Cannabis Trade Federation Action
To protect and advance cannabis businesses, the plant and the people. To end federal prohibition and create a strong, diverse, and regulated industry.
Cannabis Trade Federation Action at a glance
In short: Cannabis Trade Federation Action gave $334K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $334K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $333,502
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $333,502
- Median grant
- $333,502
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Cannabis Trade Federation Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was US Cannabis Council ($334K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Cannabis Council Washington, DC | Cannabis advocacy | $333,502 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $381,764 | $815,699 | $333,502 | 1 |
| 2020 | $857,835 | $1,580,462 | $1,060,767 | — | — |
About Cannabis Trade Federation Action
Based on IRS filings
Cannabis Trade Federation Action is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $334K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cannabis Trade Federation Action is led by Adam Goers, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 23 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Adam Goers
Chair
Vice Chair & Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal Levine
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$72K (2020) → $0 (2021)
Brian Herrington
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Sederberg
Treasurer
CEO → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Culver
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dina Rollman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Conklin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Billingsly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lord
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ritter
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sullivan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Boord
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Sherman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Meachum
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Barsoom
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Maslow
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Fender
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Unruh
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Megyesy
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Kingsley
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Etten
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelli Hayes
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heather Azzi (2020) — General Counsel
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $153K, to Heather Azzi (General Counsel). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cannabis Trade Federation Action
How much does Cannabis Trade Federation Action give each year?
Cannabis Trade Federation Action gave $334K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cannabis Trade Federation Action operate?
Cannabis Trade Federation Action has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Cannabis Trade Federation Action's EIN?
Cannabis Trade Federation Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5302210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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