THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS PEOPLE POWER FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE SO ALL COLORADANS THRIVE. WE DO THIS BY ORGANIZING IN OUR COMMUNITIES ACROSS RACE, WINNING BOLD POLICY SOLUTIONS FOR ALL, AND BUILDING A MULTIRACIAL VOTING MAJORITY THAT TRANSFORMS OUR ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SYSTEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-15.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$69K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$17K
About United for a New Economy
Based on IRS filings
United for a New Economy is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COMMERCE CITY, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $56K.
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 | $4,892,474 | $5,800,983 | $5,699,086 |
| Revenue | $973,147 | $3,284,893 | $2,710,472 |
| Expenses | $1,371,056 | $2,138,889 | $1,678,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $56,265 | $22,708 | $3,009 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 9to5 National Association of ($20,000), Together Colorado ($19,000), Working Families Power ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TOGETHER COLORADO DENVER, CO | LEADERSHIP/RISE UP | $19,000 |
| 9TO5 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MILWAUKEE, WI | LEADERSHIP GRANT | $20,000 |
| WORKING FAMILIES POWER BROOKLYN, NY | LEADERSHIP GRANT | $15,000 |
| METRO CARING DENVER, CO | LEADERSHIP GRANT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA DEL CARMEN MEDRANO WEILER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $101,700 |
| RAJA RAGHUNATH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHY RENDON | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
| PILAR CHAPA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United for a New Economy?
United for a New Economy is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COMMERCE CITY, CO. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United for a New Economy?
As of 2024, United for a New Economy holds $4.9M in total assets with $973K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $69K in 2024.
Where does United for a New Economy operate?
United for a New Economy has awarded grants in Colorado, New York, Wisconsin.
What size grants does United for a New Economy award?
In 2024, United for a New Economy awarded 4 grants totaling $69K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United for a New Economy's EIN?
United for a New Economy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0019190. 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.
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