The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) is Colorado's nonprofit State Office of Rural Health, established in 1991 by members of the Colorado Rural Health Consortium. One of only three nonprofit offices of rural health in the country, CRHC operates as a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. The organization works with federal, state, and local partners to offer services and resources to rural healthcare providers, facilities, and communities across Colorado.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$770K
-47.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-50.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance healthcare services in the state by providing information, education, linkages, tools, and energy toward addressing rural health issues.
Vision: To improve healthcare services available in rural communities to ensure that all rural Coloradans have access to comprehensive, affordable, high quality healthcare.
CRHC addresses critical rural health challenges including higher rates of chronic disease, difficult access to primary and specialty care, and higher rates of poverty and public insurance among rural Coloradans.
Primary Program Areas
Colorado Provider Recruitment (CPR) Program: Works with partners to compile retention statistics and offers job board services for rural healthcare facilities to recruit providers and healthcare staff, with retention rates significantly higher than the national average.
Colorado Rural Sustainability Program (CORS): An ongoing effort to build capacity of rural hospitals and clinics to achieve measurable improvements in health outcomes of their communities. The program aims to reduce all-cause readmissions, reduce chronic disease, and increase community engagement.
Policy and Advocacy Work: Staff meets with elected officials to communicate CRHC's position on legislation impacting members at state and federal levels.
Resource Center: Provides web links to rural health reports, local and national organizations, technology access for nonprofits, and health information data. Maintains maps, literature, videos, and infographics related to rural health issues.
Grantmaking
CRHC functions as both a service organization and a grantmaker. Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023), the organization distributed $1,483,640 in total giving.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,200 to $235,112.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CRHC operates statewide throughout Colorado, serving rural healthcare providers, facilities, and communities in every corner of the state. The organization's work encompasses all rural regions of Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,804,300
- Total Revenues: $4,526,861
- Total Expenses: $4,524,278
- Number of Employees: 23
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,672,196
- Total Revenues: $4,850,000
- Total Expenses: $4,480,000
- Total Liabilities: $330,000
- Total Giving: $1,483,640
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since June 1992 (EIN: 84-1192031)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,804,300 | $3,672,196 | $3,453,164 |
| Revenue | $4,526,861 | $4,849,278 | $9,081,497 |
| Expenses | $4,524,278 | $4,481,435 | $8,063,126 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,264 | $19,160 | $2,327 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Colorado Rural Health Center
Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) Education Grants
COLORADO RURAL HEALTH CENTER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
EMS and Trauma System Improvement Funding
COLORADO RURAL HEALTH CENTER
Amount
Approximately $6.7 million total (multiple awards)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
MORE Grant Program (Medicaid Outreach, Recruitment, and Enrollment)
COLORADO RURAL HEALTH CENTER
Amount
Up to $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Spanish Peaks Reg Health Ctr ($231,943), Kiowa County Hospital Distric ($186,325), Melissa Memorial Hospital ($77,294).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BENNETT FIRE PROTECTION DIST BENNETT, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $7,133 |
| BRIGHTON FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT BRIGHTON, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $13,463 |
| BYERS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRIC BYERS, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $10,030 |
| CANON CITY AREA FIRE PROTECT CANON CITY, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $6,518 |
| CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL LA JARA, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $8,059 |
| GILPIN AMBULANCE AUTHORITY BLACK HAWK, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $7,200 |
| GRAND COUNTY EMS GRANBY, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $11,146 |
| GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL DISTRICT RIFFLE, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $8,058 |
| GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL GUNNISON, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $15,836 |
| HAXTUN HEALTH HAXTUN, CO | GRANT PASSTHROUGH | $8,058 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michelle Mills - CEO
DeeAnn Sierra - RN, Chief Quality/Safety Officer at Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO (quoted as supporter of CRHC's work)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MILLS | CEO | 40 | $413,815 |
| LORI ARBUCKLE | DIRECTOR OF FIN | 40 | $203,494 |
| SARA LEAHY | MEMBER SERVICES DI | 40 | $169,191 |
| SUZANNE RICK | DIRECTOR OF HR | 40 | $151,010 |
| MARCY CAMERON | DIR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $146,918 |
| DOUG MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL VARGAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER RILEY | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TAMMY DUNKER | BD CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| JOHN LEAVITT | SEC/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KAY WHITLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEEANN SIERRA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAYDEN MIRACLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In April 2025, CRHC publicly opposed the Trump administration's proposed FY 2026 budget, which included drastic cuts to vital safety net programs across rural Colorado. The organization forcefully advocated against the complete elimination of bipartisan, long-standing rural health programs including:
Colorado will get $200 million in 2026 to improve rural health careState Office of Rural Health funding
Colorado will get $200 million in 2026 to improve rural health careMedicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program (FLEX)
Rural Colorado hospitals, health centers expected to see $1B in ...Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)
Rural Colorado hospitals, health centers expected to see $1B in ...CRHC leadership emphasized that these programs are essential to providing quality improvement, support, and technical assistance critical to supporting the state's rural communities.
In late 2025 and early 2026, Colorado announced $200 million in funding for rural health care improvements, with rural Colorado hospitals and health centers expected to receive approximately $1 billion in federal investments over the next five years.
Colorado will get $200 million in 2026 to improve rural health careSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Colorado Rural Health Center fund?
**Mission:** To enhance healthcare services in the state by providing information, education, linkages, tools, and energy toward addressing rural health issues. **Vision:** To improve healthcare services available in rural communities to ensure that all rural Coloradans have access to comprehensive, affordable, high quality healthcare. CRHC addresses critical rural health challenges including higher rates of chronic disease, difficult access to primary and specialty care, and higher rates of po…
How do I apply for a grant from Colorado Rural Health Center?
CRHC functions as both a service organization and a grantmaker. Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023), the organization distributed $1,483,640 in total giving. **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $5,200 to $235,112. **Active Grant Opportunities:** • Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) Education Grants **Focus Areas:** Human Services, Health Care, and Alliances & Advocacy, primarily in Colorado.
Where does Colorado Rural Health Center make grants?
CRHC operates statewide throughout Colorado, serving rural healthcare providers, facilities, and communities in every corner of the state. The organization's work encompasses all rural regions of Colorado.
What size grants does Colorado Rural Health Center award?
In 2024, Colorado Rural Health Center awarded 28 grants totaling $770K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Colorado Rural Health Center's EIN?
Colorado Rural Health Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1192031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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