Gifts to the VVF Fund are the cornerstone allowing for meaningful impact every year. Every gift makes a difference whether your annual gift is $1 or $100,000, you are a critical part of our organization.
Please review the breakouts below to best determine your level of contribution. Click the level you are interested in to expand it’s information.
Cornerstone
$65,000+
The Cornerstone Friends program provides over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education. Cornerstone donors will be recognized in various Vail Valley Foundation printed materials. Donors will also receive invitations to events organized by the Vail Valley Foundation such as the Holiday Breakfast, 4th of July Picnic and the Summer Donor Reception.
BENEFITS:
- EAGLE MEDALLIONS
Two Eagle Medallions providing unlimited skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Medallions are transferable to family, friends and guests. - PRIVATE SKI INSTRUCTOR DAYS
Ability to purchase up to 10 private ski instructor days at the VVF discounted rate, with the instructor of your choosing. Cornerstone donors will be provided with a Vail Resorts Concierge to assist in the purchasing and scheduling of up to 10 private ski instructor days at the discounted VVF rate. Up to six people can participate in each ski instructor day. Payment for your instructor will be due to Vail Resorts at the time of your reservation. - FIRST LIGHT, FIRST TRACKS
Ten complimentary visits to First Light, First Tracks mornings are provided as a direct benefit of your donation. First Light, First Tracks events offer donors early-morning ski access to Vail and Beaver Creek prior to the lifts officially opening, followed by a gourmet breakfast on the mountain. Additional First Light, First Tracks visits (up to four) may be purchased through the VVF at the Fair Market Value of $100 per person per day. - PRIORITY TICKETING FOR CONCERTS AT THE GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
Exclusive pre-sale access to premium reserved seating at VVF summer concerts and performances. Tickets to the 4th of July concert may also be purchased in advance through the VVF. All revenue for the 4th of July concert is donated to the Vail Veterans Program. - DONOR CONCIERGE
Access to the VVF Donor Concierge to assist you with all ticketing requests and benefit fulfillment. - ACCESS TO THE BORGEN FAMILY PATRONS PLAZA
Enjoy the Borgen Family Patrons Plaza during select summer events at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. - SUMMER PARKING PASS
A VIP parking pass at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater for both Bravo! Vail and Vail Dance Festival. - BRAVO! VAIL
Twenty complimentary tickets to Bravo! Vail performances will be given as a direct benefit of your donation.
Chamber Orchestra – 2 tickets
Dallas Symphony Orchestra – 6 tickets
Philadelphia Orchestra – 6 tickets
New York Philharmonic – 6 tickets
Cornerstone donors may purchase additional Bravo! Vail tickets through the VVF. - VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL ($10,000 ALLOCATION)
Cornerstone donors will receive all benefits associated with the Vail Dance Festival’s Diamond Dress Circle. These benefits include eight tickets to the Vail Dance Festival to be used for the performances of your choosing, invitations to social events such as the VDF Gala, Patron Dancer Brunch and Champagne on Stage receptions. - YOUTHPOWER365 ($10,000 ALLOCATION)
Recognition as an Education Innovator. $10,000 of your gift is directed to YouthPower365’s PwrHrs program. - VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ($10,000 ALLOCATION)
Access to the May Gallery Patrons Lounge, name recognition in season program and on the May Gallery Membership plaque, priority ticketing to all VPAC shows, access to Meet & Greets with VPAC artists (when available), and invitations to VPAC Patron Appreciation dinners and series receptions.
Friends of Vail
$30,000 - $64,999
As a Friend of Vail you are part of our Leadership Giving Circle and provide over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education.
Friends of Vail donors will be recognized in various VVF printed materials. Donors will also receive invitations to events organized by the VVF such as the Holiday Breakfast, 4th of July Picnic, Summer Donor Reception and the Vail Dance Festival Post Performance Party.
