Colorado Democracy Alliance
The Colorado Democracy Alliance is an organization committed to protecting democracy and expanding Colorados civic engagement ecosystem.
Colorado Democracy Alliance at a glance
In short: Colorado Democracy Alliance gave $125K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,250
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $190,370
- -32.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colorado Democracy Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mainstream Colorado Action ($50K). Together the top 4 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $170K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstream Colorado Action Denver, CO | — | $50,000 |
| New Era Colorado Denver, CO | — | $25,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota Phoenix, AZ | — | $25,000 |
| Servicios Sigue Action Fund Denver, CO | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,370 | $355,020 | $440,686 | $125,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $280,838 | $615,075 | $524,974 | $170,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $190,845 | $331,875 | $333,032 | $100,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $192,149 | $363,650 | $195,921 | — | — |
About Colorado Democracy Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Democracy Alliance is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $125K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Democracy Alliance is led by Daniel Ramos, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Ramos
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
22 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $70K (2025)
Jayson Sime
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
21 hrs/week
$13K (2025)
Jen Walmer
Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Eichberg
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Acker-Lyons
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Egan
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Iacino
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Walsh
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Schauble
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Schwartz
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Kaygi
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joe Zimlich (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Kathy Rendon (2022–2023) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $70K, to Daniel Ramos (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Democracy Alliance
How much does Colorado Democracy Alliance give each year?
Colorado Democracy Alliance gave $125K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $170K across 5 grants.
What is Colorado Democracy Alliance's typical grant size?
Colorado Democracy Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Colorado Democracy Alliance give grants?
Colorado Democracy Alliance gives mostly in Colorado: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
How large is Colorado Democracy Alliance?
Colorado Democracy Alliance reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $355K.
What is Colorado Democracy Alliance's EIN?
Colorado Democracy Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4366413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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