Western Energy Freedom Action
Our mission is to enable the delivery of low-cost electricity and energy freedom to the west through an efficient and integrated grid system.
Western Energy Freedom Action at a glance
In short: Western Energy Freedom Action gave $576K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $576,205
- +786.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,241
- +609.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,531,365
- +96.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Western Energy Freedom Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Energy Freedom Association ($450K). Together the top 5 received $576K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 17 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Energy Freedom Association Lakewood, CO | To Support C3 | $450,000 |
| Global Impact Alexandria, VA | Funding Pledge for WWGPI | $80,000 |
| State Solutions Washington, DC | 2024 RGA Membership | $25,000 |
| Five San Diego, CA | To champion the independent minded voter and stimulate the public dialogue | $14,000 |
| Western Interstate Energy Board Denver, CO | Contribution to Spring 2024 Crepc-Wirab- Denver, Colorado | $7,205 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,531,365 | $3,615,013 | $2,801,344 | $576,205 | 5 | $13 |
| 2023 | $780,619 | $4,134,827 | $3,570,273 | $65,000 | 4 | $146 |
| 2022 | $1,547,432 | $3,220,184 | $4,369,359 | $1,134,000 | 8 | $184 |
| 2021 | $1,243,295 | $1,745,710 | $429,737 | — | — | $60 |
About Western Energy Freedom Action
Based on IRS filings
Western Energy Freedom Action is a public charity, based in Lakewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $576K. Net investment income was $13.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Energy Freedom Action is led by Kathleen Staks, Executive Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Staks
Executive Director & President
Director → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $275K (2024)
John Anderson
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $30K (2024)
Dominic Gabello
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$22K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Sarah Derdowski
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Dave Robertson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Sand
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$215K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry Holdren (2021–2022) — Executive Director
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 $275K, to Kathleen Staks (Executive Director/ President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Energy Freedom Action
How much does Western Energy Freedom Action give each year?
Western Energy Freedom Action gave $576K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 4 grants.
What is Western Energy Freedom Action's typical grant size?
Western Energy Freedom Action's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $115,241, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western Energy Freedom Action give grants?
Western Energy Freedom Action gives mostly in Colorado: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (14%).
Does Western Energy Freedom Action give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Western Energy Freedom Action's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Western Energy Freedom Action's largest grantees?
Western Energy Freedom Action's largest 2024 grantees include Western Energy Freedom Association ($450,000), Global Impact ($80,000) and State Solutions ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Western Energy Freedom Action?
Western Energy Freedom Action reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Western Energy Freedom Action's EIN?
Western Energy Freedom Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1013487. 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 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- 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 August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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