PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE
PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE
PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE
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PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, California, and Illinois, having paid out a total of $8.4 million in grants to 155 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE IS TO ADVANCE A LONG-TERM AGENDA FOR RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND GENDER JUSTICE BY INVESTING IN POWERFUL STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS THAT WIN REAL CHANGE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CITIZEN ACTION OF WISCONSIN EDUCATION FUND INC
$1.8M
5%
MAINE PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER
$1.5M
4%
MICHIGAN ORGANIZING PROJECT
$1.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE?
No. PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE give?
PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Illinois. 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 INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $8.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include CITIZEN ACTION OF WISCONSIN EDUCATION FUND INC, MAINE PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER, and MICHIGAN ORGANIZING PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE?
PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.