ENT Credit Union
Ent Credit Union is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its mission is to improve its members’ financial quality of life, and it also supports nonprofit organizations in communities it serves through philanthropy and community advocacy. The organization’s website describes its giving as continuing under Wings Credit Union.
ENT Credit Union at a glance
In short: ENT Credit Union gave $1.9M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Colorado. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,869,931
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +45.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,628
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $9,839,179,338
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (27 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to ENT Credit Union
- Next open deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Community Advocate Award)
- Contact
Mailing address: 11550 Ent Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: (719) 574-1100
Website: https://ent.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ENT Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($265K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 209 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ent’s filing describes service across 21 Colorado counties along the an individual recipient Its philanthropic materials describe support for communities it serves and organizations with statewide reach. The YES Grants program is for nonprofits serving Colorado youth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is ENT Credit Union open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 54 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | General Support, Endowment | $265,250 |
| Pikes Peak United Way Colorado Springs, CO | Alice, 2-1-1 Program, | $175,500 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | Annual Scholarship Program, Economic Forum, Scholarships | $174,171 |
| Broncos Foundation Englewood, CO | Annual Support and "Enterception" Payment | $138,000 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | Partnership Agreement | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | Build the Change Support | $100,000 |
| Care & Share Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Receipt for Hope, Truck, Anniversary Tickets | $97,785 |
| Early Connections Learning Centers Colorado Springs, CO | Books at home, building at home libraries a program of early connections learning centers | $96,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Shamrock shindig (st. Patrick's day event), hunt family housing | $91,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center for the Pikes Colorado Springs, CO | Safe Passage Luncheon, General Operating Support, Shorts Week | $58,025 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,839,179,338 | $594,695,379 | $525,410,231 | $1,869,931 | 54 | $47,619,795 |
| 2023 | $9,792,983,683 | $534,822,373 | $474,438,526 | $1,474,901 | 37 | $37,088,081 |
| 2022 | $9,803,426,888 | $406,110,668 | $334,117,318 | $1,391,680 | 39 | $17,632,405 |
| 2021 | $8,749,547,485 | $326,625,920 | $273,872,799 | $1,395,406 | 31 | $6,644,107 |
| 2020 | $7,489,436,406 | $285,590,472 | $253,933,673 | $1,889,942 | 48 | $6,663,401 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ent states that its mission is to improve members’ financial quality of life. Its stated philanthropic focus areas include youth, education, community, and legacy. Examples include youth programs emphasizing housing, food, and mental and behavioral health; education, including scholarships; and community efforts addressing food insecurity, homelessness, poverty, housing, and community enrichment. Legacy support may continue for work connected to Ent’s Colorado Springs heritage.
Its 2024 filing also describes contributions for education, health, human services, community and economic development, and military recognition and morale. The filing says contributions support organizations in the communities Ent serves and/or the credit union movement.
Examples of supported organizations span several types of work. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation says its mission is to advance the hospital’s work in care, education, research, and advocacy for children and families. Denver Scholarship Foundation says it helps Denver Public Schools students enroll in and graduate from higher education by providing tools, knowledge, and financial resources. Goodwill of Colorado says its employment and life-skills programs foster opportunity and independence for people facing economic and developmental challenges.
Grantmaking
Ent reported 54 grants totaling $1,869,931 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $265,250, with a median of $10,500. Of grant dollars, 96% went to recipients in Colorado, 2% to Wisconsin, and 2% to Kentucky.
The largest reported grants included $265,250 to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation for general support and endowment; $175,500 to an individual recipient United Way for its ALICE and 2-1-1 programs; $174,171 to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs for scholarships and other purposes; $138,000 to Broncos Foundation for annual support and an “Enterception” payment; and $100,000 each to an individual recipient Community College and Habitat for Humanity of Fort Collins.
Ent’s Youth Endowment Series (YES) program supports nonprofits serving Colorado youth. The funder’s 2026 announcement says it planned to award $300,000 and that applications were due March 5, 2026. It also describes an employee panel reviewing applications. A separate Community Advocate Award recognizes individuals’ community service in Colorado; the program information lists awards of up to $50,000 and a December 15, 2026 deadline.
Funding applications are submitted through the online grant portal; requests or applications sent by email or mail are not accepted. The application asks for nonprofit and program information, geographic and community impact, employee volunteer information, and prior exposure to or relationship with Ent. The guidelines exclude, among others, individuals, sports teams, political organizations or candidates, labor unions, individual primary or secondary schools, primarily religious programs, and pass-through nonprofits.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chad M. Graves as President/CEO and Dan N. Leclerc as Chief Financial Officer. Other listed officers and directors include Matthew J. Gendron, Chief Engagement Officer; Mollie B. Bell, Chief Development Officer; Christopher J. Marshall, Chief Technology Officer; Jon A. Paukovich, Chief Lending Officer; and Stephanie S. Dombrowski, Mortgage Loan Officer. Richard A. Scholes and Christopher Chippindale are listed as Chief Experience Officers for part of the year; Jennifer S. Sussman is listed as Chief Marketing Officer for part of the year.
