Unite for Colorado
To promote the common good and general welfare of americans by promoting public policy that strengthens the economy, promotes job growth, and supports fair and reasonable business regulations.
Unite for Colorado at a glance
In short: Unite for Colorado gave $5.3M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,278,210
- +264.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,055,642
- +118.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $234,125
- -88.7% 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 Unite for Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Dawn ($3.0M). Together the top 5 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 15 grants of 38 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Unite for Colorado gives
- Giving fell 30% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2023) to $7.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Dawn Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $2,985,000 |
| Western Way Action Englewood, CO | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Advance Colorado Englewood, CO | General Support | $400,000 |
| Ready Colorado Denver, CO | General Support | $385,000 |
| Defend Colorado Centennial, CO | General Support | $8,210 |
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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 | $234,125 | $5,344,052 | $7,176,876 | $5,278,210 | 5 | $44,781 |
| 2023 | $2,066,949 | $5,103,028 | $3,786,790 | $1,450,000 | 3 | $-41,972 |
| 2022 | $750,711 | $9,660,523 | $9,811,786 | $6,995,000 | 8 | $-39,477 |
| 2021 | $901,974 | $9,137,770 | $9,576,839 | $7,520,000 | 11 | $27,770 |
| 2020 | $1,341,043 | $18,515,289 | $17,174,246 | $5,299,000 | 11 | $164 |
About Unite for Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Unite for Colorado is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $234K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5.3M. Net investment income was $45K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unite for Colorado is led by Michael Fields, Director on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Fields
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katie Kennedy (2020–2023) — 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 Unite for Colorado
How much does Unite for Colorado give each year?
Unite for Colorado gave $5.3M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 3 grants.
What is Unite for Colorado's typical grant size?
Unite for Colorado's median grant in 2024 was $400,000, and its average grant was $1,055,642, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Unite for Colorado give grants?
Unite for Colorado gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Englewood, CO (2 grants).
Does Unite for Colorado give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Unite for Colorado's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Unite for Colorado's largest grantees?
Unite for Colorado's largest 2024 grantees include Colorado Dawn ($2,985,000), Western Way Action ($1,500,000) and Advance Colorado ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Unite for Colorado?
Unite for Colorado reported $234K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Unite for Colorado's EIN?
Unite for Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3634826. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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