Aventa Credit Union
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Aventa Credit Union at a glance
In short: Aventa Credit Union gave $21K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $20,500
- +57.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,250
- +57.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,250
- Total assets
- $274,651,592
- -4.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Aventa Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Pueblo Chamber of Commerce ($15K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $21K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Chamber of Commerce Pueblo, CO | Community Support for Local Events | $14,500 |
| Fibark Salida, CO | Corporate Event Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $274,651,592 | $17,181,265 | $17,839,745 | $20,500 | 2 | $916,482 |
| 2022 | $288,626,631 | $15,058,799 | $14,532,338 | $13,000 | 2 | $410,171 |
| 2021 | $264,169,507 | $14,432,586 | $12,866,195 | $7,000 | 1 | $284,344 |
| 2020 | $244,373,877 | $13,441,963 | $13,384,719 | — | — | $366,411 |
About Aventa Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Aventa Credit Union is a public charity, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $274.7M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $916K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aventa Credit Union is led by Gregory J. Mills, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 15 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gregory J. Mills
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$269K (2020) → $281K (2023)
Norm Andersson
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2023)
Cathy Bulf
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2023)
Richard C. Smith Jr.
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2023)
Womba Manguya
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $2K (2023)
Jim Jarviz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2023)
Luis Velez
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2023)
Catherine Buckley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2023)
Jeff Schultz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2023)
Patrick Harrigan
Chief Risk Mitigation
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $144K (2023)
Richard Esgar
Vice Chair
Chairman → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2023)
Sandra Wells
COO
Senior Vice President Lending → COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $196K (2023)
Sarah Henderson
CFO
Senior Vice President & CFO → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $179K (2023)
Melissa Noble
Human Capital Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$122K (2022) → $149K (2023)
Christina Mayne
Vice President It
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Deborah Brown (2020–2022) — X - Vice President Hr
- Former: Robert Cuomo (2020–2022) — X-Director
- Former: Terry Lowen (2020–2022) — X-Treasurer
- Former: Karin Kovlovsky (2020–2021) — Vice President Marketing
- Former: Michael Ak Fansler (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $281K, to Gregory J Mills (CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aventa Credit Union
How much does Aventa Credit Union give each year?
Aventa Credit Union gave $21K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
How large is Aventa Credit Union?
Aventa Credit Union reported $274.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
Where does Aventa Credit Union operate?
Aventa Credit Union has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Aventa Credit Union's EIN?
Aventa Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0485197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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