Ent Credit Union
Ent Credit Union is a Colorado-based financial institution and nonprofit credit union (501(c)(14)) established in 1957. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, the organization serves nearly 600,000 members across 21 counties along Colorado's Front Range. As a not-for-profit, community-chartered credit union, Ent provides comprehensive financial solutions including depository and loan products, ATM/debit services, financial education, insurance, and investment sales through 60+ service centers, online banking, mobile services, and telephone banking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.8B
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
Grant Count
54
Avg Grant Size
$35K
Mission & Focus Areas
Ent Credit Union's mission is dedicated to helping members improve their financial well-being and quality of life. The organization provides education, unbiased financial advice, and access to high-quality financial products and services.
Beyond member services, Ent supports nonprofits in the communities it serves through philanthropic giving aligned with four primary focus areas:
- Youth: Programs serving children under 18, with emphasis on housing, food, behavioral health, and mental health support
- Education: Classroom learning initiatives at all levels, with emphasis on scholarships for students attending Colorado-based universities and community colleges
- Community: Addressing major community issues including community enrichment, food banks, homelessness, and poverty
- Legacy: Organizations serving community needs consistent with Ent's Colorado Springs heritage
Grantmaking
Ent Credit Union awarded over $2.4 million in donations to Colorado communities in 2024. The organization operates the Youth Endowment Series (YES) Grants program, which awarded $250,000 to 74 Colorado nonprofits in 2024. Since its inception, the YES Grants program has distributed more than $2 million.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ent Credit Union focuses its philanthropic efforts on Colorado, serving 21 counties along the Front Range. The organization prioritizes organizations with statewide impact as well as those serving the communities where it operates.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9.84 billion
- Total Revenue: $594.7 million
- Total Expenses: $525.4 million
- Net Income: $69.3 million
- Net Assets: $976.8 million
- Total Giving: $2.475 million
- Employees: 1,779
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,839,179,338 | $9,792,983,683 | $9,803,426,888 |
| Revenue | $594,695,379 | $534,822,373 | $406,110,668 |
| Expenses | $525,410,231 | $474,438,526 | $334,117,318 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $47,619,795 | $37,088,081 | $17,632,405 |
| 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
168 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ent Credit Union
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAVES CHAD M | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $1,359,628 |
| LECLERC DAN N | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $585,356 |
| GENDRON MATTHEW J | CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $999,623 |
| SCHOLES RICHARD A | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER - PART YEAR | 40 | $884,243 |
| CHIPPINDALE CHRISTOPHER | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER - PART YEAR | 40 | $516,488 |
| BELL MOLLIE B | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $735,146 |
| MARSHALL CHRISTOPHER J | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $763,399 |
| SUSSMAN JENNIFER S | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER - PART YEAR | 40 | $695,280 |
| PAUKOVICH JON A | CHIEF LENDING OFFICER | 40 | $565,652 |
| DOMBROWSKI STEPHANIE S | MORT LOAN OFFICER | 40 | $1,156,359 |
| DUBOUE TANYA L | FINANCIAL ADVISOR SR | 40 | $473,803 |
| KOURI JESSICA S | FINANCIAL ADVISOR SR | 40 | $455,760 |
| FISTANI EUGENE A | FINANCIAL ADVISOR SR | 40 | $401,301 |
| HARRIS MATTHEW E | FINANCIAL ADVISOR SR | 40 | $385,240 |
| NICHOLSON PAMELA | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $83,733 |
| VADALA CHRIS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | $77,918 |
| GLOVER WALTER | TREASURER | 1 | $75,884 |
| GALGANO JEFFREY | SECRETARY | 1 | $75,425 |
| AYEN WILLIAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $77,672 |
| DRUMMER TIMOTHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $72,803 |
| FARMER SHANNA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $55,000 |
| HENZE KATRINA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $71,875 |
| IRIZARRY SARAH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $43,198 |
| MARTINEZ RON | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR | 1 | $35,750 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Ent Credit Union continues active grantmaking through its YES Grants program, with applications open for 2026 awards. In 2024, the organization awarded $250,000 through YES Grants to 74 Colorado nonprofits. The organization also offers a Nonprofit Banking Package providing specialized financial services to nonprofit organizations, with projected annual savings of more than $2,590 compared to other banking providers.
Applications now open for Ent Credit Union's 2026 YES GrantsData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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