Rocky Mountain Health Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Junction, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 322 grants; the typical grant was $13,675 and the largest $108,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.9 million
- Number of grants322
- Typical grant$13,675
- Largest grant$108,000
- Assets$92.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 272 | $82.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 275 | $85.8 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 322 | $92.8 million |
How to apply
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rocky Mountain Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 322 | $4.9 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Community Resources Inc | Emergency funding | $108,000 |
| River Center of New Castle | Emergency funding | $54,000 |
| Hilltop Community Resources Inc | Emergency funding | $48,000 |
| Hilltop Community Resources Inc | Safety | $45,500 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | Workforce development | $45,000 |
| Housing Solutions for the Southwest | Emergency funding | $42,000 |
| Liftup of Routt County | Emergency funding | $42,000 |
| The Pinon Project | Emergency funding | $42,000 |
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach | Multi-need | $41,500 |
| Counseling and Education Center | Behavioral health | $41,500 |
| Counseling and Education Center | Workforce development | $40,000 |
| Family and Intercultural Resource Center (Firc) | Immigrant support - multi-need | $38,000 |
| Liftup of Routt County | Food | $38,000 |
| Valley Settlement | Immigrant support - multi-need | $38,000 |
| Aspen Hope Center | Behavioral health | $38,000 |
| Your Hope Center | Behavioral health | $38,000 |
| Better Tomorrow | Safety | $37,500 |
| Bright Future Foundation for Eagle County | Safety | $37,500 |
| River Bridge Regional Center | Safety | $37,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Immigrant support - multi-need | $36,500 |
| Integrated Community | Immigrant support - multi-need | $36,500 |
| Manna | Multi-need | $36,500 |
| Youthzone | Behavioral health | $36,500 |
| La Plata Family Centers | Immigrant support - multi-need | $36,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Emergency funding | $36,000 |
| Hispanic Affairs Project | Immigrant support - multi-need | $35,500 |
| Elevated Community Health | Workforce development | $35,000 |
| The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado | Workforce development | $35,000 |
| Center for Children | Safety | $31,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Grand Junction | Food | $31,000 |
| Compaeros | Immigrant support - multi-need | $30,500 |
| Mesa County Public Health | Multi-need - res nav | $30,500 |
| Family and Intercultural Resource Ctr | Emergency funding | $30,000 |
| Hilltop Community Resources Inc | Western slope health reporter | $30,000 |
| Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Western Colorado Area Health Education Ctr | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Yampa Valley Autism | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Volunteers of America - Southwest Colorado Division | Housing | $30,000 |
| Community Budget Center | Emergency funding | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michaelle Smith
- Bernie Buescher
- Bob Tesch
- Joey Montoya Boese
- Rick Geisman
- Kathleen McInnis
- Amy Davis
- Andrew Karow
- Hollie Vanroosendaal
- Kyler Rae Hijmans
- Cassie Comeau
- Richard Betts
- Imo Succo
- Mathew Mendisco
- Paula Lopez
Questions people ask
Does Rocky Mountain Health Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rocky Mountain Health Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 322 grants, with a typical grant of $13,675.
Who runs Rocky Mountain Health Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michaelle Smith (Executive Director), Bernie Buescher (Board Chair), Bob Tesch (Past Chair/Director) and Joey Montoya Boese (Vice Chair / Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Rocky Mountain Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and community development.