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ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC
Pub 78

ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC
Pub 78

MENLO PARK, CA, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
87-3941853
Alliances & Advocacy
Regional Funder
funder logo

ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC
Pub 78

MENLO PARK, CA, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
87-3941853
Alliances & Advocacy
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Advocacy Action Fund Inc, a 501(c)(4) organization, has a significant grantmaking capacity, having paid out $70.1 million to 107 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Washington, DC, California, and New York. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ADVOCACY ACTION FUND, INC. RAISES AND USES FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES.
Total Funding Given

$70.1M

2024
Grantees funded
107
Multi-year grantees
24%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

119

Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$162.5K
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Michael Kieschnick
Board Member
A
Anne Yamamoto
Board Member
F
Fran Codispoti
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC?
No. ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC give?
ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, 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 ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $70.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include Campaign for a Safe and Healthy CA See Schedule O For Complete Name, FUTURE FORWARD USA ACTION, and MONTANANS SECURING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC?
ADVOCACY ACTION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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