Colorado Democracy Alliance

Foundation · Grantmaker Denver, CO EIN: 20-4366413

The Colorado Democracy Alliance is an organization committed to protecting democracy and expanding Colorados civic engagement ecosystem.

Key facts about Colorado Democracy Alliance

In short: Colorado Democracy Alliance gave $125K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
20-4366413
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$125,000
Grants made (2025)
4
Average grant
$31,250
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$190,370
Primary geography
Colorado (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$190K

-32.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$125K

-26.5% YoY

Grant Count

4

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

-8.1% YoY

About Colorado Democracy Alliance

Based on IRS filings

Colorado Democracy Alliance is a nonprofit organization, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

DenverPhoenix

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants20225 grants20235 grants20244 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Mainstream Colorado Action: $50KMainstream Colorado Action$50KNew Era Colorado: $25KNew Era Colorado$25KMi Familia Vota: $25KMi Familia Vota$25KServicios Sigue Action Fund: $25KServicios Sigue Action Fund$25K

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
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

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$190,370$280,838$190,845
Revenue$355,020$615,075$331,875
Expenses$440,686$524,974$333,032
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)

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

Daniel Ramos — Executive Director: $70KDaniel RamosExecutive Director$70KJayson Sime — Executive Director: $13KJayson SimeExecutive Director$13K

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.

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