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.
We The People Action Fund at a glance
In short: We The People Action Fund gave $1.4M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $197K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,376,000
- +358.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $196,571
- +293.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $4,583,971
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who We The People Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sixteen Thirty Fund ($475K). Together the top 7 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How We The People Action Fund gives
- Giving grew 788% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $475,000 |
| Intatai Foundation Seattle, WA | — | $250,000 |
| Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | Program support | $225,000 |
| Climate Equity Action Fund Grosse Pointe, MI | Program Support | $200,000 |
| WDN Action San Francisco, CA | Program support | $200,000 |
| Airlift Lansing, MI | Program support | $16,000 |
| Allied Media Projects Detroit, MI | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,583,971 | $2,232,819 | $1,657,713 | $1,376,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,449,964 | $2,110,424 | $787,365 | $300,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $1,905,292 | $2,074,750 | $1,858,697 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,647,369 | $2,056,137 | $485,758 | $155,000 | 3 |
About We The People Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
We The People Action Fund is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We The People Action Fund is led by Megan Hess, Co - Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Hess
Co - Executive Director
Co-Executive Director → Co - Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
19 hrs/week
$38K (2024)
Maria Ibarra-Frayre
Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
19 hrs/week
$43K (2024)
Stephanie Arellano
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arturo Reyes
Executive Officer
Chief Excutive Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
Chief Executive Officer → Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
19 hrs/week
$77K (2021) → $32K (2024)
Leah Boudreaux
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary Tr → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice BP Weeks
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Branden Snyder (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maurice Bp-Weeks (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephaine Arellano (2022–2023) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $43K, to Maria Ibarra-Frayre (Co-Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about We The People Action Fund
How much does We The People Action Fund give each year?
We The People Action Fund gave $1.4M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 6 grants.
What is We The People Action Fund's typical grant size?
We The People Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $196,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does We The People Action Fund give grants?
We The People Action Fund's top state is District of Columbia, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (31%) and Washington (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does We The People Action Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on We The People Action Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are We The People Action Fund's largest grantees?
We The People Action Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Sixteen Thirty Fund ($475,000), Intatai Foundation ($250,000) and Tides Advocacy ($225,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is We The People Action Fund?
We The People Action Fund reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is We The People Action Fund?
We The People Action Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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