Citizens for Free Enterprise Action
This Corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of IRC section 501(c)(4). The mission is to further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the United States by educating - Cont. Schedule O
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96K
+218.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$350K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$175K
About Citizens for Free Enterprise Action
Based on IRS filings
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action is a nonprofit organization, based in LITTLETON, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $350K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,045 | $30,131 |
| Revenue | $3,055,095 | $1,190,000 |
| Expenses | $2,994,494 | $1,159,869 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include State Armor Action ($300,000), State Solutions Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Solutions Inc Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| State Armor Action Chicago, IL | General support | $300,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS DUCEY | CEO | 40 | $1,000,000 |
| LAURA RAYMOND | Operations manager | 40 | $162,000 |
| MATTHEW KOWNACKI | Policy Director | 40 | $155,045 |
| JOE RICKETTS | ChairmanPresident | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES RICKETTS | Director | 0.5 | — |
| PAUL BENNECKE | Director | 0.5 | — |
| MARK SIMMONS | Treasurer | 0.4 | — |
| ALFRED LEVITT | VP and Secretary | 0.4 | — |
| STEVE CHRISTENSEN | VP | 0.4 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Citizens for Free Enterprise Action?
As of 2024, Citizens for Free Enterprise Action holds $96K in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $350K in 2024.
Where does Citizens for Free Enterprise Action operate?
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What size grants does Citizens for Free Enterprise Action award?
In 2024, Citizens for Free Enterprise Action awarded 2 grants totaling $350K — an average of about $175K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Citizens for Free Enterprise Action's EIN?
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2261982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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