Credit Union of Colorado Foundation
To provide grants, fundraising, and encouraging volunteerism in support of local charities. The foundation will focus its support on education and human services.
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation at a glance
In short: Credit Union of Colorado Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +258.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +115.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $562,438
- +37.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Credit Union of Colorado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado State University ($20K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Credit Union of Colorado Foundation gives
- Giving grew 135% 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 $18K (2023) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| CCCS Foundation Denver, CO | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | Scholarships | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562,438 | $352,214 | $189,500 | $100,000 | 5 | $220 |
| 2024 | $409,724 | $335,962 | $175,626 | $27,875 | 3 | $583 |
| 2023 | $239,388 | $345,605 | $209,298 | $17,875 | 2 | $408 |
| 2022 | $103,081 | $246,357 | $261,221 | $42,500 | 3 | $54 |
| 2021 | $117,945 | $258,718 | $211,163 | $50,000 | 9 | $72 |
| 2020 | $70,420 | $208,780 | $253,938 | $62,500 | 8 | $172 |
About Credit Union of Colorado Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $562K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $220.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation is led by Phil Smith, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Phil Smith
Board Chair
Member → President, 2024
President → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Vannostrand
Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Fleckenstein
Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Winkelbauer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Rosenbaum
Member
Board Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Schweissing
Member
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandra Montes
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaycee Headrick
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Lucas Wasik
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Joann Vondracek (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Kamela Pancroft (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Ron Hinton (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Terry Leis (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Randi Wood (2020–2021) — Board Member-Retired
- Former: Doug Schneider (2020) — Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Credit Union of Colorado Foundation
How much does Credit Union of Colorado Foundation give each year?
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's typical grant size?
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Credit Union of Colorado Foundation give grants?
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (40%) and Nebraska (10%).
Does Credit Union of Colorado Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's largest grantees?
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado State University ($20,000), CCCS Foundation ($10,000) and Creighton University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Credit Union of Colorado Foundation?
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation reported $562K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $352K.
What is Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's EIN?
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4319925. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Credit Union of Colorado Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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