Access Mode
Advancing equity in tech start-ups. Mentorship is provided with non-dillutive grants. Attendees are exposed to subject matter experts and permanent access to a community of BIPOC leaders.
Access Mode at a glance
In short: Access Mode gave $146K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $20,857
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $388,731
- +101.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Access Mode funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JTL Technologies ($30K). Together the top 7 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JTL Technologies Oakland, CA | Advancing Access Modes charitable mission to support the growth of technology companies in underserved communities and by overlooked founders equipping them to build scalable businesses that drive wealth and long-term opportunity. | $30,000 |
| GOYT Inc Dover, DE | Advancing Access Modes charitable mission to support the growth of technology companies in underserved communities and by overlooked founders equipping them to build scalable businesses that drive wealth and long-term opportunity. | $20,000 |
| Movespot Decatur, GA | Advancing Access Modes charitable mission to support the growth of technology companies in underserved communities and by overlooked founders equipping them to build scalable businesses that drive wealth and long-term opportunity. | $20,000 |
| Roam Stay Inc Everett, WA | Advancing Access Modes charitable mission to support the growth of technology companies in underserved communities and by overlooked founders equipping them to build scalable businesses that drive wealth and long-term opportunity. | $20,000 |
| ShuPlug Las Vegas, NV | Advancing Access Modes charitable mission to support the growth of technology companies in underserved communities and by overlooked founders equipping them to build scalable businesses that drive wealth and long-term opportunity. | $20,000 |
| Regis Arzu Aurora, CO | Advancing Access Modes charitable mission to support the growth of technology companies in underserved communities and by overlooked founders equipping them to build scalable businesses that drive wealth and long-term opportunity. | $20,000 |
| Ziga Denver, CO | Advancing Access Modes charitable mission to support the growth of technology companies in underserved communities and by overlooked founders equipping them to build scalable businesses that drive wealth and long-term opportunity. | $16,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $388,731 | $893,377 | $703,989 | $146,000 | 7 | $8 |
| 2023 | $192,640 | $645,518 | $588,137 | — | — | $78 |
About Access Mode
Based on IRS filings
Access Mode is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $389K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $146K. Net investment income was $8.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Access Mode is led by Zaneta Kelsey, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zaneta Kelsey
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Kevin Allen
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chistine Yun Sauer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Adams
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Peters
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Bevis (2022–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Zaneta Kelsey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Access Mode
How much does Access Mode give each year?
Access Mode gave $146K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Access Mode's typical grant size?
Access Mode's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Access Mode give grants?
Access Mode's top state is Colorado, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (21%) and Delaware (14%).
Does Access Mode give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Access Mode's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Access Mode's largest grantees?
Access Mode's largest 2024 grantees include JTL Technologies ($30,000), GOYT Inc ($20,000) and Movespot ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Access Mode?
Access Mode reported $389K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $893K.
What is Access Mode?
Access Mode is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $389K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Access Mode's EIN?
Access Mode's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3454913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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