West Community Economic Development Corp
Small business support, neighborhood revitalization, economic development.
West Community Economic Development Corp at a glance
In short: West Community Economic Development Corp gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,518
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,518
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,518
- Total assets
- $4,638,005
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who West Community Economic Development Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various Bucu Grants Awarded ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $42K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Bucu Grants Awarded Denver, CO | Building Improvements | $16,518 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,638,005 | $1,491,656 | $1,298,932 | $16,518 | 1 | $965 |
| 2023 | $3,865,410 | $1,786,734 | $1,493,016 | $41,600 | 1 | $1,684 |
| 2022 | $3,309,804 | $1,733,619 | $1,593,131 | $7,000 | 1 | $2,960 |
| 2021 | $2,372,449 | $847,271 | $1,317,220 | — | — | $1,104 |
| 2020 | $2,696,679 | $883,067 | $614,119 | — | — | $897 |
About West Community Economic Development Corp
Based on IRS filings
West Community Economic Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $965.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Community Economic Development Corp is led by Jose Esparza, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jose Esparza
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Jeri Barajas
President
Member at Large → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Elinoff
Treasurer
President → Former President, 2023
Former President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hiram Licea
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nestor Castillo
Member at Large
Treasurer → Member at Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Martinez
Secretary
Member at Large → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Laetz
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fermin Avila
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Steiner
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steph Frances
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Elvis Rubio (2021–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Elizabeth A. Moskow (2023) — Chief Strategy Officer
- Former: Jorge M. De La Torre (2023) — Director of Culinary Arts
- Former: Julie Casault (2023) — Director of Outreach & Operations
- Former: Christina Contreras (2020–2022) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Miriam Wilson (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Tom Fazio (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Marco Martinez (2020) — Member at Large
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 $144K, to Jose Esparza (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about West Community Economic Development Corp
How much does West Community Economic Development Corp give each year?
West Community Economic Development Corp gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is West Community Economic Development Corp?
West Community Economic Development Corp reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is West Community Economic Development Corp?
West Community Economic Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does West Community Economic Development Corp operate?
West Community Economic Development Corp has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is West Community Economic Development Corp's EIN?
West Community Economic Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1135942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 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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