West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association
The West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association's (WSCOGA) mission is to foster and promote the beneficial, efficient, responsible and environmentally sound development, production and use of western Colorado oil and natural gas. WSCOGA is an affiliated chapter of the Colorado oil & gas association, a nationally recognized trade association that aggressively promotes the expansion of rocky mountain natural gas markets, supply, and transportation infrastructure through its growing and diverse membership. WSCOGA strives to educate stakeholders, encourage technology enhancements and foster environmental stewardship throughout oil and gas operations and supply chains.
West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $406,118
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $489,396
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $10,168
- +65.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $442,911
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $406,118 | $489,396 | $442,911 | — | — | $10,168 |
| 2023 | $322,358 | $520,049 | $489,586 | $10,000 | 1 | $6,135 |
| 2022 | $211,766 | $419,985 | $366,036 | — | — | $1,365 |
| 2021 | $140,662 | $336,038 | $402,704 | — | — | $16 |
| 2020 | $201,640 | $377,136 | $381,271 | — | — | $1,056 |
About West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association
Based on IRS filings
West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Junction, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $406K in total assets. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association is led by Chelsie L. Miera, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chelsie L. Miera
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Stuart Hall
President
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Hotard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Bingham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Clark
Board Member
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Rider
President Elect
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rynearson
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quint Shear
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Drury
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Brennan
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Martinson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad McCloud
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Seitzinger
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Mizushima
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Eckman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Tucker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jonathan Wente (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Phelps (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Danny Bresnahan (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Ken Leis (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Richard White (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dwayne Knudson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Carlson (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Karen Pratt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Whitmore (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Pudlewski (2020) — Board Member
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 $134K, to Chelsie L Miera (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association
How large is West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association?
West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association reported $406K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $489K.
What is West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association?
West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Junction, CO. It holds $406K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association operate?
West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association's EIN?
West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2476676. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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