PEOPLE'S ACTIONPub 78
Pub 78
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PEOPLE'S ACTION is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing primarily on funding initiatives in California, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. Grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process, with a total of $100K distributed among 63 grantees in the filing year 2024. Nonprofits interested in engaging with PEOPLE'S ACTION can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PEOPLE'S ACTION IS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, TAX FAIRNESS AND FAIR IMMIGRATION REFORM, AS WELL AS PROTECTING SAFETY NET PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
2
Community organizing
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIVING UNITED FOR CHANGE IN ARIZONA
$492.3K
7%
DOWN HOME NC
$428.1K
6%
THE COOPERATIVE IMPACT LAB
$370K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$17.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$28.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PEOPLE'S ACTION?
No. PEOPLE'S ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PEOPLE'S ACTION give?
PEOPLE'S ACTION primarily gives to organizations located in California, North Carolina, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PEOPLE'S ACTION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PEOPLE'S ACTION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PEOPLE'S ACTION make each year?
In 2024, PEOPLE'S ACTION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PEOPLE'S ACTION fund recently?
In 2024, PEOPLE'S ACTION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include LIVING UNITED FOR CHANGE IN ARIZONA, DOWN HOME NC, and THE COOPERATIVE IMPACT LAB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PEOPLE'S ACTION?
PEOPLE'S ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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