Nonprofit · EIN 84-0469270
COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Also known as COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Tax-exempt · GRAND JCT, CO 81505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $312,467,338 | $305,467,332 | $7,000,006 | $260,468,667 | $186,234,645 | $74,234,022 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $268,809,181 | $262,576,929 | $6,232,252 | $252,521,143 | $185,402,072 | $67,119,071 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,166,606
- Program service revenue
- $310,217,362
- Investment income
- $1,122,012
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$188,028
- Other revenue
- -$38,642
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,451,938
- Other salaries and wages
- $108,996,117
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $137,599,465
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,450
- Occupancy
- $9,018,718
- Depreciation
- $12,621,676
- Program services (functional)
- $235,140,078
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,327,254
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $252,521,143
- Total assets, end of year
- $260,468,667
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $186,234,645
- Net assets, end of year
- $74,234,022
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $159,680,120
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $74,234,022
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$100,870
- Gross receipts
- $312,781,642
- Employees
- 1,702
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1956
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Thomas | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $1,209,058 | $112,496 |
| James Rose | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $935,713 | $89,945 |
| Peter Shorten | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $831,796 | $68,656 |
| Kirk Clifford | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $756,285 | $77,319 |
| John Rawlings | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $700,357 | $72,874 |
| Enrique Orellana Jr | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $696,672 | $49,015 |
| Thomas Tobin | CMO Key employee | 40 | $619,542 | $87,930 |
| Joe Gerardi | COO/CNO Key employee | 40 | $416,185 | $66,131 |
| Pete Young | CFO Officer | 40 | $341,200 | $46,137 |
| John Skillicorn | Chief of Physician Practices Key employee | 40 | $310,347 | $64,828 |
| Amy Jordan | Chief Human Resources Officer Officer | 40 | $210,132 | $52,836 |
| Karen Martsolf | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $215,878 | $30,421 |
| Tawny Espinoza | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $184,734 | $54,734 |
| Boon Lowry | CIO Key employee | 40 | $170,302 | $48,468 |
| Scott Smith | VP Revenue Cycle(Feb-Nov 2024) Key employee | 40 | $184,387 | $26,191 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Harrington | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dan Rubinstein | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Nina Andersen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Todd Young | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Janet Brink | Prior Chair Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Justin Kaptuch | Chief of Staff (To 02/2024) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jack Ryan Bagley | Chief of Staff (From 02/2024) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jenna Noem | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JJ Stroh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dean Havilik | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Dale Rooks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Todd Hegstrom | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Florian Seeberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Grant Roper | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Shorten | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $850,007 | $29,655 |
| James Rose | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $823,856 | $32,057 |
| Kirk Clifford | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $770,958 | $39,950 |
| Enrique Orellana Jr | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $687,366 | $30,682 |
| Christian Thomas | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $700,904 | $16,125 |
| Rainer III William | Physician Highest-paid employee | 40 | $662,724 | $42,205 |
| Thomas Tobin | CMO Key employee | 40 | $577,793 | $37,980 |
| Joseph Gerardi | COO/CNO Key employee | 40 | $381,121 | $28,571 |
| John Skillicorn | Chief of Physician Practices Key employee | 40 | $281,787 | $32,760 |
| Florian Seeberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $224,329 | $27,840 |
| Pete Young CCOto 52023 | CFO (from 5/2023) Officer | 40 | $235,003 | $11,051 |
| Amy Jordan | Chief Human Resources Officer Officer | 40 | $181,337 | $29,437 |
| Karen Martsolf | Chief Marketing Officer Officer | 40 | $181,647 | $11,123 |
| Tawny Espinoza | Chief Development Officer Key employee | 40 | $163,359 | $25,656 |
| Ed Johlman | CFO (01/01/2023-03/31/2023) Officer | 40 | $141,973 | $13,168 |
| Michael Rogers | CFO (04/01/2023-05/31/2023) Officer | 40 | $71,268 | $493 |
| Janet Brink | Chair & Foundation Liaison Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deedra Shear | Vice Chair(THROUGH 01/31/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Harrington | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Young | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JJ Stroh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Havlik | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Noem | Vice Chair (From 02/01/2023) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Rooks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Hegstrom | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Rubinstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Kaptuch | Chief of Staff Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Anderson | Board Member (From 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2351 G RD, GRAND JCT, CO 81505-9641
- In care of
- % PETE YOUNG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTIAN THOMAS, 2351 G Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTIAN THOMAS, CEO
- Phone
- (970) 256-6321
- Return prepared by
- Sorren Inc
Mission
THE MISSION OF COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Program accomplishments
- Community Hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, urgent, and primary health care services to communities in western Colorado which has been identified as a physician shortage area. During the tax year ended December 2024, Community Hospital had 13,065 patient days, 22,459 emergency room visits, 18,662 urgent care visits, 66,270 primary care visits, 12,366 oncology infusions and performed 5,076 surgeries. During the tax year, the Hospital was able to provide charity care services to those who could not otherwise afford necessary medical care. The Hospital provides care to persons covered by governmental programs at/or below cost and to individuals who are unable to pay.Expenses $235,140,078 · revenue $310,279,590
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0469270
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E220)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $260,468,667
- Income (IRS master file)
- $312,781,642
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $312,467,338 | $305,467,332 | $260,468,667 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $268,809,181 | $262,576,929 | $252,521,143 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $240,542,917 | $240,015,615 | $210,138,027 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-0469270).
Questions about COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM is 84-0469270.
- Is COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTIAN THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,209,058 (Christian Thomas, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $312,467,338, expenses of $305,467,332 and total assets of $260,468,667 at year end.
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