Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund
To engage children from birth to age 5 in a routine of daily book sharing with their parents to foster healthy brain development, parent-child bonding, and early literacy skills critical for school and life success.
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund at a glance
In short: Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,598
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $26,598
- Median grant
- $26,598
- Total assets
- $372,070
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focusedkids ($27K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focusedkids Carbondale, CO | Donor Development | $26,598 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $372,070 | $484,731 | $406,957 | $26,598 | 1 | $6,944 |
| 2024 | $336,357 | $305,606 | $289,531 | — | — | $1,426 |
| 2023 | $222,309 | $355,253 | $268,083 | — | — | $384 |
| 2022 | $124,884 | $203,567 | $216,235 | — | — | $19 |
| 2021 | $137,247 | $192,441 | $219,850 | — | — | $35 |
About Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund
Based on IRS filings
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glenwood Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $372K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund is led by Anna Lorenson MD, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Lorenson MD
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Wheeler-Del Piccolo
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $89K (2025)
Amy Treese
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Briar Schreiber JD MBA
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Holt
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ksana Oglesby CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Blauvelt
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Garcia Bernal
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Wells Federman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Laurale Cross (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Gorsett (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Bella Fabela (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Nims (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Blachly (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Hilary Drummond (2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Gorsett (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ksana Ogelsby (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $89K, to Suzanne Wheeler-Del Piccolo (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund
How much does Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund give each year?
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund?
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund reported $372K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $485K.
What is Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund?
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glenwood Springs, CO. It holds $372K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund operate?
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund's EIN?
Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0873041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS November 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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