Nonprofit · EIN 84-6044855
MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Also known as STRIVE
Tax-exempt · GRAND JCT, CO 81501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,638,847 | $14,935,054 | $1,703,793 | $19,379,373 | $2,332,527 | $17,046,846 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,167,626 | $15,192,623 | $975,003 | $20,114,502 | $4,771,449 | $15,343,053 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,331,468 | $15,610,134 | $721,334 | $19,549,408 | $5,181,358 | $14,368,050 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,239,699
- of which government grants
- $792,503
- Program service revenue
- $14,296,258
- Investment income
- $190,764
- Net rental income
- -$66,742
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$28,971
- Net income from gaming
- $7,839
- Other revenue
- -$87,874
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $403,051
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,632,203
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,210,057
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,853
- Accounting fees
- $63,700
- Occupancy
- $317,259
- Travel
- $184,270
- Depreciation
- $292,815
- Program services (functional)
- $12,894,727
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,886,618
- Fundraising (functional)
- $153,709
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,114,502
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,379,373
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,332,527
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,046,846
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,650,525
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,875,717
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $171,129
- Gross receipts
- $17,723,875
- Employees
- 343
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT JACKSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 39.8 | $170,578 | $22,503 |
| CHRIS BERGQUIST | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39.8 | $163,365 | $16,203 |
| RANDY BROWN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA KRIZMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FRANKLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA UBERSOX | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE HAYDEN | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN AUBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWNY ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MCKENDRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT JACKSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 39.8 | $179,238 | $21,640 |
| CHRIS BERGQUIST | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39.8 | $140,408 | $15,165 |
| DAVE HAYDEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FITZGERALD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA UBERSOX | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWNY ESPINOZA | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GRISIER | DIRECTOR (THRU 7/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN AUBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA KRIZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE KELLER | DIRECTOR (THRU 9/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE NORDINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY PICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR (FROM 10/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT JACKSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 39.8 | $158,324 | $17,436 |
| CHRIS BERGQUIST | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 39.8 | $133,539 | $13,824 |
| DAVE HAYDEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FITZGERALD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA UBERSOX | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWNY ESPINOZA | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GRISIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN AUBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA KRIZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE KELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE NORDINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY PICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 790 WELLINGTON AVE, GRAND JCT, CO 81501-6132
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER BERGQUIST, 790 WELLINGTON AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815016126
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER BERGQUIST, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (970) 256-8603
- Website
- WWW.STRIVECOLORADO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OF MESA COUNTY. WE PROMOTE, WITHIN CARING ENVIRONMENTS, OPPORTUNITIES THAT NURTURE PERSONAL GROWTH, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SUPPORT COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND ADVANCE THE INDEPENDENCE OF THOSE SERVED.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES - OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS THAT ARE CATERED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. OPTIONS INCLUDE HOST HOMES AND CONGREGATE APARTMENTS. MINIMAL SUPPORT STAFF IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CLIENTS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN HOMES OR APARTMENTS. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES IS FOR CLIENTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER AND LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRATION AND PRODUCTIVITY.Expenses $6,885,644 · revenue $7,749,341
- EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES - INCLUDES A NUMBER OF SUPPORTED COMMUNITY SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES. VOCATIONAL SKILLS FOCUS ON FOUR MAIN SKILLS INCLUDING COMMUNITY BUSINESS, COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND LIFE SKILLS. SPECIALIZED HABILITATION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ARE OFFERED IN FOUR DISTINCT SETTINGS WHICH ENABLE AN INDIVIDUAL TO ATTAIN THE MAXIMUM FUNCTIONING LEVEL OR TO BE SUPPORTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL TO GAIN AN INCREASED LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $3,848,835 · revenue $4,389,401
- CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ARE DESIGNED AROUND THE CHILD AND FAMILY NEEDS, CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. THE PURPOSE OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IS TO REDUCE, DELAY OR PREVENT OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT AND TO DECREASE STRESS ON THE FAMILIES THAT OFTEN OCCURS AS A RESULT OF SUPPORTING A FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN THE HOME.Expenses $1,721,233 · revenue $1,710,608
- CASE MANAGEMENT - INCLUDES SERVICES FOR EACH CLIENT, ASSISTED BY A CASE MANAGER IN A CLIENT / FAMILY DIRECTED SYSTEM OF COORDINATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY REGARDING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. CASE MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL PLANS, COORDINATING NEEDED SERVICES, MONITORING AND REVIEWING A CLIENT'S PROGRESS TOWARD INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM GOALS AND PROVIDING CONTINUOUS SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO CLIENT AND FAMILY.Expenses $439,015 · revenue $380,166
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-6044855
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,379,373
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,723,875
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,638,847 | $14,935,054 | $19,379,373 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,167,626 | $15,192,623 | $20,114,502 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,331,468 | $15,610,134 | $19,549,408 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,139,277 | $16,012,127 | $19,209,957 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 84-6044855).
Questions about MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
- What is the EIN of MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES is 84-6044855.
- Is MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 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 MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER BERGQUIST.
- Who are the officers and directors of MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,578 (GRANT JACKSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,638,847, expenses of $14,935,054 and total assets of $19,379,373 at year end.
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