United for a New Economy
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.
United for a New Economy at a glance
In short: United for a New Economy gave $100K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +44.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +44.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,827,191
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United for a New Economy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 9TO5 National Association of Working Women ($25K). Together the top 4 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9TO5 National Association of Working Women Atlanta, GA | Leadership Grant | $25,000 |
| Western Colorado Alliance Grand Junction, CO | Leadership Grant | $25,000 |
| Companeros Four Corners Immigrantion Resource Center Durango, CO | Leadership Grant | $25,000 |
| Colorado Springs Pro-Housing Partnership Colorado Springs, CO | Leadership Grant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,827,191 | $1,364,175 | $1,502,163 | $100,000 | 4 | $117,983 |
| 2024 | $4,892,474 | $973,147 | $1,371,056 | $69,000 | 4 | $56,265 |
| 2023 | $5,800,983 | $3,284,893 | $2,138,889 | — | — | $22,708 |
| 2022 | $5,699,086 | $2,710,472 | $1,678,812 | — | — | $3,009 |
| 2021 | $4,591,264 | $3,811,746 | $1,231,692 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 2020 | $1,984,177 | $1,415,455 | $965,124 | — | — | $2,519 |
| 2019 | $863,407 | $1,585,296 | $1,675,026 | — | — | $1,653 |
About United for a New Economy
Based on IRS filings
United for a New Economy is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Commerce City, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United for a New Economy is led by Raja Raghunath, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raja Raghunath
President
Chairman → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Del Carmen Medrano Weiler
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$74K (2020) → $105K (2025)
Pilar Chapa
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Rendon
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ron Ruggiero (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Christina Morales (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Wardrip (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carmen Medrano Weiler (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: John Fleck (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Maria Del Carmen Medrano Weiler (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United for a New Economy
How much does United for a New Economy give each year?
United for a New Economy gave $100K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $69K across 4 grants.
What is United for a New Economy's typical grant size?
United for a New Economy's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United for a New Economy give grants?
United for a New Economy gives mostly in Colorado: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (25%).
Does United for a New Economy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on United for a New Economy's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Leadership Grant" (4 grants).
How large is United for a New Economy?
United for a New Economy reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is United for a New Economy?
United for a New Economy is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Commerce City, CO. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
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