Southern Colorado Community Foundat
The Southern Colorado Community Foundation (SCCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation based in Pueblo, Colorado, established in 1998. The organization enhances the quality of life and promotes philanthropy across southeastern Colorado through leadership, resources, and traditions. SCCF is home to over 50 funds created by organizations, businesses, and individuals within the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.9M
+17.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+48.8% YoY
Grant Count
49
+32.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+12.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Southern Colorado Community Foundation enhances the quality of life and promotes philanthropy through leadership, resources and traditions.
The foundation supports a broad range of community needs including:
- Human services and community improvement
- Leadership development
- Education and after-school programs
- Arts and cultural initiatives
- Health initiatives
- Projects honoring veterans
- Scholarships for higher education
Grantmaking
SCCF manages multiple funds with varying guidelines and preferences. Grant opportunities are considered twice per year. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
s:** The Community Fund offers grants ranging from $500 to $5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SCCF serves 18 southeastern Colorado counties: Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Mineral, Otero, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Saguache.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $40.9 million
- Total Revenue: $5.79 million
- Total Expenses: $2.17 million
- Total Liabilities: $2.99 million
The foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,873,628 | $34,760,242 | $31,344,799 |
| Revenue | $5,793,723 | $2,359,538 | $1,820,056 |
| Expenses | $2,170,803 | $1,529,207 | $2,157,410 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,440,509 | $1,321,522 | $942,165 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
182 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Southern Colorado Community Foundat
E.M. Christmas Fund Grant
SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDAT
Amount
US $2,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Madeline Mellers Memorial Girls Golf Scholarship Grant
SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDAT
Amount
US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SCCF: Chamberlain Fund Grant
SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDAT
Amount
US $2,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Contact:
- Jeff Osterman (jeffosterman@sccfcolorado.org)
- Phone: 719-546-6677
- Address: 121 West City Center Drive #240, Pueblo, CO 81003
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY SHAW | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAN DEROSE | VICE-PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| BARBARA DUFF | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KEN WEST | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL BAXTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE BOWER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATSY CRESSWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GIGI DENNIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUNO DEROSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA MAES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE L RAWLINGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULETTE STUART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK SWANSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH SWERDFEGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL TILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF OSTERMAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 48 | $159,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded over $2,100,000 in 2024
The Community Fund has an active application deadline of September 1, 2026, with funding available for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the 18-county region
Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announces grants to regionalSCCF maintains a searchable Nonprofit Directory with 253 listed organizations across the region, categorized by service areas including youth services, human services, health, education, seniors, and more
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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