BENEFITS:
- EAGLE MEDALLIONS
Two Eagle Medallions providing unlimited skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Medallions are transferable to family, friends and guests. - PRIVATE SKI INSTRUCTOR DAYS
Ability to purchase up to 10 private ski instructor days at the VVF discounted rate, with the instructor of your choosing. Cornerstone donors will be provided with a Vail Resorts Concierge to assist in the purchasing and scheduling of up to 10 private ski instructor days at the discounted VVF rate. Up to six people can participate in each ski instructor day. Payment for your instructor will be due to Vail Resorts at the time of your reservation. - FIRST LIGHT, FIRST TRACKS
Eight complimentary visits to First Light, First Tracks mornings are provided as a direct benefit of your donation. The VVF’s First Light, First Tracks events offer donors early morning ski access to Vail and Beaver Creek prior to the lifts officially opening, followed by a gourmet breakfast on the mountain. Additional First Light, First Tracks visits (up to six) may be purchased through the VVF at the Fair Market Value of $100 per person per day. - PRIORITY TICKETING FOR CONCERTS AT THE GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
Exclusive pre-sale access to premium reserved seating at VVF summer concerts and performances. Tickets to the 4th of July concert may also be purchased in advance through the VVF. All revenue for the 4th of July concert is donated to the Vail Veterans Program. - BRAVO! VAIL & VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL
Exclusive pre-sale access to premium reserved seats for all Bravo! Vail concerts and Vail Dance Festival performances. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the VVF. - DONOR CONCIERGE
Access to the VVF Donor Concierge to assist you with all ticketing requests and benefit fulfillment. - ACCESS TO THE BORGEN FAMILY PATRONS PLAZA
Enjoy the Borgen Family Patrons Plaza during select summer events at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. - SUMMER PARKING PASS
A VIP parking pass at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater for both Bravo! Vail and Vail Dance Festival.
Medallion Circle
$15,000 - $29,999
As a Medallion Circle donor and a supporter of the VVF’s General Fund you help provide over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education.
Medallion Circle donors will be recognized in various VVF printed materials. Donors will receive invitations to events organized by the VVF such as the Holiday Breakfast, 4th of July Picnic, Summer Donor Reception, and the Vail Dance Festival post-performance party.
BENEFITS:
- EAGLE MEDALLIONS
One Eagle Medallion providing unlimited skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Medallions are transferable to family, friends and guests. - FIRST LIGHT, FIRST TRACKS
Four complimentary visits to First Light, First Tracks mornings are provided as a direct benefit of your donation. First Light, First Tracks events offer donors early-morning ski access to Vail and Beaver Creek prior to the lifts officially opening followed by a gourmet breakfast on the mountain. Additional First Light, First Tracks visits (up to six) may be purchased through the VVF at the Fair Market Value of $100 per visit. - PRIORITY TICKETING FOR CONCERTS AT THE GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
Exclusive pre-sale access to premium reserved seating at VVF summer concerts and performances. Tickets to the 4th of July concert may also be purchased in advance through the VVF. All revenue for the 4th of July concert is donated to the Vail Veterans Program. - BRAVO! VAIL & VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL
Exclusive pre-sale access to premium reserved seats for all Bravo! Vail concerts and Vail Dance Festival performances. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the VVF. - DONOR CONCIERGE
Access to the VVF Donor Concierge to assist you with all ticketing requests and benefit fulfillment. - ACCESS TO THE BORGEN FAMILY PATRONS PLAZA
Enjoy the Borgen Family Patrons Plaza during select summer events at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
Champions Circle
$10,000 - $14,999
As a Champions Circle donor and a supporter of the VVF’s General Fund you help provide over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education.
Champions Circle donors will be recognized in various VVF printed materials. Donors will receive invitations to events organized by the VVF such as the Holiday Breakfast First Tracks, Summer Donor Reception, and the Vail Dance Festival post-performance party.
BENEFITS:
- FIRST LIGHT, FIRST TRACKS
Two complimentary visits to First Light, First Tracks mornings are provided as a direct benefit of your donation.The VVF’s First Light, First Tracks events offer donors early morning ski access to Vail and Beaver Creek prior to the lifts officially opening, followed by a gourmet breakfast on the mountain. First Light, First Tracks visits (up to eight) may be purchased through the VVF at the Fair Market Value of $100 per person per day. - BRAVO! VAIL
Eight complimentary tickets to Bravo! Vail performances will be given as a direct benefit of your donation.
Chamber Orchestra – 2 tickets
Dallas Symphony Orchestra – 2 tickets
Philadelphia Orchestra – 2 tickets
New York Philharmonic – 2 tickets
Champion Circle donors may purchase additional Bravo! Vail tickets through the VVF. - VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL
Two complimentary tickets to the Vail Dance Festival will be given as a direct benefit of your donation. Champions Circle donors may purchase additional Vail Dance Festival tickets through the VVF. - PRIORITY TICKETING FOR CONCERTS AT THE GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
Exclusive pre-sale access to premium reserved seating at summer concerts and performances. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the VVF. - DONOR CONCIERGE
Access to the VVF Donor Concierge to assist you with all ticketing requests and benefit fulfillment. - ACCESS TO THE BORGEN FAMILY PATRONS PLAZA
Enjoy the Borgen Family Patrons Plaza during select summer events at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Legends Circle
$5,000 - $9,999
As a Legends Circle donor and a supporter of the VVF’s General Fund you help provide over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education.
