AI Summary
ACTION NOW INC is a 501(c)(4) grantmaker that reported $17.9M in grants paid to 42 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ACTION NOW INC.'S PHILANTHROPIC WORK TACKLES SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS IN THE UNITED STATES. WE FOCUS ON CORRECTING SYSTEMIC FAILURES THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS.
Cause Areas
2
Women's rights
Human rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MARYLAND CITIZENS' HEALTH INITIATIVE INC
Baltimore, MD
$1.1M
4%
FAMILIES USA ACTION
Washington, DC
$1.1M
4%
ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS
Anchorage, AK
$950K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$222.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 48 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 5 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACTION NOW INC?
No. ACTION NOW INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACTION NOW INC give?
ACTION NOW INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Colorado, and New York. 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 ACTION NOW INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACTION NOW INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $223 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACTION NOW INC make each year?
In 2024, ACTION NOW INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $10.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACTION NOW INC fund recently?
In 2024, ACTION NOW INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MARYLAND CITIZENS' HEALTH INITIATIVE INC, FAMILIES USA ACTION, and ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACTION NOW INC?
ACTION NOW INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.