Aventa Credit Union
IT IS THE MISSION OF AVENTA TO BECOME OUR MEMBER'S LIFE LONG PRIMARY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BY PROVIDING A SYSTEM OF FULL CONSUMER AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES IN A CONVENIENT, SECURE AND COST COMPETITIVE MANNER.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$274.7M
-4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$21K
+57.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+57.7% YoY
About Aventa Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Aventa Credit Union is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $274,651,592 | $288,626,631 | $264,169,507 |
| Revenue | $17,181,265 | $15,058,799 | $14,432,586 |
| Expenses | $17,839,745 | $14,532,338 | $12,866,195 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $916,482 | $410,171 | $284,344 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Pueblo Chamber of Commerce ($14,500), Fibark ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PUEBLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUEBLO, CO | COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR LOCAL EVENTS | $14,500 |
| FIBARK SALIDA, CO | CORPORATE EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ESGAR | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $4,200 |
| RICHARD C SMITH JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,700 |
| CATHERINE BUCKLEY | SECRETARY | 2 | $3,850 |
| JEFF SCHULTZ | TREASURER | 2 | $4,200 |
| NORM ANDERSSON | CHAIRMAN | 4 | $4,950 |
| CATHY BULF | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,300 |
| WOMBA MANGUYA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,400 |
| JIM JARVIZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,400 |
| DR LUIS VELEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,300 |
| GREGORY J MILLS | CEO | 40 | $280,532 |
| SARAH HENDERSON | CFO | 40 | $178,653 |
| SANDRA WELLS | COO | 40 | $195,571 |
| CHRISTINA MAYNE | VP IT | 40 | $119,850 |
| MELISSA NOBLE | HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER | 40 | $148,861 |
| PATRICK HARRIGAN | CHIEF RISK MITIGATION | 40 | $144,379 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Aventa Credit Union?
As of 2023, Aventa Credit Union holds $274.7M in total assets with $17.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $21K in 2023.
Where does Aventa Credit Union operate?
Aventa Credit Union has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Aventa Credit Union award?
In 2023, Aventa Credit Union awarded 2 grants totaling $21K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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