Legends Circle donors will be recognized in various VVF printed materials. Donors will receive invitations to events organized by the VVF such as the Holiday Breakfast, and the Summer Donor Reception.
BENEFITS:
- FIRST LIGHT, FIRST TRACKS
The VVF’s First Light, First Tracks events offer donors early morning ski access to Vail and Beaver Creek
prior to the lifts officially opening, followed by a gourmet breakfast on the mountain. First Light, First
Tracks visits (up to ten) may be purchased through the VVF at the Fair Market Value of $100 per person per day. - BRAVO! VAIL
Two complimentary tickets with premium reserved seating to a Bravo! Vail performance of your choosing will be given as a direct benefit of your donation. Legends Circle donors may purchase additional Bravo! Vail tickets through the VVF. - VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL
Two complimentary tickets to the Vail Dance Festival will be given as a direct benefit of your donation. Legends Circle donors may purchase additional Vail Dance Festival tickets through the VVF. - PRIORITY TICKETING FOR CONCERTS AT THE GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
Legends Circle donors have access to premium reserved seats at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and may purchase tickets in advance through the VVF for summer concerts and performances. - DONOR CONCIERGE
Access to the VVF Donor Concierge to assist you with all ticketing requests and benefit fulfillment. - ACCESS TO THE BORGEN FAMILY PATRONS PLAZA
Enjoy the Borgen Family Patrons Plaza during select summer events at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Ford Founders Club
$2,000 - $4,999
As a Ford Founders Club donor and a supporter of the VVF’s General Fund you help provide over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education.
Ford Founders Club donors will be recognized in various VVF printed materials. Donors will receive invitations to events organized by the VVF such as the Holiday Breakfast, and the Summer Donor Reception.
BENEFITS:
- FIRST LIGHT, FIRST TRACKS
The VVF’s First Light, First Tracks events offer donors early morning ski access to Vail and Beaver Creek
prior to the lifts officially opening, followed by a gourmet breakfast on the mountain. First Light, First
Tracks visits (up to ten) may be purchased through the VVF at the Fair Market Value of $100 per person per day. - BRAVO! VAIL & VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL
Two complimentary lawn vouchers to use at a Bravo! Vail performance or a Vail Dance Festival performance of your choosing will be given as a direct benefit of your donation. - ACCESS TO BORGEN FAMILY PATRONS PLAZA
Enjoy the Borgen Family Patrons Plaza during select summer events at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. - RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS
Invitations to the Ford Founders Club quarterly recreational and social events.
Alpine Circle
$1,000 - $1,999
As an Alpine Circle donor and a supporter of the VVF’s General Fund you help provide over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education.
Alpine Circle donors will be recognized in various VVF printed materials. Donors will receive invitations to events organized by the VVF such as the Holiday Breakfast.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- FIRST LIGHT, FIRST TRACKS
The VVF’s First Light, First Tracks events offer donors early morning ski access to Vail and Beaver Creek
prior to the lifts officially opening, followed by a gourmet breakfast on the mountain. First Light, First
Tracks visits (up to eight) may be purchased through the VVF at the Fair Market Value of $100 per person per day. - BRAVO! VAIL & VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL
Two complimentary lawn vouchers to use at a Bravo! Vail performance or a Vail Dance Festival performance of your choosing will be given as a direct benefit of your donation.
Supporter
$1 - $999
As a Supporter of the VVF’s General Fund you help provide over-arching support to all areas of the Vail Valley Foundation mission in the areas of arts, athletics, and education.
Supporters will be recognized in various VVF digital and printed materials.
QUESTIONS?
We would love to speak with you! If you are interested in supporting the VVF Fund, please contact connect@vvf.org or a member of our team below to determine a giving level that is right for you.
- Development
If a donor is giving to VVF through an entity in which you have already received a tax-deduction, such as a Private Foundation, DAF, Charitable Trust and/or if a portion of your gift is being made through a Matching Gifts Program, there may be restrictions specific to receiving benefits. Please contact your tax-adviser if you have questions regarding your specific situation. The Vail Valley Foundation cannot knowingly facilitate a donor receiving an improper tax deduction or other benefit nor can we knowingly accept a gift that would result in impermissible private inurement or private benefit, an “excess benefit transaction” (as defined in section 4958 of the Internal Revenue Code), or self-dealing (as defined in section 4941 of the Internal Revenue Code).