CLCS Action
CLCS Action is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization committed to advocating for systemic changes to Colorado public education to increase quality, choice and equity for the benefit of all learners and families.
CLCS Action at a glance
In short: CLCS Action gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,258,878
- +168.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who CLCS Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora Citizens for Excellent Education ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How CLCS Action gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $563K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Citizens for Excellent Education Denver, CO | Support Ballot Measure | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,258,878 | $3,368,206 | $1,958,626 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $840,249 | $558,841 | $1,930,447 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $2,210,879 | $808,245 | $1,867,730 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $3,262,263 | $4,675,767 | $1,543,103 | $563,045 | 7 |
| 2021 | $97,894 | $210,681 | $128,237 | — | — |
About CLCS Action
Based on IRS filings
CLCS Action is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CLCS Action is led by Kyle Debeer, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle Debeer
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$32K (2023) → $170K (2025)
Daniel Schaller
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Wist
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hatcher
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lang Sias
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Polly Lawrence
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Rodriquez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Angela Sandoval (2024) — Director Gov Affa
- Former: Lauren Freemire (2024) — Director Region A
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $170K, to Kyle Debeer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about CLCS Action
How much does CLCS Action give each year?
CLCS Action gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is CLCS Action?
CLCS Action reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is CLCS Action?
CLCS Action is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Denver, CO. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does CLCS Action operate?
CLCS Action has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia.
What is CLCS Action's EIN?
CLCS Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4431049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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