Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc is a public charity based in Montrose, Colorado. It serves 18 communities in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties, supporting senior services, small businesses, and regional development.
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc at a glance
In short: Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc gave $410K across 30 grants in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in Colorado. 70% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $410,280
- -69.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 30
- -71.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $13,676
- +6.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $16,255,337
- -0.5% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (21 of 30, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 145 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: (970) 249-2436
Website: https://region10.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc
Community Business Preservation Program - Gunnison Cohort
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc
Amount
$130,000 (group award)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Region 10 Business Loan Fund
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Region 10 Economic Disruption Loan Program
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Senior Community Meals Inc ($58K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 163 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Region 10’s stated service area is Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties in western Colorado. Its 2022 reported grants went to Colorado recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 21 of 30 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 27% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $410K (2022) to $1.3M (2021). In 2022 it made 30 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Community Meals Inc Eckert, CO | Senior Support | $58,104 |
| Montrose County Sr Citizens Transpo Montrose, CO | General Support | $24,149 |
| Delta Theaters LLC Delta, CO | General Support | $17,500 |
| Action Learning Associates LLC Crested Butte, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Buffington Enterprises LLC Gunnison, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lehr Enterprises Inc Montrose, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Cai Long Inc Gunnsion, CO | — | $15,000 |
| Dreaming Tree Group Inc Crested Butte, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Elk Avenue Brewing Company Gunnsion, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| High Alpine Brewing Company Gunnison, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16,255,337 | $4,484,381 | $5,082,435 | $410,280 | 30 | $120 |
| 2021 | $16,331,779 | $8,034,942 | $6,561,268 | $1,337,990 | 104 | $102 |
| 2020 | $14,992,537 | $4,710,384 | $3,581,430 | $1,253,035 | 29 | $231 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Region 10’s stated mission is to provide programs and services that meet regional needs, are cost-effective, reduce the burden on local governments, leverage available resources, and support its charitable status.
Its programs include services for older adults; small-business lending, training, and advising; and regional development support. Its 2021 filing describes financial assistance to local organizations delivering senior nutrition, transportation, legal, dental, homemaker, information and referral, and ombudsman services. It also describes regional broadband work, transportation planning, business loan funds, and community technical assistance, including grant writing and management.
The 2022 grants included support for a range of local recipients. For example, All American Families received $7,500; the grantee describes its mission as helping families partner with the community so children thrive and supporting at-risk children in Delta County to become healthy, educated, and productive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, Region 10 reported 30 grants totaling $410,280. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $58,104, with a median of $15,000; all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The largest listed award was $58,104 to Senior Community Meals Inc in Eckert for senior support. Other notable grants included $24,149 to Montrose County Senior Citizens Transportation for general support and $17,500 to Delta Theaters LLC for general support. Multiple recipients received $15,000, including Action Learning Associates LLC, Buffington Enterprises LLC, Lehr Enterprises Inc, and Montrose Center for the Arts.
The organization’s website describes a Business Loan Fund for small businesses and nonprofits, with typical loans of $5,000 to $250,000. This is lending, not grantmaking. The listed Colorado CHIPS market-study award is funding received by Region 10 from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, not a grant Region 10 made.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Michelle Haynes as Executive Di, Roland Mason as chair, Kris Holstrom as vice chair, Jon Waschbusch as treasurer, and Roger Rash as past chair. It also lists Ben Tisdel, Elyse Ackerman-Casselberry, Michael Bacani, Mary Bacharan, and Mike Bordogna as members.
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc is led by Roland Mason, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 30 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Roland Mason
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Haynes
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $101K (2022)
Vincent Rogalski
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Ben Tisdel
Member
Past Chair → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Marshall
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Roberts
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delanie Young
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Suppes
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Nelson
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Cowels
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Gelwicks
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schmidt
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Clark
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Holstrom
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Mergelman
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Riba
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bacharan
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hockenberry
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bacani
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bordogna
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Graffmeyer
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Michael
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Rash
Past Chair
Chairman → Past Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Dohnal
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bynum
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Ackerman-Casselberry
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Davidson
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Gilbride
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Waschbusch
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Lampshire
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kristie Borchers (2021) — Member
- Former: Jack Graffmeyer (2020) — Member
- Former: Roy Anderson (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Crick (2020) — Member
- Former: Sandy Head (2020) — Member
- Former: Susan Thompson (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $101K, to Michelle Haynes (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc
How much does Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc give each year?
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc gave $410K across 30 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $1.3M across 104 grants.
What is Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc's typical grant size?
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,676, across 30 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc give grants?
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Delta, CO (13 grants), Montrose, CO (5 grants), Crested Butte, CO (3 grants) and Gunnison, CO (2 grants).
Does Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Who are Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc's largest grantees?
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Senior Community Meals Inc ($58,104), Montrose County Sr Citizens Transpo ($24,149) and Delta Theaters LLC ($17,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc?
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What does Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc fund?
Region 10’s stated mission is to provide programs and services that meet regional needs, are cost-effective, reduce the burden on local governments, leverage available resources, and support its charitable status. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc?
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check region10.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc's EIN?
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0631483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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