ENT Credit Union is led by Graves Chad M., President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Graves Chad M.
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2020) → $1.4M (2024)
Nicholson Pamela
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$84K (2024)
Ayen William
Director
Board Treasurer → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$47K (2020) → $78K (2024)
Martinez Ron
Director -
Cfa & Chairman → Director, 2021
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$56K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Drummer Timothy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$73K (2024)
Farmer Shanna
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$55K (2024)
Henze Katrina
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$72K (2024)
Irizarry Sarah
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$43K (2024)
Bell Mollie B.
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$691K (2020) → $735K (2024)
Dombrowski Stephanie S.
Mort Loan Officer
Mgr-Producing Mlo → Mort Loan Officer-Ext, 2023
Mort Loan Officer-Ext → Mort Loan Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.5M (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Gendron Matthew J.
Chief Engagement Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$908K (2020) → $1000K (2024)
Glover Walter
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$38K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Marshall Christopher J.
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$705K (2020) → $763K (2024)
Paukovich Jon A.
Chief Lending Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$511K (2020) → $566K (2024)
Scholes Richard A.
Chief Experience Officer -
Chief Experience Officer → Chief Experience Officer -, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$799K (2020) → $884K (2024)
Sussman Jennifer S.
Chief Marketing Officer -
Chief Marketing Officer → Chief Marketing Officer -, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$490K (2020) → $695K (2024)
Vadala Chris
Vice Chairman
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$43K (2020) → $78K (2024)
Galgano Jeffrey
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$34K (2023) → $75K (2024)
Leclerc Dan N.
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$784K (2023) → $585K (2024)
Chippindale Christopher
Chief Experience Officer -
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$516K (2024)
Duboue Tanya L.
Financial Advisor Senior
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$474K (2024)
Fistani Eugene A.
Financial Advisor Senior
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$401K (2024)
Harris Matthew E.
Financial Advisor Senior
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$385K (2024)
Kouri Jessica S.
Financial Advisor Senior
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$456K (2024)
Former officers (18)
- Former: Allman Gina L. (2020–2023) — Mort Loan Officer-Ext
- Former: Chandler Debbie (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Coon Mary J. (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer -
- Former: Drummer Tim (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kalletta Richard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kellner Robert C. (2020–2023) — Chief Risk Officer -
- Former: Nicholson Pam (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Stange Shirley D. (2020–2023) — Mort Loan Officer-Ext
- Former: Vogeney William D. (2020–2023) — Chief Revenue Officer -
- Former: Bechtel Thomas (2021–2023) — Mort Loan Officer-Ext
- Former: Henz Kay (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Serrano-Rojas Kevin A. (2023) — Mort Loan Officer-Ext
- Former: Flanagan Sharie K. (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President Human Resources
- Former: Vaughan Meredith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gradisar Suzanne (2021) — Mort Loan Officer-Ext
- Former: Benedetti Brett M. (2020) — Mgr-Producing Mlo
- Former: Greenwood Mary A. (2020) — Mgr-Producing Mlo
- Former: Schneider Clinton C. (2020) — Former Chief Risk Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.4M, to Graves Chad M (President/CEO). 24 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about ENT Credit Union
How much does ENT Credit Union give each year?
ENT Credit Union gave $1.9M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 37 grants.
What is ENT Credit Union's typical grant size?
ENT Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $34,628, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from ENT Credit Union that year got $20K on average.
Where does ENT Credit Union give grants?
ENT Credit Union gives mostly in Colorado: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (21 grants), Denver, CO (9 grants), Fort Collins, CO (5 grants) and Aurora, CO (3 grants).
Does ENT Credit Union give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of ENT Credit Union's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Support" (3 grants).
Who are ENT Credit Union's largest grantees?
ENT Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($265,250), Pikes Peak United Way ($175,500) and University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($174,171), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ENT Credit Union?
ENT Credit Union reported $9.8B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $594.7M.
What does ENT Credit Union fund?
Ent states that its mission is to improve members’ financial quality of life. Its stated philanthropic focus areas include youth, education, community, and legacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ENT Credit Union?
ENT Credit Union has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ent.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is ENT Credit Union's EIN?
ENT Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0470451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). ENT Credit Union funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ent-credit-union-morg_604e323d3f14434a8b56c08793601d9e
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