WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 841354894 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

GRAND JUNCTION, CO

Total Revenue
$19,127,571
Total Expenses
$12,535,569
Total Assets
$211,061,767
Net Assets
$200,696,910
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
ANNE WENZEL
Phone
9702433767
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1996, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $19.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $6.6M, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AMPLIFIES THE GENEROSITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, CONNECTIONS, AND RESOURCES TO MEET THE EVER-EVOLVING NEEDS OF OUR WESTERN COLORADO HOME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,688,340

WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EXISTS TO AMPLIFY THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE REGION BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PURPOSE AND RESOURCES TO REAL COMMUNITY...

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WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EXISTS TO AMPLIFY THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE REGION BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PURPOSE AND RESOURCES TO REAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. THROUGH LEADERSHIP, TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS, AND STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING, WE HELP ADDRESS BOTH IMMEDIATE CHALLENGES AND LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES, ENSURING WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITIES CAN ADAPT AND THRIVE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Program 2
Expenses: $34,754

HUNGER RELIEF - THE WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A STRONGER, MORE COORDINATED RESPONSE TO HUNGER ACROSS OUR REGION. IN 2025, WE CONVENED THE MESA COUNTY HUNGER ALLIANCE TO...

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HUNGER RELIEF - THE WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A STRONGER, MORE COORDINATED RESPONSE TO HUNGER ACROSS OUR REGION. IN 2025, WE CONVENED THE MESA COUNTY HUNGER ALLIANCE TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION AMONG ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON FOOD ACCESS. GENEROUS DONOR SUPPORT AND FLEXIBLE FUNDING ALLOWED US TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO AID HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY GRANTS TO HELP FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE SNAP BENEFIT FREEZE. THESE COMBINED EFFORTS ARE HELPING COMMUNITIES RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE BUILDING LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $251,929

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING - RISING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE USE, AND THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE OUR COMMUNITIES. IN 2025, THE YOUTHSTRONG INITIATIVE...

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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING - RISING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE USE, AND THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE OUR COMMUNITIES. IN 2025, THE YOUTHSTRONG INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON BUILDING RESILIENCE AND SUPPORTING WELL-BEING THROUGH HEALTHY TECHNOLOGY USE AND LIFE SKILLS. THE HEADS UP PARENTING CAMPAIGN INTRODUCED TWO NEW CHARACTERS AND EXPANDED OUTREACH THROUGH BUS STOP FLYERS, RADIO SPOTS, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. EXPANDING INTO GARFIELD COUNTY, THE CAMPAIGN DREW ATTENTION FROM STATEWIDE FOUNDATIONS AND THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,791,298
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $9,239,937
Other Revenue $96,336
TOTAL REVENUE $19,127,571

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,536,053
Salaries & Benefits $1,583,880
Fundraising Expenses $77,486
Program Expenses $11,056,971
Other Expenses $1,415,636
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,535,569

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $19,127,571 $20,506,408 -0.1%
Expenses $12,535,569 $11,067,334 +0.1%
Net Income $6,592,002 $9,439,074 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
18
Volunteers
110

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$384,928
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANNE WENZEL CEO/PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$174,366 $67,711 $242,077
CHEREE SEADER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$128,329 $14,522 $142,851
TERRI CHINN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GENA COOPER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM PARRISH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LANE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAUL DE VILLEGAS-DECKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY HART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABRAM HERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGG KAMPF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLTON MASON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORIS MCGUIRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEY MONTOYA-BOESE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN PRINSTER DIRECTOR (THRU NOVEMBER 2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAZEL STEVENS PRICE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN TOLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS UNFUG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY VANDERLEEST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $19,127,571 $12,535,569 $211,061,767 $6,592,002
2024 $20,506,408 $11,067,334 $186,547,695 $9,439,074
2023 $11,745,556 $8,680,617 $169,955,556 $3,064,939
2022 $57,197,510 $7,032,223 $151,229,607 $50,165,287
2021 $13,243,479 $5,973,016 $118,852,792 $7,270,463
2020 $6,145,035 $5,866,013 $99,414,963 $279,022
2019 $8,603,710 $5,565,631 $88,267,866 $3,038,079
2018 $9,626,913 $4,398,182 $74,511,201 $5,228,731
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