Western Colorado Community
Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1996. Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, the organization serves as a place-based charitable institution that holds multiple funds and provides financial support through grants and scholarships to nonprofits and students across western Colorado.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$186.5M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+32.8% YoY
Grant Count
166
+16.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+13.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Western Colorado Community Foundation promotes charitable giving, builds and manages charitable endowment funds for community good, and provides grants, scholarships, and other resources to benefit the residents and communities of western Colorado.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Youth mental health and wellness, including the YouthStrong initiative focused on building resilience and addressing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide considerations in youth
- Hunger relief, including support for the Mesa County Hunger Alliance and implementation of the Mesa County Blueprint to End Hunger
- Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, and Environment (CORE)
- Education
- Human Services
Grantmaking
WCCF awarded over $8 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofits and students throughout western Colorado in 2024. The foundation manages over 250 separately accounted charitable funds, each with its own purpose as described by donors.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WCCF serves a seven-county region in western Colorado:
- Eagle County
- Garfield County
- Rio Blanco County
- Mesa County
- Delta County
- Montrose County
- Ouray County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $186,547,695
- Total Revenue: $20,506,408
- Total Expenses: $11,067,334
- Employees: 15
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $170,000,000
- Total Revenue: $11,700,000
- Total Expenses: $8,680,000
As of 2022:
- Total Assets: $151,200,000
- Total Revenue: $57,200,000
- Employees: 13
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $186,547,695 | $169,955,556 | $151,229,607 |
| Revenue | $20,506,408 | $11,745,556 | $57,197,510 |
| Expenses | $11,067,334 | $8,680,617 | $7,032,223 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,797,638 | $5,563,618 | $43,444,367 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
18 open opportunities from Western Colorado Community
Bray Cares Foundation Grant
WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Brownson Memorial Fund Grants
WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Food and Hunger Relief Projects Grant
WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Grand Junction - Police Department ($193,950), Colorado Mesa University Foundation ($149,459), Community Food Bank ($139,395).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS AFTERSCHOOL CARBONDALE, CO | BALANCING MEDIA WELLNESS, RIFLE EXPANSION AND PROGRAMMING | $30,000 |
| ALL POINTS TRANSIT MONTROSE, CO | TRANSIT BENCH AND SHELTER FOR OURAY, UPGRADING DISPATCH COMMUNICATION TOOLS | $11,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS OF COLORADO DENVER, CO | DISASTER SERVICES IN WESTERN COLORADO | $10,000 |
| ASPCA NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| A SPECIAL PLACE CORPORATION GRAND JUNCTION, CO | SUPPORTIVE HOUSING | $31,000 |
| ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST CARBONDALE, CO | CONSERVING LAND AND CONNECTING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| BAT WORLD WEATHERFORD, TX | NEW CLASSROOM | $25,000 |
| BLUE SAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PAONIA, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| BRIGHT FUTURE FOUNDATION FOR EAGLE COUNTY AVON, CO | BRIGHT FUTURE FOUNDATION'S ENSURING FREEDOM PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| CARBONDALE EDUCATION FOUNDATION CARBONDALE, CO | MATCH CAMPAIGN, THE TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anne Wenzel – President and CEO
Vickery Fales Hall – Regional Outreach Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN PRINSTER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TERRI CHINN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBIN TOLAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID LANE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARY BETH BUESCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GENA COOPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAUL DE VILLEGAS-DECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ABRAM HERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGG KAMPF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID LIVINGSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLTON MASON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG MAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DORIS MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOEY MONTOYA-BOESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM PARRISH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAZEL STEVENS PRICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS UNFUG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY VANDERLEEST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL WELCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE WENZEL | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $189,313 |
| CHEREE SEADER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $122,506 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, WCCF continued its commitment to supporting nonprofits beyond grant funding, working to strengthen the nonprofit sector across western Colorado. The foundation provided staff support to the Mesa County Hunger Alliance and facilitated planning for hunger relief initiatives. Recent grants have supported projects including library accessibility improvements and nursing program development at regional institutions.
Community Grants - Western Colorado Community FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Western Colorado Community fund?
**Mission:** The Western Colorado Community Foundation promotes charitable giving, builds and manages charitable endowment funds for community good, and provides grants, scholarships, and other resources to benefit the residents and communities of western Colorado. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Youth mental health and wellness, including the YouthStrong initiative focused on building resilience and addressing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide considerations in youth • Hunger relief…
How do I apply for a grant from Western Colorado Community?
WCCF awarded over $8 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofits and students throughout western Colorado in 2024. The foundation manages over 250 separately accounted charitable funds, each with its own purpose as described by donors. **Typical award ranges:** $5,130–$433,980 **Grant types include:** • Bray Cares Foundation Grant • Brownson Memorial Fund Grants • Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, and Environment (CORE) Grant • Ouray County Community Fund Grant • Roaring Fork Valley Commun…
Where does Western Colorado Community make grants?
WCCF serves a seven-county region in western Colorado: • Eagle County • Garfield County • Rio Blanco County • Mesa County • Delta County • Montrose County • Ouray County
What size grants does Western Colorado Community award?
In 2024, Western Colorado Community awarded 166 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Western Colorado Community's EIN?
Western Colorado Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1354894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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