Taos Ski Valley Foundation
Taos, Northern NM
Conservation, education, and community grants supporting the mountain communities and natural landscapes of the greater Taos region.
About
Taos Ski Valley Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the Taos community through grantmaking and charitable initiatives, with a particular focus on environmental stewardship and community wellbeing. Connected to Taos Ski Valley, the foundation channels charitable contributions toward organizations and causes that benefit the people and natural environment of the Taos area.
The foundation focuses much of its environmental work on forest health, waterways protection, and wildfire prevention and mitigation, recognizing the growing threats that wildfire and environmental degradation pose to the region. It supports organizations working on these issues, including efforts related to water funds, land trusts, and forest stewardship, helping to protect the landscapes and resources on which the community depends.
In addition to environmental work, the foundation operates community programs that partner with local nonprofits to support arts and culture, health, education, critical services, and overall wellbeing. Through these partnerships, it helps strengthen the network of organizations serving the Taos community and addressing local needs.
The foundation has provided significant charitable support to the Taos and broader New Mexico community, including emergency relief during crises such as wildfires. By contributing to emergency funds and disaster relief efforts, it helps the community respond to and recover from major challenges that affect residents' lives and livelihoods.
The foundation's giving has supported a range of organizations, including those focused on conservation, youth development, food security, and outdoor equity, reflecting a broad commitment to the wellbeing of the Taos region and its people. Its support helps these organizations carry out their missions and serve the community.
Supported by contributions connected to Taos Ski Valley and other sources, Taos Ski Valley Foundation works to give back to the community and to protect the natural environment that defines the Taos area. Through its grantmaking and partnerships, the foundation invests in the long-term health, resilience, and wellbeing of the Taos community and its surrounding landscape.
