Denver, CO

WEST COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

EIN 84-1135942

Community & Economic Development Small Business & Entrepreneurship Latino communities Low-income Communities of color

Mission

To eliminate inequity by building a stronger local economy with hard working people in disadvantaged Denver neighborhoods.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About WEST COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

West Community Economic Development Corporation operates publicly as BuCu West (Business + Culture) and is a Denver-based community development nonprofit that has evolved from a merchant group founded in 1987 into a full-scale organization supporting small business growth, property stewardship, and community preservation in west Denver neighborhoods. The organization runs programs to educate entrepreneurs, acquire and manage commercial property to preserve local ownership, and coordinate neighborhood-level connector work that reduces displacement and strengthens resident-led planning. BuCu West focuses its services on culturally rich, low-income communities (notably Westwood) by combining direct technical assistance, real-estate strategies, and partnerships with local government and foundations to create lasting economic opportunity.

Notable achievements

Kitchen Network economic impact (2024)

Through its Kitchen Network initiatives BuCu West reported $66.7 million in economic impact to Colorado in 2024, demonstrating large-scale local economic activity generated by supported food businesses.

Small business grant outcomes (2024)

BuCu West-supported businesses secured $229,000 in grant funds through technical assistance in 2024, reflecting measurable success in capital access and business stabilization for entrepreneurs it serves.

Neighborhood investment & preservation

The organization played a central role in attracting and coordinating over $110 million in public infrastructure and improvements to the Westwood neighborhood and has used property acquisition strategies to preserve affordable commercial space for local businesses.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.6M
Annual revenue: $1.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-1135942
Location: Denver, CO
Website: www.bucuwest.com
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recipient of competitive grants from major local funders, including The Denver Foundation and state/regional health and community funds, which have supported BuCu West’s programs and operations.

Maintains active partnerships with the City and County of Denver, including agreements to operate neighborhood facilities and collaborate on anti-displacement and economic development initiatives.

Operates as an established 501(c)(3) community development organization with publicly available Form 990 filings and multi-year demonstrated program activity in west Denver.

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