The 990 read · EIN 84-4867019 · CO · Fiscal year 2024

The Community Firm

In its own words

“The Community Firm is a nonprofit established to provide social and legal services, public benefits, & policy change for & by partnering with low income & working people.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated November 7, 2026

Top pay: $189K Zachary Neumann, 0.2% of spending
Revenue: $102.2M 99.5% from donations and grants
Spent: $99.6M 97.2% on programs, as reported
Net assets: $8.8M end of 2024
Savings: 1.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People: 211 employees, 5 volunteers

Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X

01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 97.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.

97.2¢

Programs, $96.9M

0.0¢

Fundraising, $0K

2.8¢

Admin, $2.8M

Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25

Cost to raise $1

0¢

as reported

For each dollar donated, The Community Firm spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $101.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX

03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 14.2% of program spending · $12.4M in grants $13.7M

In 2023, we launched a new program to expand the stabilizing services we offer to the community. Housing is a human right, and the loss of a home can lead to cycles of poverty that are exceedingly difficult to recover from. We are able to provide mortgage assistance for clients who are behind on payments based on the individual circumstances of each. Our team of caring navigators and lawyers are passionately committed to keeping our clients in their homes.

Program 2 · 3% of program spending · $57K in grants $2.9M

Legal aid: through ced law, the organization offers legal assistance to renters facing eviction in the state of colorado. Managed separately from the financial assistance and household stability services program, ced law provides legal assistance to coloradans facing eviction or struggling with consumer and housing debt burdens. Depending on client need, attorneys provide advice, limited assistance representation, or full-service legal representation. Ced law also manages legal aid clinics alongside community partners and in courthouses across the state.

Form 990 (2024), Part III

04 · The savings

Net assets: $300K to $8.8M in 4 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2020 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions

Form 990 history via ProPublica Form 990 (2024)

05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Zachary Neumann

Co-Founder/Co-CEO

$189,428

Sam Gilman

Co-Founder/Co-CEO

$189,377

Rebecca Nelson

Chief Financial Officer

$141,926

Christina Garcia

Chief Program Officer

$133,220

Rebecca Cohn

Chief Legal Officer

$127,124

Kirby Rising

Vice President of Program Operations

$119,446

Ceasar Jimenez

Vice President of Housing and Supportive Services

$119,085

Will Ritter

Vice President of Strategy

$116,546

Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A

06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the The Community Firm.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the The Community Firm CEO make?

Zachary Neumann, Co-Founder/Co-CEO, received $189,428 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.2% of The Community Firm's $99.6M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of The Community Firm donations go to programs?

The Community Firm reported 97.2% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 2.8% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does The Community Firm have?

Net assets were $8.8M at the end of 2024, about 1.1 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does The Community Firm have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (2024)

07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

Cite this page

Amir Arani, “The Community Firm: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/the-community-firm/