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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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