Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation
The mission of the corporation is to nurture the healing ministry of the church, supported by education and research. Fidelity to the gospel urges the corporation to emphasize human dignity and social justice as it creates healthier communities.
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation at a glance
In short: Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation gave $6.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6.4M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,412,785
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,412,785
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,412,785
- Total assets
- $112,274,949
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado ($6.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.4M (2025) to $17.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Centennial, CO | Hospital Support | $6,412,785 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,274,949 | $17,174,083 | $9,021,386 | $6,412,785 | 1 | $5,324,405 |
| 2024 | $108,099,811 | $15,663,370 | $16,109,995 | $13,561,017 | 1 | $4,022,528 |
| 2023 | $99,737,696 | $16,854,035 | $14,465,963 | $10,957,162 | 1 | $1,982,895 |
| 2022 | $84,113,830 | $23,185,458 | $17,159,659 | $13,901,073 | 1 | $4,146,703 |
| 2021 | $87,057,736 | $22,290,693 | $20,889,959 | $17,033,679 | 2 | $6,196,394 |
| 2020 | $80,716,643 | $19,462,747 | $18,826,108 | $15,050,088 | 1 | $3,073,194 |
About Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $112.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6.4M. Net investment income was $5.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation is led by Andrew Gaasch, Board Member & President Mtn. Region since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 4 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Gaasch
Board Member & President Mtn. Region
Senior Vice President & CFO → President Mtn. Region & CFO, 2024
President Mtn. Region & CFO → Board Member & President Mtn. Region, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ross
Chair & Region Vice President Philanthropy
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candy Emerson
Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $157K (2025)
Alexandra Stetson-Lee
Philanthropy Officer Senior
Senior Philanthropy Officer → Philanthropy Officer Senior, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $136K (2025)
Katherine Stewart
Philanthropy Officer Senior
Senior Philanthropy Officer → Philanthropy Officer Senior, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $141K (2025)
Linda Russell
Philanthropy Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Tadd Richert
Treasurer & Mtn. Region CFO
Director → Director & Interim Mtn. Region CFO, 2024
Director & Interim Mtn. Region CFO → Treasurer & Mtn. Region CFO, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Brooks
Secretarysvp & Mtn. Region General Councel
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oswaldo Grendardo
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Richardson
Board Member & Sys Senior Vice President Philanthropy
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Tobin
Board Member & Market President Great
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Carrie Bach (2020–2024) — Group Director of Development
- Former: Matt Leary (2020–2024) — Director & Market CFO
- Former: Dan Enderson (2022–2024) — Director & Group President
- Former: Tom Gessel (2022–2024) — Director & Group President
- Former: Josh Bailey (2020–2023) — Vice President of Philanthropy
- Former: Joy Hess (2020–2023) — Development Officer
- Former: Jennifer Cooper (2023) — Director of Engagement
- Former: Christi-Marie Butler (2020–2022) — Director Development Team Grp
- Former: Barbara Winter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Lawrence (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Lord (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dick Pearson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Jw Stamison (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Field (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Till (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Robb (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Duval (2020–2021) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Gary Nicholds (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Welte (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Noel Hansen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Midkiff (2020) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Karen White (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ramy Hanna (2020) — At Large Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $157K, to Candy Emerson (Development Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation
How much does Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation give each year?
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation gave $6.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation?
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation reported $112.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What is Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation?
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $112.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation operate?
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Ohio.
What is Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation's EIN?
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0902211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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