Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc
The mission of Housing Solutions for the Southwest is to lead the way providing help, hope, and a seamless system of affordable housing services to our communities in southwest Colorado.
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc at a glance
In short: Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc gave $42K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $21K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $41,742
- -49.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $20,871
- -24.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,871
- Total assets
- $9,692,404
- +3.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Montezuma County Senior Center ($32K). Together the top 2 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2023) to $101K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montezuma County Senior Center Cortez, CO | Supportive Services | $31,742 |
| Volunteers of America -Co Durango, CO | Emergency Svcs/Other | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,692,404 | $2,732,646 | $2,294,721 | $41,742 | 2 | $10,690 |
| 2022 | $9,364,817 | $2,111,698 | $1,978,849 | $83,322 | 3 | $1,070 |
| 2021 | $9,256,182 | $3,579,408 | $1,880,747 | $101,026 | 5 | $801 |
| 2020 | $7,467,636 | $2,002,077 | $1,964,167 | $73,829 | 4 | $1,096 |
About Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc
Based on IRS filings
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Durango, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc is led by Rj Rieger, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rj Rieger
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaddis Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Fetchenhier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Garchar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Salka
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Kremer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Thurman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Mate
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Parisi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Schultz
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Mulvihill
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Salkind
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $134K (2023)
Jim Bolen
Past Chair & S
Past Chair & S → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Past Chair & S, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Low
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: John Egan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Bingham (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim White (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Banes (2021–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Brandi Curtis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Kimmel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paulette Gasner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gwen Lachelt (2020) — Chair
- Former: Jim Candelaria (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $134K, to Elizabeth Salkind (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc
How much does Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc give each year?
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc gave $42K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $83K across 3 grants.
How large is Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc?
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc?
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Durango, CO. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc operate?
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland.
What is Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc's EIN?
Housing Solutions for the Southwest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0853925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
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