Rocky Mountain Health Foundation (RMHF) is a private 501(c)(3) health foundation established in 1998 and headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado. The foundation traces its roots back 40 years to Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP), one of the first Health Maintenance Organizations, which was started by physicians and community leaders to ensure access to innovative, quality, affordable healthcare. RMHF was incorporated as a state-wide nonprofit organization in 1997 and was established in its current configuration in 2017 when United Health Plans purchased Rocky Mountain Health Plans.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$85.8M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
275
+1.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-0.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks to "improve the health of Coloradans living on the Western Slope by investing in existing community assets and by acting as a catalyst for new approaches." The foundation defines health broadly as "physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease."
Primary funding priorities include:
- Social Determinants of Health — Programs addressing the underlying conditions that affect community health
- Basic Needs — Food security, housing stability, and essential resources
- Healthcare Access and Affordability — Direct physical healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and specialized disability services
- Physical Health Services — Medical, dental, vision, and hearing screening and direct services; health navigators and promotoras; hospice, palliative, and home health care; securing health insurance
- Behavioral Health — Mental health counseling and therapy (including grief counseling); substance abuse intervention and recovery therapy; suicide prevention; crisis response
- Specialized Disability Services — Early intervention, vocational training and supports, residential and supported living, day programs
- Positive Youth Development
- Workforce Development
- Emergency Funding
- Food Safety
The foundation supports organizations serving adults, children, and youth, with particular emphasis on marginalized and socially/economically disadvantaged populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation requires a structured application process:
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively serves nonprofit organizations on Colorado's Western Slope, covering 22 counties in western Colorado. The foundation is based in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $85,784,798
- Total Revenues: $5,805,330
- Total Expenses: $4,888,451
- Annual Giving: $4.89 million
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $82.3 million
- Revenue: $3.22 million
- Expenses: $5.13 million
- Total Liabilities: $123,000
Staffing:
- 3 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $85,784,798 | $82,253,098 | $75,669,606 |
| Revenue | $5,805,330 | $3,221,089 | $2,364,533 |
| Expenses | $4,888,451 | $5,128,590 | $5,100,564 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,655,603 | $4,899,741 | $5,116,299 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,612,956 | $2,776,908 | $1,748,370 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,137,862 | $3,815,262 | $3,962,642 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Rocky Mountain Health Foundation
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation: Basic Needs Fund Grant
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
US $10,000 - US $35,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation: Healthcare Fund Grant
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
US $10,000 - US $40,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation: Simple Gifts Fund Grant
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aspen Hope Center (ahc) ($38,000), All Points Transit ($28,000), Bright Future Foundation for Eagle County ($27,500).
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAELLE SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $152,588 |
| ROBERT TESCH | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | $825 |
| PATRICIA RIDDELL | PAST CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 1 | $900 |
| BERNARD BUESCHER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $810 |
| CHARLES BREAUX | TREASURER/FINANCE & INVESTMENT | 2 | $675 |
| JOEY MONTOYA BOESE | SECRETARY | 2 | $1,050 |
| KATHLEEN MCINNIS | GRANTS CHAIR | 1 | $1,250 |
| RICHARD BETTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $525 |
| KYLER RAE HIJMANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $825 |
| MARY SAL SCHAEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $549 |
| RICK GEISMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATHEW MENDISCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $900 |
| PAULA LOPEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $800 |
| CASSIE COMEAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $600 |
| IMO SUCCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $525 |
Contact Information
- Phone: 970.697.1023
- Email: info@rmhealth.org
- Address: 2768 Compass Dr., #109, Grand Junction, CO 81506
- Website: rmhealth.org
The foundation maintains a well-equipped conference room available for nonprofit use.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rocky Mountain Health Foundation fund?
The foundation seeks to "improve the health of Coloradans living on the Western Slope by investing in existing community assets and by acting as a catalyst for new approaches." The foundation defines health broadly as "physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease." Primary funding priorities include: • **Social Determinants of Health** — Programs addressing the underlying conditions that affect community health • **Basic Needs** — Food security, housing stabili…
How do I apply for a grant from Rocky Mountain Health Foundation?
**Grant Types and Sizes:** • Multi-year, General Operating grants available through the Healthcare Fund • Recent Healthcare Fund grants have ranged from $10,000 to $40,000 • The foundation made 272 grants in 2024 **Application Process:** The foundation requires a structured application process: 1. **Eligibility Quiz** — Applicants must complete an eligibility assessment to determine qualification for grant funding 2. **Pre-Application Call** — A required pre-application Zoom call is mandatory f…
Where does Rocky Mountain Health Foundation make grants?
The foundation exclusively serves nonprofit organizations on Colorado's Western Slope, covering 22 counties in western Colorado. The foundation is based in Grand Junction, Colorado.
What size grants does Rocky Mountain Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation awarded 275 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Rocky Mountain Health Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rocky Mountain Health Foundation's EIN?
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1424932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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