Colorado West Healthcare System is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Jct, Colorado, registered in 1984, with $312,467,338 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 77% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$312.5M
▲ 16.2% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$305.5M
Net assets
$74.2M
Employees
1,702
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Colorado West Healthcare System: 77% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Colorado West Healthcare System: 3 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Colorado West Healthcare System: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Colorado West Healthcare System: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve.
Revenue grew from $81.5M (FY2013) to $312.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$260.5M
Total liabilities
$186.2M
Net assets
$74.2M
Salaries & benefits
$137.6M
45% of expenses
Board members
12
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312,467,338▲16.2% | $305,467,332▲16.3% | $74,234,022▲10.6% | $260,468,667▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $268,809,181▲11.8% | $262,576,929▲9.4% | $67,119,071▲10.2% | $252,521,143▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $240,542,917▲21.4% | $240,015,615▲28.5% | $60,886,819▲25.6% | $210,138,027▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $198,148,366▲9.8% | $186,817,679▲11.2% | $48,468,020▲30.5% | $179,455,325▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $180,492,504▲19.7% | $167,946,754▲11.6% | $37,137,333▲51.0% | $125,735,865▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $150,784,871▲16.7% | $150,439,818▲15.8% | $24,591,583▲1.4% | $113,098,279▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $129,170,267▲16.0% | $129,889,286▲14.7% | $24,246,530▼15.1% | $110,194,423▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $111,337,575▲16.3% | $113,272,080▲22.4% | $28,571,023▼6.3% | $113,397,828▲84.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $95,746,213▲17.5% | $92,517,171▲20.1% | $30,505,528▲11.8% | $61,639,365▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $81,497,796 | $77,033,153▲1.8% | $27,276,486▲19.5% | $46,848,904▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $75,676,546▲2.3% | $22,831,182▲11.0% | $38,511,750▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $73,995,986▲6.3% | $20,565,123▲28.8% | $37,977,618▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $69,632,994▼0.7% | $15,961,374▲16.1% | $33,692,434▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $70,103,078 | $13,751,218 | $31,936,782 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Christian Thomas — $1,209,058 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Thomas | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,209,058 |
| James Rose | Physician | 40 | $935,713 |
| Peter Shorten | Physician | 40 | $831,796 |
| Kirk Clifford | Physician | 40 | $756,285 |
| John Rawlings | Physician | 40 | $700,357 |
| Enrique Orellana Jr | Physician | 40 | $696,672 |
| Thomas Tobin | Cmo | 40 | $619,542 |
| Joe Gerardi | Coo/cno | 40 | $416,185 |
| Pete Young | Cfo | 40 | $341,200 |
| John Skillicorn | Chief of Physician Practices | 40 | $310,347 |
| Karen Martsolf | Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $215,878 |
| Amy Jordan | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $210,132 |
| Tawny Espinoza | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $184,734 |
| Scott Smith | Vp Revenue Cycle(feb-nov 2024) | 40 | $184,387 |
| Boon Lowry | Cio | 40 | $170,302 |
| Dale Rooks | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Dan Rubinstein | Vice Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Dean Havilik | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Florian Seeberger | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Grant Roper | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Varian Medical Systems | Management System | $3,060,736 |
| Community Anesthesia Consultants | Anesthesia Services | $2,371,841 |
| Renovo Solutions LLC | Asset Mgt & Surgical | $1,922,223 |
| Nexus Spine LLC | Spinal Implants | $1,357,449 |
| Nuquest Inc | Radiopharmaceticals | $1,323,534 |
6 grants totaling $235K in FY2020. All grants made by Colorado West Healthcare System →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Health Network | Community support | $171,606 |
| Colorado Mesa University Foundation | General support | $20,700 |
| Grand Junction Soccer Club | General support | $15,000 |
| Redlands Middle School | Gym floor | $10,000 |
| Mesa Developmental Services | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Western Slope Center For Children | General support | $7,500 |
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Data for Colorado West Healthcare System (EIN 84-0469270) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.