Grand Junction Imagination Library
To increase literacy and school preparedness by making books available to all children under the age of five living in the grand juncton, co area at no cost to their family.
Grand Junction Imagination Library at a glance
In short: Grand Junction Imagination Library gave $29K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $29K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $29,145
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $29,145
- Median grant
- $29,145
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Junction Imagination Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was United Way of Mesa County ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Mesa County Grand Junction, CO | To transfer funds to uwmc for its imagination library program | $29,145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $18,131 | $65,233 | $29,145 | 1 |
| 2021 | $47,103 | $64,347 | $67,627 | — | — |
| 2020 | $50,383 | $63,400 | $60,575 | — | — |
About Grand Junction Imagination Library
Based on IRS filings
Grand Junction Imagination Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Junction, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Junction Imagination Library is led by Kristi Calfee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kristi Calfee
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Higgins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Chivers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Webster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sutherland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Schuster
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lindsay Keller (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Richard Keller (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Diane Rino (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Brown (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Grand Junction Imagination Library
How much does Grand Junction Imagination Library give each year?
Grand Junction Imagination Library gave $29K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Grand Junction Imagination Library?
Grand Junction Imagination Library is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Junction, CO.
Where does Grand Junction Imagination Library operate?
Grand Junction Imagination Library has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Grand Junction Imagination Library's EIN?
Grand Junction Imagination Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2580290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Grand Junction Imagination Library funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · 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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