Peoplefund
PEOPLEFUND CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR UNDERSERVED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES TO BUILD HEALTHY SMALL BUSINESSES.
Key facts about Peoplefund
- EIN
- 74-2814572
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $97,649,169
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$97.6M
+29.7% YoY
Revenue
$23.7M
+112.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$628K
+66.4% YoY
Expenses
$13.9M
+23.8% YoY
About Peoplefund
Based on IRS filings
Peoplefund is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $97.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $628K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $97,649,169 | $75,269,243 | $70,013,078 |
| Revenue | $23,699,129 | $11,176,295 | $11,186,466 |
| Expenses | $13,869,670 | $11,205,653 | $10,360,911 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $628,013 | $377,386 | $325,424 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Branham | Chair | 1 | — |
| Nina Nelms | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Larry Miller | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Anna Sanchez | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Beth Lipson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Cecilia Castelo | Director | 1 | — |
| Jack Nelson | Director | 1 | — |
| John Burer | Director | 1 | — |
| Dorothy Cleaves | Director | 1 | — |
| Nena Shah | Director | 1 | — |
| Bryan Rubio | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Moskovitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Stitt | Director | 1 | — |
| Melinda Costa | Director | 1 | — |
| Gustavo Lasala | President and CEO | 40 | $284,945 |
| Anthony Hedger | CFO | 40 | $225,654 |
| Jennifer Palecek | SVP of Philanthropic Partnerships | 40 | $178,149 |
| William Anderson | Director of Lending | 40 | $137,560 |
| Oscar Fernando Almanza | CIO | 40 | $168,732 |
| Patricia Colomo Baray | Director of Asset Protection | 40 | $111,599 |
| Stone Carroll | Director of Underwriting | 40 | $108,841 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoplefund?
Peoplefund is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $97.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Peoplefund?
As of 2024, Peoplefund holds $97.6M in total assets with $23.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Peoplefund operate?
Peoplefund has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin.
What is Peoplefund's EIN?
Peoplefund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2814572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.