The Community Firm
The Community Firm dba community economic defense project (CEDP) is a not-for profit organization established to provide social services, public benefits, and policy change. Our mission is to keep coloradans housed.
The Community Firm at a glance
In short: The Community Firm gave $80K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $26,667
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $15,646,990
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Community Firm funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manna - the Durango Soup Kitchen ($30K). Together the top 3 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Community Firm gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $120K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manna - the Durango Soup Kitchen Durango, CO | 2024 Housing Stablization Subgrant | $30,000 |
| Total Concept Fowler, CO | 2024 Housing Stablization Subgrant | $30,000 |
| Coloradans for the Common Good Denver, CO | 2024 Housing Stablization Subgrant | $20,000 |
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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 | $15,646,990 | $102,215,388 | $99,637,105 | $80,000 | 3 | $145,448 |
| 2023 | $16,128,222 | $69,362,073 | $66,467,267 | $40,000 | Total only | $6,616 |
| 2022 | $23,651,721 | $84,503,443 | $81,946,257 | — | — | $1,607 |
| 2021 | $6,715,849 | $18,879,836 | $18,461,868 | $120,000 | 2 | $123 |
| 2020 | $320,409 | $336,443 | $16,241 | — | — | $2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Community Firm
Based on IRS filings
The Community Firm is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Community Firm is led by Zachary Neumann, Co-Founder & Co-Ceo since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zachary Neumann
Co-Founder & Co-Ceo
Executive Di → Executive Director & CEO, 2021
Executive Director & CEO → Co-Founder & Co-Ceo, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $189K (2024)
Sam Gilman
Co-Founder & Co-Ceo
Co-Founder & President → Co-Founder & Co-Ceo, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $189K (2024)
Jennifer Lopez
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Burt Nadler
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Victoria Suarez-Palomo
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Degenaro
Board Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$90K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Christina Garcia
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Rebecca Cohn
Chief Legal Officer
Head of Ced Law → Chief Legal Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Ceasar Jimenez
Vice President of Housing & Supportive Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Kirby Rising
Vice President of Program Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Rebecca Nelson
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Will Ritter
Vice President of Strategy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Marco Dorado
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Melissa Mejia (2022–2023) — Head of State Local Policy
- Former: Martha Lanaghen (2021–2022) — COO
- Former: Terrell Curtis (2021–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $189K, to Zachary Neumann (Co-Founder/Co-CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Community Firm
How much does The Community Firm give each year?
The Community Firm gave $80K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $40K in grants paid.
What is The Community Firm's typical grant size?
The Community Firm's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $26,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Community Firm give grants?
The Community Firm gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Community Firm give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Community Firm's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Housing Stablization Subgrant" (3 grants).
How large is The Community Firm?
The Community Firm reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102.2M.
What is The Community Firm?
The Community Firm is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Denver, CO. It holds $15.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Community Firm's EIN?
The Community Firm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4867019. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- 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
Live grants for the work The Community Firm funds
Crime & Legal Related Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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