“Believe in the potential of every child.” – Wendy Brooks, Telluride Academy Founder
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Every child deserves time outdoors. It shouldn’t be a privilege. As a Colorado nonprofit, we work to open our programs to any family who wants to join. Grants, annual events, and donor support fund our tuition assistance, local and regional outreach, and inclusion initiatives, so adventure is open to everyone. Gifts from Donor Advised Funds are welcome. EIN: 84-0945670
Annual donation of $20,000 or more to the Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund qualifies you to become an Academy Visionary. This foundational financial program directly supports our tuition assistance and allows us to award nearly $300,000 to local families annually. Benefits include:1st priority registration for you and extended family, exclusive events, annual gift, and website recognition
Annual donation of $10,000 or more to the Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund qualifies you to become an Academy Patron. This foundational financial program directly supports our tuition assistance and allows us to award nearly $300,000 to local families annually. Benefits include:1st priority registration for you and extended family, exclusive events, annual gift, and website recognition.
Annual donation of $5,000 or more to the Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund qualifies you to become an Academy Trailblazer. This foundational financial program directly supports our tuition assistance and allows us to award nearly $300,000 to local families annually. Benefits include:1st priority registration, exclusive events, annual gift, and website recognition.
Annual donation of $1,000 or more to the Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund qualifies you to become an Academy Pathfinder for the following camp season. Benefits include: Access to 2nd priority registration and website recognition.
A donation of $500 or more to the Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund qualifies you to become an Academy Thru-Hiker. Benefits include: Website recognition.
A donation of $100 or more Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund qualifies you to become an Academy Day Hiker. Benefits include: Website recognition.
A donation of $1 – $99 to the Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund qualifies you to become an Academy Nature Lover. Benefits include: Website recognition.
Telluride Academy grew from the vision and leadership of our founder, Wendy Brooks. The Wendy Brooks Legacy Fund carries that vision forward by expanding access to the outdoors and securing Telluride Academy’s long-term future. Your gift funds tuition assistance, including the Wendy Brooks Scholarship, along with program support, so more children can explore nature and connect with each other.
We pledge to continue her legacy to “believe in the potential of every child.”
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