Mesa Housing Inc
Provide housing, food, medical care and assistance to homeless, low income people, and recent parolees.
Mesa Housing Inc at a glance
In short: Mesa Housing Inc gave $100K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,133,120
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mesa Housing Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westside Cares ($40K). Together the top 4 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mesa Housing Inc gives
- Giving grew 300% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Cares Colorado Springs, CO | Assist with Mission | $40,000 |
| Ithaka Land Colorado Springs, CO | Assist with Mission | $30,000 |
| Peak Vista Community Health Centers Colorado Springs, CO | Assist with Mission | $20,000 |
| Annunciation House El Paso, TX | Assist with Mission | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,133,120 | $223,382 | $290,516 | $100,000 | 4 | $122 |
| 2023 | $1,198,153 | $182,845 | $238,026 | $50,000 | 3 | $4,808 |
| 2022 | $1,253,334 | $200,469 | $196,564 | $45,000 | 3 | $2,468 |
| 2021 | $1,249,429 | $236,262 | $152,230 | $25,000 | 2 | $2,119 |
| 2020 | $1,165,846 | $218,594 | $209,377 | $76,500 | 13 | $3,259 |
About Mesa Housing Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mesa Housing Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $122.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mesa Housing Inc is led by George F. Sheffer, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George F. Sheffer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmy Handen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $14K (2024)
Gl Scarborough
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fuller
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sheetz
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Handen (2020–2021) — Past Executive 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 $14K, to Emmy Handen (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Housing Inc
How much does Mesa Housing Inc give each year?
Mesa Housing Inc gave $100K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 3 grants.
What is Mesa Housing Inc's typical grant size?
Mesa Housing Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mesa Housing Inc give grants?
Mesa Housing Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does Mesa Housing Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Mesa Housing Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist with Mission" (4 grants).
How large is Mesa Housing Inc?
Mesa Housing Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is Mesa Housing Inc?
Mesa Housing Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mesa Housing Inc's EIN?
Mesa Housing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0508333. 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
(6)
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 August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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