, architecture, and heritage of the Spanish Peaks region.

Creative Expression

We believe the arts, in all forms, are vital to the social and economic fabric of rural communities.

Collaboration

We bring together diverse voices and foster partnerships to ensure everyone has a seat at the table.

Sustainable Giving

We promote long-term philanthropy and shared investment in community well-being through initiatives like Huerfano Gives.

Transparency and Trust

We operate with accountability and integrity to maintain the trust of our donors, partners, and neighbors.

Paths We Follow

The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation embraces a vision where heritage breathes new life, art is a shared language, and community flourishes through culture. We prioritize the restoration of storied spaces, the expansion of creative access, the nurturing of grassroots leadership, and the celebration of local history each thread woven into a vibrant tapestry of belonging, beauty, and resilience.

Revitalize Historic and Cultural Assets

Support restoration and active use of historic landmarks like the Fox Theatre Walsenburg.

Expand Access to the Arts

Create and support opportunities for local residents especially youth and underserved communities to engage in live performance, visual arts, film, gaming, and creative storytelling.

Foster Regional Philanthropy

Grow Huerfano Gives into a year-round, community-centered giving platform that empowers nonprofits and educates donors.

Strengthen Local Nonprofits

Provide shared tools, fiscal sponsorship, training, and back-office support to help grassroots organizations thrive.

Preserve and Share Local History

Document and uplift the multicultural heritage of Huerfano County through oral history projects, pictorial exhibitions, and educational programs.

Promote Economic Vitality
Through Culture

Use cultural tourism, public events, and creative entrepreneurship to boost downtown revitalization and small business development.

Ensure Organizational Sustainability

Build SPCF’s long-term capacity through responsible stewardship, strategic fundraising, and strong governance.

The Work Beneath the Vision

Our strategies restore gathering spaces, nurture cultural expression, and build the scaffolding for community resilience. We invest in local artists and tradition-keepers, strengthen the roots of small nonprofits, and cultivate shared generosity through coordinated giving. With stories etched in the land and leadership rising from its youth, we work toward a future shaped by creativity, memory, and collective belonging.

Activate Historic Spaces for Community Use

Restore and program historic sites, like the Fox Theatre, as dynamic community hubs for film, live performance, youth activities, and civic dialogue.

Support Local Creatives and Culture Bearers

Provide stipends, exhibition space, mentorship, and performance opportunities for artists, storytellers, tradition-keepers, and emerging creators including those in gaming and media arts.

Coordinate Annual and Thematic Giving Campaigns

Use Huerfano Gives as a platform to run coordinated countywide fundraising efforts, such as the Twelve Days of Giving, with shared marketing and donor engagement tools.

Leverage Partnerships for Greater Impact

Collaborate with local schools, governments, businesses, and nonprofits to pool resources, share platforms, and co-produce events and initiatives.

Invest in Nonprofit Infrastructure

Offer fiscal sponsorship, bookkeeping support, shared grant writing resources, and technical assistance to strengthen smaller organizations and volunteer-led projects.

Uplift Community Storytelling and Identity

Through the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation, promote oral history, exhibitions, and public art that reflect the diverse voices of the region including Indigenous, Hispano, LGBTQ+, and youth communities.

Diversify Funding Sources

Pursue grants, individual giving, corporate sponsorships, in-kind support, and earned revenue (like rentals or memberships) to build financial sustainability.

Promote Youth Engagement and Leadership

Involve young people in programming, creative projects, and leadership roles to ensure long-term cultural continuity and community connection.

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