Vail Valley Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsColorado, United States51-200 Employees
The Vail Valley Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Avon, Colorado, founded in 1981. It pursues leadership in athletic, cultural, educational, and community initiatives aimed at sustaining and improving the quality of life in the Vail Valley for residents and guests. The organization coordinates and supports a range of programs and events, including the Vail International Dance Festival, the Vilar Performing Arts Center, the American Ski Classic, the Teva Mountain Games, and World Cup Ski Racing. It provides educational support through scholarships for local high school seniors and, in cooperation with the Vail Valley Youth Foundation, operates literacy and family-strengthening programs such as Magic Bus and Success at Six. The foundation also distributes grants to partner nonprofit organizations to help strengthen the local community. In 2026, it announced a brand-new adidas TERREX 20K Trail Run course for the GoPro Mountain Games, reflecting ongoing development of its event portfolio.