East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc, also known as The Fax Partnership, is a Denver, Colorado-based nonprofit formed in 2004. Its Form 990 filing type is a public charity. The organization supports residents and businesses along the East Colfax corridor and advances equitable development intended to sustain a diverse and affordable community.
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc gave $728K across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $727,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- Average grant
- $12,763
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,280,747
- -1.9% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 6740 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80220
Phone: (303) 284-4292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 303 CLFX LLC ($15K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as focused on the East Colfax corridor and adjacent neighborhoods, supporting the East Colfax community in Denver and Aurora. Its 2025 reported grants all went to recipients in Colorado, with the listed largest recipients located in Denver.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc gives
- Giving grew 2597% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $728K (2025). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $728K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 303 CLFX LLC Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance | $15,000 |
| Double Happiness Inc Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers other operating expenses | $15,000 |
| La Abeja Restaurant Inc Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers inventory/supplies other operating expenses | $15,000 |
| V Cut LLC Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers inventory/supplies adapting to new markets (e.g. Online, equipment purchase) other operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Cerebral Brewing LLC Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers | $15,000 |
| Denver Fresh MEX Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers adapting to new markets (e.g. Online, equipment purchase) | $15,000 |
| Dumass Holdings LLC Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers inventory/supplies other operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Ethiopian Restaurant Inc Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers inventory/supplies adapting to new markets (e.g. Online, equipment purchase) other operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Faithz LLC Denver, CO | Rent or mortgage payments (excluding taxes), utilities and insurance payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers inventory/supplies other operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Hollywood Nails Denver, CO | Payroll, benefits, or incentives (e.g., bonuses) to hire and retain workers inventory/supplies adapting to new markets (e.g. Online, equipment purchase) other operating expenses | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,280,747 | $2,182,416 | $2,388,381 | $727,500 | 57 | $7,390 |
| 2024 | $5,385,707 | $1,358,587 | $1,485,959 | — | — | $12,762 |
| 2023 | $5,471,048 | $2,749,014 | $1,291,490 | — | — | $609 |
| 2022 | $4,886,484 | $1,199,855 | $978,698 | $26,976 | 1 | $28 |
| 2021 | $228,210 | $685,755 | $601,466 | $16,100 | Total only | $73 |
| 2020 | $168,296 | $439,965 | $330,477 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to strengthen and support residents and businesses along the East Colfax corridor while advancing a vision of equitable development. Its stated work includes connecting low-income renters and homeowners with services to reduce housing costs and prevent involuntary displacement; providing local businesses with technical assistance and training; promoting community-serving development; and supporting arts, culture, and small businesses through the East Colfax Cultural District.
In its 2025 filing, the organization reported that it made grants to Denver recipients for costs including rent or mortgage payments, utilities and insurance, payroll and worker retention, inventory and supplies, adapting to new markets, and other operating expenses. The listed recipients include business entities such as 303 CLFX LLC and Double Happiness Inc. The organization’s website describes its Business Support Office as serving East Colfax corridor small businesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 57 grants totaling $727,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $15,000, with a median of $15,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Among the largest reported grants were $15,000 each to 303 CLFX LLC, Double Happiness Inc, La Abeja Restaurant Inc, V Cut LLC, and Cerebral Brewing LLC, all in Denver. The listed purposes included rent or mortgage payments, utilities and insurance, payroll and worker retention, and other operating costs; some grants also listed inventory, supplies, or adapting to new markets.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jim Johnson as chair, Darion Mayhorn as vice chair, Doug Wiley as treasurer, and Edward Kleban as secretary. It also lists Tor Erickson, George Meier, Tyler Boschert, Javonni Butler, Becca Bolden, and Dawn Holden as board members. The organization’s 2025 annual report identifies Monica Martinez as executive director.
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc is led by Monica Martinez, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica Martinez
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $129K (2025)
Jim Johnson
Chair
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darion Mayhorn
Vice Chair
Vice Chair Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Locks
Board Member
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2024
Past Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tor Erickson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Wiley
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javonni Butler
Board Member
Secretary → Past Secretary, 2024
Past Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becca Bolden
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Meier
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Boschert
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Kleban
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Gardner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Holden
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Zafra
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Soung
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Tortorelli
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Meer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Irene Aguilar (2021–2024) — Chair
- Former: Megan Tortelli (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Soung Kim (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Ford (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Yemane Habtezgi (2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Fernandez (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Leah Busam (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Hansen (2020) — Director
- Former: Heidi Aggeler (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Karen Finch (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to Monica Martinez (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc
How much does East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc give each year?
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc gave $728K across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc's typical grant size?
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,763, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc give grants?
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (57 grants).
Does East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc's largest grantees?
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc's largest 2025 grantees include 303 CLFX LLC ($15,000), Double Happiness Inc ($15,000) and La Abeja Restaurant Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc?
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to strengthen and support residents and businesses along the East Colfax corridor while advancing a vision of equitable development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc?
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc's EIN?
East Denver Colfax Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0633106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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