PROMOTE VOTER REGISTRATION, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT, PARTICULARLY AMONG GROUPS THAT ARE HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED, DISENFRANCHISED, OR OTHERWISE DISADVANTAGED BY THE POLITICAL PROCESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$76K
-96.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+114.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
+88.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+14.1% YoY
About 128 Collective Initiatives Inc
Based on IRS filings
128 Collective Initiatives Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in PALO ALTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,062 | $2,309,493 | $209,497 |
| Revenue | $48,947 | $3,272,117 | $490,763 |
| Expenses | $2,275,862 | $1,162,908 | $2,235,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $48,947 | $50,661 | $5,535 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Working Families Organization Inc ($175,000), People's Action ($150,000), Down Home North Carolina ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB AMERICANS FOR PROGRESS DEARBORN, MI | MICHIGAN PRIMARY | $25,000 |
| ARAB AMERICANS FOR PROGRESS DEARBORN, MI | FOSTERING DIALOGUE BETWEEN DNC AND UNCOMMITTED NATIONAL MOVEMENT | $37,500 |
| CARE IN ACTION INC NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT 2024 VOTER MOBILIZATION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| CAROLINA FEDERATION DURHAM, NC | SUPPORT 2024 CAMPAIGNS | $50,000 |
| CAROLINA FEDERATION DURHAM, NC | WORK AROUND 2024 FEDERAL ELECTIONS | $35,000 |
| CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SEED THE VOTE | $50,000 |
| CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA TUMWATER, WA | WORK IN NEBRASKA | $83,500 |
| DETROIT ACTION DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| DOWN HOME NORTH CAROLINA BURLINGTON, NC | SUPPORT STATE AND LOCAL CAMPAIGNS | $100,000 |
| GEN-Z FOR CHANGE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS PRESTON-WERNER | CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| THERESA PRESTON-WERNER | CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.4 | — |
| TOM VAN LOBEN SELS | TREASURER/CO-SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| KATHLEEN GOSS | CO-SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 128 Collective Initiatives Inc?
128 Collective Initiatives Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in PALO ALTO, CA. It holds $76K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is 128 Collective Initiatives Inc?
As of 2024, 128 Collective Initiatives Inc holds $76K in total assets with $49K in annual revenue. It awarded 32 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does 128 Collective Initiatives Inc operate?
128 Collective Initiatives Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does 128 Collective Initiatives Inc award?
In 2024, 128 Collective Initiatives Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is 128 Collective Initiatives Inc's EIN?
128 Collective Initiatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2624417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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