West Central Colorado UniServ Unit
West Central Colorado UniServ is the unit field office coordinating programs with 9 area Local Education Associations. We are the the direct link to the state affiliate, the Colorado Education Association, and the national affiliate, the National Education Association.
West Central Colorado UniServ Unit at a glance
In short: West Central Colorado UniServ Unit gave $99K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $99K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,806
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $98,806
- Median grant
- $98,806
- 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 West Central Colorado UniServ Unit funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mesa Valley Education Association ($99K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K 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 $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Valley Education Association Grand Junction, CO | Expansion | $98,806 |
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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 | — | $313,885 | $541,644 | $98,806 | 1 | $972 |
| 2024 | $234,802 | $238,391 | $340,701 | — | — | $4,548 |
| 2023 | $330,795 | $155,596 | $196,417 | — | — | $2,785 |
| 2022 | $374,945 | $211,797 | $217,055 | — | — | $474 |
| 2021 | $380,203 | $214,444 | $177,670 | — | — | $689 |
| 2020 | $351,622 | $214,125 | $179,462 | — | — | $745 |
About West Central Colorado UniServ Unit
Based on IRS filings
West Central Colorado UniServ Unit is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Junction, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $99K. Net investment income was $972.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Central Colorado UniServ Unit is led by Jessica Johnson, Unit Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Johnson
Unit Chair
Vice Chair → Unit Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Couch
Uniserv Director
Chair Council Member → Prior Unit Chair, 2023
Prior Unit Chair → Uniserv Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$95K (2024) → $100K (2025)
Heidi LaDuke
Council Member
Treasurer → Council Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Ayer
Council Member
Vice Chair Council Member → Vice Chair & Current Treasurer, 2023
Vice Chair & Current Treasurer → Council Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Siettmann
Council Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Helken
Council Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cleon Hodges
Treasuersecretary
Treasuer → Treasuersecretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Musick
Alternative Council Member
Council Member → Alternative Council Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Seremak
Council Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Worth
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Amy Sue Janernick (2023–2024) — Unity Chair
- Former: Chris Harvey (2023–2024) — Council Member
- Former: Anthony Ortell (2024) — Council Member
- Former: Colton Berg (2024) — Council Member
- Former: Grace Lynch (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Nora Waldow (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Scroggins (2020–2023) — Uniserv Director
- Former: Melanie Dunn (2021–2023) — Prior Treasurer
- Former: Sally Higgins (2021–2023) — Council Member
- Former: Ginnelle Chavez (2023) — Council Member
- Former: Tara Niederkorn (2023) — Council Member
- Former: Audrey Neumiller (2020–2021) — Council Member
- Former: Kevin LaDuke (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Leslie Hammond (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Cott Siettman (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Melanie Kallemeyn (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Susan Avendsee (2020) — Council Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Tim Couch (UniServ Director).
Frequently asked questions about West Central Colorado UniServ Unit
How much does West Central Colorado UniServ Unit give each year?
West Central Colorado UniServ Unit gave $99K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is West Central Colorado UniServ Unit?
West Central Colorado UniServ Unit is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grand Junction, CO.
Where does West Central Colorado UniServ Unit operate?
West Central Colorado UniServ Unit has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is West Central Colorado UniServ Unit's EIN?
West Central Colorado UniServ Unit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0630754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
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