Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Grand Junction, Colorado, formed in 1996. It manages charitable funds and provides grants, scholarships, and other resources for residents and communities in western Colorado.
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc gave $8.0M across 194 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Colorado. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,018,883
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 194
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,334
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,550
- Total assets
- $211,061,767
- +13.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (54 of 194, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applicants register for an account in the foundation’s online grant portal. The organization’s account information must match its listing in the directory specified by the foundation. Applicants must have current IRS tax-exempt status, be registered and in good standing in Colorado, comply with Colorado’s Charitable Solicitations Law, and serve the foundation’s seven-county region. The Request for Funding process closes December 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; the Capital Campaign Request for Funding process closed September 4, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4334, Grand Junction, CO 81502
Phone: (970) 243-3767
Website: https://wc-cf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc
Bray Cares Foundation Grant
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Deadline
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Brownson Memorial Fund Grants
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Deadline not published
Community Food and Hunger Relief Projects Grant
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Who Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hilltop Community Resources ($538K). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,290), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
762 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 632 grants of 762 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s service area comprises Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, and Rio Blanco counties in Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to Colorado recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 194 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 54 of 194 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2021) to $8.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 194 grants totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Community Resources Grand Junction, CO | Youth Connections, Hilltop's Housing Continuum, Latimer House | $538,445 |
| Primehealth Grand Junction, CO | General Support | $446,819 |
| Homewardbound of the Grand Valley Grand Junction, CO | Pathways Family Shelter, North Avenue Shelter | $435,590 |
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Grand Junction, CO | General support, food for the hungry and hunger relief efforts | $401,081 |
| Mesa County Partners Grand Junction, CO | General Support | $391,606 |
| Hopewest Grand Junction, CO | General Support | $368,009 |
| Roice Hurst Humane Society Grand Junction, CO | General Support | $345,260 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County Grand Junction, CO | Residential Buildings in Mesa County | $343,480 |
| Colorado West Land Trust - Grand Junction Grand Junction, CO | General Support, Buy-Protect-Sell Project, Outdoor Wilderness Lab | $242,413 |
| Community Food Bank Grand Junction, CO | General Support, CHF Implementation Grant Programming | $159,500 |
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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 | $211,061,767 | $19,127,571 | $12,535,569 | $8,018,883 | 194 | $9,239,937 |
| 2024 | $186,547,695 | $20,506,408 | $11,067,334 | $6,959,368 | 166 | $6,797,638 |
| 2023 | $169,955,556 | $11,745,556 | $8,680,617 | $5,239,046 | 142 | $5,563,618 |
| 2022 | $151,229,607 | $57,197,510 | $7,032,223 | $4,278,533 | 135 | $43,444,367 |
| 2021 | $118,852,792 | $13,243,479 | $5,973,016 | $3,525,022 | 125 | $6,103,083 |
| 2020 | $99,414,963 | $6,145,035 | $5,866,013 | $3,741,983 | 110 | $960,172 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to amplify generosity in its communities by providing leadership, connections, and resources to meet the evolving needs of western Colorado. Its website also describes its role as promoting charitable giving, managing charitable funds, and providing grants, scholarships, and other resources.
Its stated initiatives include hunger relief, youth mental health and well-being, and conservation, outdoor recreation, and environmental stewardship. The foundation’s 2025 grants also show support for organizations serving needs such as housing, health care, food assistance, education, animal care, and land conservation.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Hilltop Community Resources says it serves individuals and families through programs including behavioral health support, intimate partner violence services, and assisted living. Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley says it assists homeless people in the Grand Valley, while Grand Valley Catholic Outreach describes providing food, clothing, and shelter to people in need. HopeWest says it supports families experiencing aging, illness, and grief; Roice-Hurst Humane Society says it provides care and shelter for homeless dogs and cats; and Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County says it provides affordable housing to people who are disadvantaged.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 194 grants totaling $8,018,883. Grant amounts ranged from $5,050 to $538,445, with a median of $15,550. The largest listed awards included $538,445 to Hilltop Community Resources for Youth Connections, Hilltop’s Housing Continuum, and Latimer House; $446,819 to PrimeHealth for general support; and $435,590 to Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley for its Pathways Family Shelter and North Avenue Shelter. Other large awards included $401,081 to Grand Valley Catholic Outreach and $391,606 to Mesa County Partners.
The foundation’s Request for Funding process accepts requests for general operating and project funding, as well as small capital requests under $25,000. Its Capital Campaign Request for Funding process is for capital requests over $25,000. These processes are not formal applications; submissions help the foundation identify community needs and match available donor funds with nonprofit requests. Requests are reviewed quarterly, and staff contact applicants within a month if there is a potential funding match. The website says typical awards are $1,000–$5,000 through the Request for Funding process and $10,000–$25,000 through the Capital Campaign process. It also says organizations typically receive funding through the Request for Funding process no more than once a year.
The 2026 Community Grants cycle offered competitive, two-step funding for essential safety-net services, beginning with a Letter of Interest. The cycle closed July 17, 2026, so that deadline has passed. The foundation also lists local community funds, including the West Elk Community Fund, with a September 15, 2026 deadline; that deadline has passed as well.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Wenzel as CEO/President; Cheree Seader as Director of Finance and Operations; Terri Chinn as Chair; Gena Cooper as Vice Chair; Tom Parrish as Secretary; David Lane as Treasurer; and Raul De Villegas-Decker, Jenny Hart, Abram Herman, and Gregg Kampf as directors.
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc is led by Anne Wenzel, CEO & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Wenzel
CEO & President
President & Executive Director → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $174K (2025)
Terri Chinn
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheree Seader
Director of Finance & Operations
Controller → Director of Finance & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $128K (2025)
Dan Prinster
Director
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hazel Stevens Price
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlton Mason
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joey Montoya-Boese
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Tolan
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Vanderleest
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul De Villegas-Decker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Kampf
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abram Herman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Unfug
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris McGuire
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Hart
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lane
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gena Cooper
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Parrish
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Bill Welch (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: David Livingston (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Beth Buescher (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Doug May (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Barb Chamberlin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kim Giannone (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Brown (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Katie Steele (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Monique Serra (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jay Moss (2020) — Director
- Former: Katie Mackley (2020) — Director
- Former: Martha Tjossem (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Rushmore (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Hoganson Hannah (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Corle (2020) — Director
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 $174K, to Anne Wenzel (CEO/President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc
How much does Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc gave $8.0M across 194 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.0M across 166 grants.
What is Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,550, and its average grant was $41,334, across 194 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Junction, CO (73 grants), Glenwood Springs, CO (14 grants), Montrose, CO (9 grants) and Delta, CO (9 grants).
Does Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (121 of 194) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Extracurricular Activities" (4 grants).
Who are Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hilltop Community Resources ($538,445), Primehealth ($446,819) and Homewardbound of the Grand Valley ($435,590), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,290), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc?
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc reported $211.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.1M.
What does Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to amplify generosity in its communities by providing leadership, connections, and resources to meet the evolving needs of western Colorado. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc?
Applicants register for an account in the foundation’s online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1354894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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