Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc
Mesa county center of education, inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation (the organization''), was organized and is operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (the ''code'') and accompanying regulations. Specifically, the organization's activities will: (I) lessen the burdens of government of Mesa county, Colorado (the "county"); (II) construct a facility that will assist the county in advancing education; (III) construct a facility that will assist the county in providing relief to the poor and distressed or underprivileged; and (IV) construct a facility that will assist the county in promoting social welfare by combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc at a glance
In short: Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc gave $289K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $289K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $288,967
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $288,967
- Median grant
- $288,967
- Total assets
- $18,704,282
- -0.5% 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 Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mesa County ($289K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 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 $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa County Grand Junction, CO | To assist an early childhood education and community center. | $288,967 |
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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 | $18,704,282 | $184,112 | $291,467 | $288,967 | 1 | $184,112 |
| 2024 | $18,803,887 | $184,112 | $2,500 | — | — | $184,112 |
| 2023 | $18,625,025 | $184,112 | $5,250 | — | — | $184,112 |
| 2022 | $18,440,913 | $18,440,913 | — | — | — | $29,663 |
About Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Junction, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $289K. Net investment income was $184K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc is led by Matt Lewis, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Lewis
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kearsley
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Minnerath
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Todd Hollenbeck (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Xavier Crockett (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Janet Rowland (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jeff Kurh (2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc
How much does Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc give each year?
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc gave $289K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc?
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $184K.
What is Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc?
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Junction, CO. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc operate?
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc's EIN?
Southwest Colorado Leverage Lender Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0476096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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