Wind Crest Inc
Mission statement - home is belonging, peace of mind, love and acceptance. Welcome home!vision statement - Wind Crest, inc. Celebrates aging! Grounded in inclusion, innovation and advocacy, we create unparalleled value and opportunities for every life we touch. As part of the national senior communities enterprise, we leverage our strong financial foundation and governance for the benefit of seniors and those who support them.
Wind Crest Inc at a glance
In short: Wind Crest Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $570,660,408
- +3.4% 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 Wind Crest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimers Association - Colorado Chapter ($8K).
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 $8K (2024) to $10K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Association - Colorado Chapter Denver, CO | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,660,408 | $104,913,177 | $141,238,546 | $7,500 | 1 | $419,862 |
| 2023 | $552,098,400 | $96,292,689 | $112,649,968 | $9,991 | 1 | $269,158 |
| 2022 | $1,037,094,675 | $111,122,592 | $129,012,279 | $8,244 | 1 | $25,031,186 |
| 2021 | $994,750,892 | $101,821,214 | $111,506,294 | — | — | $22,161,164 |
| 2020 | $805,840,158 | $88,596,617 | $89,734,169 | — | — | $18,709,017 |
About Wind Crest Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wind Crest Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $570.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $420K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wind Crest Inc is led by Craig Erickson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Erickson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $280K (2024)
Eileen G. Erstad
Chair, President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice Chair, Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
Vice Chair, Vice President & Treasurer → Chair, President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Lux
Director & Finance
Director of Finance → Director & Finance, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Sara Stover
Director & Nursing
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Joshua Stermer
Director & General Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Barbara C. Bisgaier
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael W. Roskiewicz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie L. Reel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zina Jacque
Director
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Vice President, 2021
Vice Chair & Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monty C. Leonard
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela D. Paulk
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Sharp
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Clupper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Moscato
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yukari Harris
Speech Language Pathologist
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $117K (2024)
Tamara Bond
Physical Therapist
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Terri Dankelman
Manager & Home Support
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Chris Rathmann
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hall
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Colins
Vice Chair, Vice President & Secretary
Chair, President & Secretary → President & Secretary, 2022
President & Secretary → Vice Chair, Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Gantert
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Embley
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Stiner
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sawicki
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Sandy Shelpuk (2020–2023) — Sales Counselor
- Former: Tony Stephenson (2020–2023) — Sales Counselor
- Former: Beth Brandenburg (2021–2023) — Planning & Moving Consultant
- Former: C. Jackson Bain (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Arnold Speert (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Aukamp (2023) — Planning & Moving Consultant
- Former: E. Michelle Bohreer (2021–2022) — Former President
- Former: James P. Hayes (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Fredick W. Haas (2022) — Director
- Former: Ricko Rask (2022) — Nurse Practitioner & Ehwb
- Former: Arnie Speert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Fred Haas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sandy Buys (2021) — Personal Moving Consultant
- Former: Anne Mills (2020) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Markey (2020) — Director
- Former: Denise Aldana (2020) — Clinical Liason
- Former: Jackson Bain (2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Hayes (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michelle Bohreer (2020) — President
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 $280K, to Craig Erickson (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wind Crest Inc
How much does Wind Crest Inc give each year?
Wind Crest Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Wind Crest Inc?
Wind Crest Inc reported $570.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $104.9M.
What is Wind Crest Inc?
Wind Crest Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. It holds $570.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wind Crest Inc operate?
Wind Crest Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Wind Crest Inc's EIN?
Wind Crest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0549976. 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 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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