United Way of Southwest Colorado
WE UNITE AND SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ADDRESSING COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED NEEDS TO HELP PEOPLE THRIVE IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$442K
+697.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+99.3% YoY
About United Way of Southwest Colorado
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Southwest Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DURANGO, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $442K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,180,806 | $1,084,174 | $938,240 |
| Revenue | $1,868,002 | $1,604,725 | $1,758,737 |
| Expenses | $1,731,669 | $1,437,228 | $1,794,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,343 | $26,158 | $13,633 |
| 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
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Volunteers of America Colorado ($48,500), Housing Solutions for the ($42,000), Onward a Community Foundation ($39,132).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 THE CHILDREN DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $6,250 |
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $9,500 |
| ALTERNATIVE HORIZONS CORPORATION DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $13,500 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $15,500 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LA PLATA COUNTY DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $27,500 |
| COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INC DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $24,000 |
| COMPANEROS FOUR CORNERS IMMIGRANT DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $14,000 |
| DOLORES PUBLIC LIBRARY DOLORES, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $13,976 |
| DURANGO ADULT EDUCATION CENTER CORTEZ, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $20,000 |
| DURANGO FOOD BANK DURANGO, CO | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $6,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN URBAN | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $82,823 |
| BRIGID KORCE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNA GANNON-WAITE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LAURA LEWIS-MARCHINO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AMIE BRYANT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MORGAN DUFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRANDIE FLANN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WARD HOLMES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TARA KIENE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MATT KLAUSMEIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MEGAN MOOMEY LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VAUGHN MORRIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAY WOOD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Southwest Colorado?
United Way of Southwest Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DURANGO, CO. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Southwest Colorado?
As of 2024, United Way of Southwest Colorado holds $1.2M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 28 grants totaling $442K in 2024.
Where does United Way of Southwest Colorado operate?
United Way of Southwest Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does United Way of Southwest Colorado award?
In 2024, United Way of Southwest Colorado awarded 28 grants totaling $442K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Southwest Colorado's EIN?
United Way of Southwest Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7113221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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