1% for Open Space, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and maintaining open spaces in the Gunnison Valley. Funded entirely by partnering businesses and individuals, including artists and realtors, the organization collects voluntary 1% donations on top of goods or services, which are then held in high-interest accounts until allocated to local conservation projects. By serving as a financial hub, 1% for Open Space empowers other organizations to acquire land, establish conservation easements, and maintain public lands.

Established as a support network rather than a direct project executor, 1% for Open Space does not own land or implement conservation initiatives itself. Instead, it carefully reviews grant applications year-round and distributes collected funds to local conservation and stewardship groups. The organization continually seeks new business partners and individuals to contribute, helping expand its impact and ensure the long-term protection of the Gunnison Valley’s environmental integrity.