Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) is a public charity based in Mountain Village, Colorado, formed in 1984. Its work includes funding public gondola and chondola services, transportation initiatives, and grants and sponsorships intended to support economic activity and community vitality in Mountain Village.
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association at a glance
In short: Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association gave $1.6M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Colorado. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,570,918
- +316.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,728
- +316.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $78,790,250
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association
- How to Apply
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The website provides an online application and a downloadable form. Applications for the following year’s community-grants cycle are generally due by the last weekday of September at 5:00 p.m.; late requests may be considered if funds remain. The listed 2026 cycle deadline of April 3, 2026 has passed. Applicants are notified of the board’s decision in January of the funding year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 113 Lost Creek Lane A, Mountain Village, CO 81435
Phone: (970) 728-1904
Website: https://tmvoa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Mountain Village ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 58 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The community-grants program is directed to events and programs intended to be held in Mountain Village, Colorado. In 2024, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was 97% to Colorado, 3% to California, and 1% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $62K; repeat grants $111K. How we count
Medians: $62K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Mountain Village Mountain Village, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $1,137,372 |
| Mountain Village Promotional Association Mountain Village, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $117,372 |
| Telluride Film Festival Berkeley, CA | Sponsorship for Community Events | $39,500 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd Telluride, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $37,500 |
| Beyond the Groove - Club Red Telluride, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $35,174 |
| Hobnob Events and Festivals Denver, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $35,000 |
| Rasr Productions LLC DBA Telluride Autumn Classic Telluride, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $30,000 |
| Telluride Yoga Festival Telluride, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $25,000 |
| Telluride Arts & Architecture Telluride, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $24,500 |
| Telluride AIDS Benefit Telluride, CO | Sponsorship for Community Events | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant counts were 15 in 2024, 15 in 2023, and 12 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,790,250 | $14,179,412 | $11,656,522 | $1,570,918 | 15 | $1,542,289 |
| 2023 | $73,742,090 | $15,975,987 | $9,254,006 | $377,500 | 15 | $2,446,393 |
| 2022 | $63,866,459 | $15,557,307 | $8,144,957 | $278,805 | 12 | $378,441 |
| 2021 | $58,036,746 | $18,777,626 | $5,330,939 | $276,486 | 10 | $358,612 |
| 2020 | $44,378,012 | $15,219,205 | $5,746,769 | $207,267 | 6 | $1,225,270 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TMVOA’s stated mission is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of its members and community; maintain a desirable community and environment for owners, lessees, and guests; and protect property, property values, and property rights. Its website describes additional priorities including event sponsorship, gondola funding, grant awards, community research, and economic development.
The 2024 filing describes funding for public gondola and chondola operations, transportation intended to reduce congestion and related impacts, programs intended to generate economic activity and community vitality, and other grants and assistance for community benefit. The website’s community-grants information is directed to organizations proposing special events or programs intended to be held in Mountain Village.
Among the 2024 grantees, Mountainfilm describes its mission as educating and inspiring audiences through a film festival, symposium, and tour. Telluride Adaptive Sports Program says it provides educational and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities to support life skills, personal growth, and independence. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, TMVOA reported 15 grants totaling $1,570,918. The grants ranged from $7,500 to $1,137,372, with a median of $25,000. The listed grants were for community-event sponsorship. The largest awards included $1,137,372 to the Town of Mountain Village and $117,372 to Mountain Village Promotional Association. Other notable recipients were Telluride Film Festival ($39,500), Mountainfilm Ltd ($37,500), Beyond the Groove – Club Red ($35,174), Hobnob Events and Festivals ($35,000), and Telluride Adaptive Sports Program ($15,000).
TMVOA’s website says applicants must not have received Town of Mountain Village funding for the same purpose or request in the past or current year. Applicants seeking use of the Telluride Conference Center, gondola, or Town plazas must contact the relevant parties before completing an application. If awarded funding, applicants must submit Exhibits A and B within 45 days after the event; an event budget-versus-actual report may be submitted instead of Exhibit B’s requested Excel template.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chad Horning as chairman; Jim Royer as vice chairman; Tim Kunda as secretary/treasurer; Duncan Hogarth, Jeff Proteau, Sherri Reeder, Tom Richards, and John Volponi as directors; Anton Benitez as president and CEO; and Patrick Latcham as director of operations. The filing notes that Jeff Proteau left in September 2024 and Tom Richards left in January 2024. It also states that Horning, Richards, and Proteau were employed by TSG Ski & Golf, LLC, and that Royer and Kunda were TMVOA homeowners during the year.
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association is led by Anton Benitez, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anton Benitez
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$227K (2020) → $201K (2024)
Chad Horning
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Latcham
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Jeff Proteau
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Volponi
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Richards
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Hogarth
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Reeder
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Stenhammer
Administrator & Operations Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Jim Royer
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Kunda
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Abbott Smith (2021–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru May 2022
- Former: Bill Jensen (2020) — Prior Chair
- Former: M. Garrett Brafford (2020) — Director of Finan & Ops
- Former: Sean Stogner (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $201K, to Anton Benitez (President and CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association
How much does Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association give each year?
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association gave $1.6M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $378K across 15 grants.
What is Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association's typical grant size?
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $104,728, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association that year got $62K on average.
Where does Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association give grants?
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association gives mostly in Colorado: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Telluride, CO (10 grants) and Mountain Village, CO (2 grants).
Does Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship for Community Events" (15 grants).
Who are Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association's largest grantees?
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association's largest 2024 grantees include Town of Mountain Village ($1,137,372), Mountain Village Promotional Association ($117,372) and Telluride Film Festival ($39,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association?
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association reported $78.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.2M.
What does Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association fund?
TMVOA’s stated mission is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of its members and community; maintain a desirable community and environment for owners, lessees, and guests; and protect property, property values, and property rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association?
The website provides an online application and a downloadable form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association's EIN?
Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0955189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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