Who We Are Formed in 1996 as a Colorado 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Vail Valley Charitable Fund’s goals are to continue to raise funds by events, grants, and corporate and individual donations, raise community awareness, engage more volunteers in this worthwhile cause, and continue to help people in need in the community. 2008, Fitz & Gaylord Landscaping In 2005, The Vail Valley Charitable Fund received the ‘Success Connection Award for the 2005 Non-Profit Organization of the Year’ from the Vail Valley Partnership.  The Vail Daily Reader’s Poll also selected the VVCF as one of the three best Non-Profit Organizations in our community.  It may seem odd for a non-profit organization to define their success in financial terms.  However, the financial performance of the VVCF is directly tied to the amount of aid that we can provide to those in need.  With less than 10% of our income used to pay administrative expenses, VVCF’s total focus is on the monetary relief that we can provide to others.  In 2007, a quarter of a million dollars was raised and distributed to directly offset the expenses involved with:  injuries sustained in a serious car accident; several individuals battling cancer; intensive care for a severely premature infant; recuperation from heart attack and stroke; and much more.  Unfortunately, for every individual we are able to help, there are others we must turn away.  In 2008, we hope to increase the amount of money we are able to donate in the form of direct aid grants and continue our support of community-based fundraising.  Achievement of these goals depends on the continued generosity and support of individuals and organizations in this community.  Board of Directors & Staff Rohn K. Robbins, Charter Member & Chairman of the Board The Law Offices of Rohn K. Robbins, LLC Liza Alrick, Treasurer J. Krueger and Company Bob Brown, Charter Member & Emeritus Member Colorado Mountain News Media Pete Brill, Secretary Brill Insurance Agency/Farmer's Insurance Jean Dennison Beaver Creek Resort Company Steve Gall Vail Daily Kara Heide Vail Resorts, Inc. Dagmar Huber Whole Heart Healing Mary McDougall FirstBank of Vail Ellen Moritz FirstBank of Avon Marka Moser Indispensable Volunteer  Rick Richards, Emeritus Member Vail Myriad Productions Diane Voytko, MD Colorado Mountain Medical New New Wallace Community Advocate Paul Witt Witt Communications Karen Simon Executive Director