We The People Action Fund
To promote racial and economic justice throughout Michigan by training and organizing community leaders across the state; Engaging community members in the development of thoughtful public policy solutions through nonpartisan educational means; Engaging in voter education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+32.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+358.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$197K
+293.1% YoY
About We The People Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
We The People Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.4M.
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 | $4,583,971 | $3,449,964 | $1,905,292 |
| Revenue | $2,232,819 | $2,110,424 | $2,074,750 |
| Expenses | $1,657,713 | $787,365 | $1,858,697 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sixteen Thirty Fund ($475,000), Intatai Foundation ($250,000), Tides Advocacy ($225,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $475,000 |
| Allied Media Projects Detroit, MI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Climate Equity Action Fund Grosse Pointe, MI | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Airlift Lansing, MI | Program support | $16,000 |
| WDN Action San Francisco, CA | Program support | $200,000 |
| Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | Program support | $225,000 |
| Intatai Foundation Seattle, WA | — | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Ibarra-Frayre | Co-Executive Director | 19 | $42,553 |
| Megan Hess | Co - Executive Director | 19 | $38,236 |
| Arturo Reyes | Executive Officer | 19 | $31,902 |
| Stephanie Arellano | Board Chair | 5 | — |
| Leah Boudreaux | Secretary Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Maurice BP Weeks | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We The People Action Fund?
We The People Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is We The People Action Fund?
As of 2024, We The People Action Fund holds $4.6M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does We The People Action Fund operate?
We The People Action Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Michigan, Washington.
What size grants does We The People Action Fund award?
In 2024, We The People Action Fund awarded 7 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $197K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is We The People Action Fund's EIN?
We The People Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3528071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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