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
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action at a glance
In short: Citizens for Free Enterprise Action gave $350K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $175K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $175,000
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $96,045
- +218.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Citizens for Free Enterprise Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was State Armor Action ($300K). Together the top 2 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Armor Action Chicago, IL | General support | $300,000 |
| State Solutions Inc Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,045 | $3,055,095 | $2,994,494 | $350,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $30,131 | $1,190,000 | $1,159,869 | — | — |
About Citizens for Free Enterprise Action
Based on IRS filings
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action is led by Douglas Ducey, CEO on every filing since 2023; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Ducey
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$546K (2023) → $1M (2024)
Matthew Kownacki
Policy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$155K (2024)
James Ricketts
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bennecke
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Raymond
Operations Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024)
Alfred Levitt
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Ricketts
Chairmanpresident
Chairman & President → Chairmanpresident, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Simmons
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Christensen
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $1.0M, to Douglas Ducey (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Citizens for Free Enterprise Action
How much does Citizens for Free Enterprise Action give each year?
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action gave $350K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Citizens for Free Enterprise Action?
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
Where does Citizens for Free Enterprise Action operate?
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
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.
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 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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