The Conscious Alliance
The Conscious Alliance is a public charity based in Broomfield, Colorado. The organization describes itself as a national nonprofit supporting communities in crisis through hunger relief and youth empowerment, bringing together bands, brands, artists, and fans to help deliver food and other essentials.
The Conscious Alliance at a glance
In short: The Conscious Alliance gave $136K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,110
- +231.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $12,374
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,307,817
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Conscious Alliance
- Contact
Mailing address: 3801 Industrial Lane, Broomfield, CO 80020
Phone: (720) 406-7871
Website: https://consciousalliance.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Conscious Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turnpike Troubadours ($39K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as national and says it serves communities across the country, including economically isolated communities and Native American reservations. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in North Carolina, Washington, California, and Illinois. North Carolina accounted for 65% of grant dollars, Washington and California 14% each, and Illinois 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $136K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $136K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Global Arts Asheville, NC | Hurricane Relief | $20,000 |
| Turnpike Troubadours Benton City, WA | Hurricane Relief | $19,380 |
| Turnpike Troubadours Los Molinos, CA | Hurricane Relief | $19,380 |
| Bounty and Soul Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,350 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Hearts with Hands Inc Asheville, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Grassroots Aid Partnership Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Friends and Neighbors Swannanoa Swannanoa, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Beacon Foundation Swannanoa, NC | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Taste for the Homeless Riverdale, IL | Hurricane Relief | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s website reports that it spent $13,384,766 to support children, families, and others in need across the United States in 2025, and that combined administrative and fundraising expenses were below 5%.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,307,817 | $30,798,799 | $30,586,992 | $136,110 | 11 | $72,623 |
| 2023 | $4,168,794 | $17,279,206 | $17,209,121 | $41,108 | Total only | $1,891 |
| 2022 | $4,170,251 | $13,963,863 | $13,223,757 | $15,919 | Total only | $67 |
| 2021 | $3,472,577 | $8,072,090 | $7,355,588 | $76,782 | Total only | $30 |
| 2020 | $2,833,978 | $11,540,387 | $10,715,512 | $1,879 | Total only | $76 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to unify bands, brands, artists, and fans in support of communities in crisis through hunger relief. Its program description says that in 2024 it provided millions of meals and other essentials, while diverting millions of pounds of food from landfills.
The organization says it partners with schools, food pantries, and other community organizations. Examples among its 2024 grantees include LEAF Global Arts, whose mission is to build community, connect cultures, and enrich lives through arts programs, and Grassroots Aid Partnership, which says it provides healthy food supplies and services to underserved communities, particularly during disasters. Beloved Asheville describes its mission as bringing people together to address challenges including food insecurity, poverty, and health inequities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, The Conscious Alliance reported 11 grants totaling $136,110. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grant purposes were hurricane relief.
Notable recipients included LEAF Global Arts ($20,000), Turnpike Troubadours ($19,380 to each of two listed recipients), Bounty and Soul ($10,350), and Beloved Asheville, Hearts with Hands, Grassroots Aid Partnership, Friends and Neighbors Swannanoa, and Beacon Foundation ($10,000 each). Taste for the Homeless received $9,000, and Asheville Middle School received $8,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin Levy as executive director. Trustees listed are Alicia Karlin, Don Strasburg, Eric Mayers, Eric Pirritt, Gagan Levy, Gil Selinger, Johnny Alamo, Justin Gold, and Lauren Hillsburg.
The Conscious Alliance is led by Justin Levy, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Levy
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $171K (2024)
Alicia Karlin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Strasburg
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Mayers
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Pirritt
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gagan Levy
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gil Selinger
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Alamo
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Gold
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Hillsburg
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bank
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Luba
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oauren Lortie
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter-Christian Olivo
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Bonvillan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Simon
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Fiore Cohen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $171K, to Justin Levy (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Conscious Alliance
How much does The Conscious Alliance give each year?
The Conscious Alliance gave $136K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $41K in grants paid.
What is The Conscious Alliance's typical grant size?
The Conscious Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,374, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Conscious Alliance give grants?
The Conscious Alliance gives mostly in North Carolina: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (4 grants) and Swannanoa, NC (2 grants).
Does The Conscious Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Conscious Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Relief" (11 grants).
Who are The Conscious Alliance's largest grantees?
The Conscious Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Turnpike Troubadours ($38,760 across 2 grants), Leaf Global Arts ($20,000) and Bounty and Soul ($10,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Conscious Alliance?
The Conscious Alliance reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.8M.
What does The Conscious Alliance fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to unify bands, brands, artists, and fans in support of communities in crisis through hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Conscious Alliance?
The Conscious Alliance has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check consciousalliance.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Conscious Alliance's EIN?
The Conscious Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0035894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Conscious Alliance funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-conscious-alliance-morg_e4f89479273f478e9c85d04a3bcfad6e
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