In 1964 the first Rummage Sale raised money for Vail Country Day School's first teacher.  Later, the sale helped pay off debt for the first public school in Vail and for developing the Vail Valley Medical Center.  Today, the Auction and Rummage Sale benefit the Eagle Valley Community Fund, which distributes funds to more than 60 non-profit organizations, school groups and important causes all over Eagle County. 

In 2008 the Rummage Sale raised over $180,000.  Two of top beneficiaries included the Eagle County Humane Society and Vail Mountain Rescue.

Some of the other 67 groups receiving funding include:

• Vail Mountain Rescue
• Eagle Valley Humane Society
• Mountain Hospice
• Minturn and Eagle Seniors
• Ski and Snowboard Club Vail
• Eagle River Alliance for Sustainability
• Vail Valley Charitable Fund
• More than 30 school groups from preschools and grade schools to middle and high schools within the Eagle Valley