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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+96.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$576K
+786.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
+609.2% YoY
About Western Energy Freedom Action
Based on IRS filings
Western Energy Freedom Action is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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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 | $1,531,365 | $780,619 | $1,547,432 |
| Revenue | $3,615,013 | $4,134,827 | $3,220,184 |
| Expenses | $2,801,344 | $3,570,273 | $4,369,359 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13 | $146 | $184 |
| 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 5 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 Western Energy Freedom Association ($450,000), Global Impact ($80,000), State Solutions ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIVE SAN DIEGO, CA | TO CHAMPION THE INDEPENDENT MINDED VOTER AND STIMULATE THE PUBLIC DIALOGUE | $14,000 |
| 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 |
| WESTERN INTERSTATE ENERGY BOARD DENVER, CO | CONTRIBUTION TO SPRING 2024 CREPC-WIRAB- DENVER, COLORADO | $7,205 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN STAKS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ PRESIDENT | 20 | $275,000 |
| DOMINIC GABELLO | DIRECTOR/ SECRETARY (SEE SCH. L) | 5 | — |
| JOHN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR/ TREASURER | 5 | $30,000 |
| SARAH DERDOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 5 | $30,012 |
| DAVE ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/2024) (SEE SCH. L) | 5 | — |
| ANDREW SAND | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $215,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Western Energy Freedom Action?
As of 2024, Western Energy Freedom Action holds $1.5M in total assets with $3.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $576K in 2024.
Where does Western Energy Freedom Action operate?
Western Energy Freedom Action has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Western Energy Freedom Action award?
In 2024, Western Energy Freedom Action awarded 5 grants totaling $576K — an average of about $115K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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