The Bar is Higher for 2022

When the Colorado Group Realty Charitable Foundation meets this month for the first time in 2022, they are already aware that the bar is set high for the next decade. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated nearly $500K to local nonprofits, most during the last decade. In 2021, the company donated over $83K in Routt County, its largest year yet.

Community is of Great Importance

Colorado Group Realty places a huge emphasis on community. Every agent is required to volunteer and serve on the board of a local nonprofit organization. Each agent also must donate a portion of their commission from every closing to the Foundation. “The last couple of years were very healthy for real estate,” commented CEO Steve Goldman. “We’re proud our agents continue to choose to give back so meaningfully to those in need.”

Goal is Always to Give More

The Foundation’s goal is always to surpass its previous record and they exceeded the $77,000 given in 2020. Among the 2021 recipients was Routt County 4H during the livestock auction at the Routt County Fair in August. The Foundation purchased a pig for $4,500 and donated the meat to LiftUp, helping feed families and individuals in need. The annual coat drive for LiftUp generated 650 coats, compared to 550 the previous year. “The community came together in what was our biggest turn out yet,” said one of the event’s organizers, Michelle Parilla.

It’s All About the Children

Children’s charities were a major focus for the year with donations supporting early childhood care, literacy, education programs, after school clubs and summer camps. “Contributions from Colorado Group Realty helped us keep costs low, offer scholarships to 20% of the local working families registered in the Young at Art programs, and nurture skills of the next generation of creatives,” said Kim Keith, Executive Director at Steamboat Creates.

Donor Match Programs Successful

Two donor match campaigns through the year proved to be very successful. During the summer months the Foundation partnered with Realtor® Reall Regan on her community fitness program Rise Steamboat. Through the program, $20,000 was distributed to ten local non-profits, with a focus on mental health. In the fall, another $20,000 was donated to Routt County United Way with a focus on support to local children.

Over $7,000 Donated on CO Gives Day

On Colorado Gives Day in December, the Foundation donated $100 to each of the 73 listed non-profits in Routt County. “It takes a special group of people to come together and truly make a positive impact in a community. I’m proud that we are doing just that,” remarked Goldman.