Colorado People's Action
Colorado People's Action (CPA) is a member-driven, racial justice organization dedicated to winning long-lasting progressive public policies in Colorado. CPA builds power by mobilizing voters, electing our own people to office, holding elected officials accountable, and working to put people before profit.
Colorado People's Action at a glance
In short: Colorado People's Action gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- -77.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,750
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $741,798
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Colorado People's Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado People's Alliance ($9K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $78K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado People's Alliance Denver, CO | — | $8,750 |
| Working Families Power Brooklyn, NY | — | $8,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $741,798 | $70,733 | $142,390 | $17,500 | 2 | $3,943 |
| 2023 | $879,592 | $238,141 | $241,068 | $78,250 | 5 | $3,882 |
| 2022 | $771,374 | $358,278 | $421,779 | — | — | $1,505 |
| 2021 | $873,954 | $344,694 | $488,127 | — | — | $1,337 |
| 2020 | $1,022,749 | $1,385,457 | $852,221 | — | — | $1,495 |
About Colorado People's Action
Based on IRS filings
Colorado People's Action is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $742K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado People's Action is led by Mielat Asrat, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mielat Asrat
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denisse Romero
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Temu
Former Chair
Board Chair → Former Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Deras
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Bliesener
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Murillo
Interim Executive
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christina Soliz (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lizeth Chacon (2020–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Dani Perea (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 People's Action
How much does Colorado People's Action give each year?
Colorado People's Action gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $78K across 5 grants.
How large is Colorado People's Action?
Colorado People's Action reported $742K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $71K.
Where does Colorado People's Action operate?
Colorado People's Action has awarded grants in Colorado, New York, Wisconsin.
What is Colorado People's Action's EIN?
Colorado People's Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1303316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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