Colorado Freedom of Expression
Colorado Freedom of Expression is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K.
Colorado Freedom of Expression at a glance
In short: Colorado Freedom of Expression gave $45K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $45K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $44,909
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $44,909
- Median grant
- $44,909
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Colorado Freedom of Expression funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was National Coalition Against Censorship ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Coalition Against Censorship New York, NY | Free Speech | $44,909 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6 | $44,938 | $44,909 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Freedom of Expression is led by Joyce Meskis, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joyce Meskis
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Freedom of Expression
How much does Colorado Freedom of Expression give each year?
Colorado Freedom of Expression gave $45K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Colorado Freedom of Expression?
Colorado Freedom of Expression is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO.
Where does Colorado Freedom of Expression operate?
Colorado Freedom of Expression has awarded grants in New York.
What is Colorado Freedom of Expression's EIN?
Colorado Freedom of Expression's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1721764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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