Defiance Thrift Store

Public charity · Grantmaker Glenwood Springs, CO EIN: 84-1395495

Defiance Thrift Store is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the people of the Roaring Fork Valley by providing affordable gently used goods and promoting environmental sustainability through reuse and recycling. Our mission is to support funding for local charitable programs, that offer resources for individuals and families in need. We are dedicated and foster community engagement through volunteerism to students, seniors, or those needing community service hours, employment for those with disabilities. We operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in accordance with Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Defiance Thrift Store at a glance

Total assets
$581,146
+6.4% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$317,986
+9.3% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$35
+16.7% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$251,338
-9.2% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Defiance Thrift Store funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Glenwood Springs

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 3 grants2024 0 grants2025

In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mountain Valley Developmental Services Glenwood Springs, COTo support some of the most marginalized and disenfranchised populations in their catchment service area.$12,500
Advocate Safehouse Project Glenwood Springs, COTo support some of the most marginalized and disenfranchised populations in their catchment service area.$12,500
Family Visitor Program DBA Great Expectations Glenwood Springs, COTo support some of the most marginalized and disenfranchised populations in their catchment service area.$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$581,146$317,986$251,338——$35
2024$546,159$290,984$276,798$35,0003$30
2023$559,993$303,926$292,881——$20
2022$575,178$301,210$240,291——$3
2021$538,342$289,849$296,259——$1
2020$566,596$256,661$241,435——$1

About Defiance Thrift Store

Based on IRS filings

Defiance Thrift Store is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Glenwood Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $581K in total assets. Net investment income was $35.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Defiance Thrift Store is led by Jody Wilson, Board Director & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Jody Wilson

    Board Director & Chair

    Board Director → Board Director & Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandy Swanson

    Board Director, Vice President & Treasurer

    Board Director → Board Director & Secretary - Treasurer, 2024

    Board Director & Secretary - Treasurer → Board Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angela Hancock

    Board Director & Secretary

    Board Director → Board Director & Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Sandra Hanson (2020–2023) — Board Director
  • Former: Angela Mills (2020) — Board Director
  • Former: Sandra Swanson (2020) — Board Director

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 Defiance Thrift Store

How large is Defiance Thrift Store?

Defiance Thrift Store reported $581K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $318K.

What is Defiance Thrift Store?

Defiance Thrift Store is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Glenwood Springs, CO. It holds $581K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Defiance Thrift Store operate?

Defiance Thrift Store has awarded grants in Colorado.

What is Defiance Thrift Store's EIN?

Defiance Thrift Store's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1395495. 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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