Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY
To unite educators, industry leaders, and students throughout the yampa valley with a goal of creating shared career pathways and career-connected opportunities that empower students and contribute to a resilient region.
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY at a glance
In short: Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY gave $191K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,755
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $31,793
- Median grant
- $34,819
- Total assets
- $61,052
- -49.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steamboat Springs School District ($52K). Together the top 6 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs School District Steamboat Springs, CO | Cost Reimbursements | $52,360 |
| Colorado Education Initiative Denver, CO | Grant Support | $44,000 |
| Empower Schools Boston, MA | Grant Support | $40,000 |
| Hayden School District Hayden, CO | Cost Reimbursement | $29,637 |
| Moffat County School District Re-1 Craig, CO | Cost Reimbursements | $18,985 |
| South Routt School District No Re-3 Oak Creek, CO | Cost Reimbursements | $5,773 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,052 | $281,999 | $341,147 | $190,755 | 6 |
| 2024 | $120,200 | $120,200 | — | — | — |
About Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY
Based on IRS filings
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY is a public charity, based in Craig, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $191K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY is led by Jesse Larose, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jesse Larose
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Counts
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Jennifer Holloway
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Bruski
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wertheimer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammie Delaney
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ridder
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Owen
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lawrence
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Cocozella
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jc Norling (2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kirk Henwood (2024) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $18K, to Jessica Counts (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY
How much does Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY give each year?
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY gave $191K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY's typical grant size?
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY's median grant in 2025 was $34,819, and its average grant was $31,793, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY give grants?
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY gives mostly in Colorado: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (21%).
Does Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cost Reimbursements" (3 grants).
Who are Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY's largest grantees?
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY's largest 2025 grantees include Steamboat Springs School District ($52,360), Colorado Education Initiative ($44,000) and Empower Schools ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY?
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $282K.
What is Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY's EIN?
Yampa Valley Partnership for Students STEWARDSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3550864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
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