La Plata Economic Development Alliance
The Alliances mission is to create a vibrant and resilient economy through the recruitment, retainment, and growth of business to preserve our quality of life. This mission is achieved by workforce development, enabling business capacity, supporting affordable housing for the community workforce that is essential for long-term economic sustainability, and fostering public and private partnerships.
La Plata Economic Development Alliance at a glance
In short: La Plata Economic Development Alliance gave $563K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $562,812
- +150.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $70,352
- Median grant
- $72,000
- Total assets
- $1,352,240
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to La Plata Economic Development Alliance
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from La Plata Economic Development Alliance
Housing Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund
La Plata Economic Development Alliance
Amount
$950,000
Deadline
Ongoing
La Plata Childcare Investment Fund
La Plata Economic Development Alliance
Amount
$2.2 million goal for Year 1 ($1.2 million for educator wages; $800,000 for facility expansion)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who La Plata Economic Development Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fort Lewis College ($161K). Together the top 8 received $563K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $563K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $563K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | Workforce Development | $161,390 |
| Animas View MHP Co-Op Durango, CO | Housing | $78,632 |
| Elevation Community Land Trus Denver, CO | Housing | $75,000 |
| Twin Buttes TH LLC Denver, CO | Housing | $75,000 |
| MGL Developers LLC Denver, CO | Housing | $69,000 |
| Cael Indianapolis, IN | Housing | $52,600 |
| Pine River Commons Bayfield, CO | Housing | $31,500 |
| Southwest Co Education Collab Durango, CO | Housing | $19,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,352,240 | $1,425,181 | $1,422,048 | $562,812 | 8 | $27,516 |
| 2023 | $1,406,051 | $1,355,005 | $839,311 | $225,042 | Total only | $15,267 |
| 2022 | $849,537 | $573,629 | $481,206 | $20,000 | 1 | $13,371 |
| 2021 | $632,788 | $569,138 | $382,758 | — | — | $4,213 |
| 2020 | $391,955 | $286,126 | $315,431 | — | — | $165 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About La Plata Economic Development Alliance
Based on IRS filings
La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Durango, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $563K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Plata Economic Development Alliance is led by Michael French, Fmr Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael French
Fmr Executive Director
Executive Director → Fmr Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $74K (2024)
Sarah Tober
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Steve Elias
Chair
Director → Chair-, 2023
Chair- → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Tarkington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Salka
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Box III
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessika Buell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Curtis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Hartz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clark Craig
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Howe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Portz
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Dye
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Joe Theine (2021–2023) — Chair-
- Former: Kim Baxter (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Korman (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jameson Bobbin (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Patti Zink (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sharon Craig (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Barbra Noseworthy (2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Kimmel (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Clyde Church (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Stritikus (2020) — Director
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 $116K, to Sarah Tober (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about La Plata Economic Development Alliance
How much does La Plata Economic Development Alliance give each year?
La Plata Economic Development Alliance gave $563K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $225K in grants paid.
What is La Plata Economic Development Alliance's typical grant size?
La Plata Economic Development Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $72,000, and its average grant was $70,352, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does La Plata Economic Development Alliance give grants?
La Plata Economic Development Alliance gives mostly in Colorado: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durango, CO (3 grants) and Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does La Plata Economic Development Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on La Plata Economic Development Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Housing" (7 grants).
Who are La Plata Economic Development Alliance's largest grantees?
La Plata Economic Development Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Fort Lewis College ($161,390), Animas View MHP Co-Op ($78,632) and Elevation Community Land Trus ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is La Plata Economic Development Alliance?
La Plata Economic Development Alliance reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is La Plata Economic Development Alliance?
La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Durango, CO. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is La Plata Economic Development Alliance's EIN?
La Plata Economic Development Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1533334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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