Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc
Wheat Ridge 2020, inc. Dba localworks advances wheat ridge, Colorado, as a vibrant and sustainable community. Localworks focuses on providing programs and resources that enhance economic development, neighborhood revitalization, civic engagement and arts and culture.
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc at a glance
In short: Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,000
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $2,657,776
- +35.2% vs 2024
- 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 Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McIntyre-Reeves Industries LLC ($9K).
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
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 $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McIntyre-Reeves Industries LLC Golden, CO | To Support Small Businesses Utilizing the Makerspace Resources | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,657,776 | $1,091,443 | $936,403 | $9,000 | 1 | $26,415 |
| 2024 | $1,965,695 | $677,733 | $896,837 | — | — | $33,930 |
| 2023 | $2,173,577 | $388,221 | $520,302 | — | — | $22,552 |
| 2022 | $1,726,064 | $511,850 | $457,341 | — | — | $16,579 |
| 2021 | $1,700,928 | $517,831 | $452,305 | — | — | $3,294 |
| 2020 | $1,644,120 | $499,304 | $527,612 | — | — | $6,861 |
About Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wheat Ridge, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc is led by Paige Piper, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paige Piper
Executive Director
Current Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $102K (2025)
David Kueter
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Kerr
Makerspace Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Darin Hammerschmidt
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Gassen
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tadd Overstreet
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Blum Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Graeve
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Laufer
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Kostelecky
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Carpenter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Womble
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Martinez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Scofield
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Heyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Krause
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Stephanie Taylor (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Demott (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Buetler (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janenne Allen (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jeremy Schwartz (2020–2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Anthony Palumbo Jan To Feb (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Graves Jan To Feb (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Cooke (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Anthony Palumbo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Celeste Tanner (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joy Opp (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Katherine Cooke (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Kelsey Robb (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Meg Smit (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Atma (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Graves (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Duran-Marcum (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jill Tew (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kristen Dandurand (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Krystal Thompson (2020) — Board 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 $102K, to Paige Piper (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc
How much does Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc give each year?
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc?
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc?
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wheat Ridge, CO. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc operate?
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc's EIN?
Wheat Ridge 2020 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2550132. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
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