Accelerate Action Inc
To develop and test new models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color, that are scalable, financially self-sustaining, and build deep, trusted relationships that can move people to take action.
Accelerate Action Inc at a glance
In short: Accelerate Action Inc gave $5.8M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $727K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,819,983
- +85.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $727,498
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $445,000
- Total assets
- $23,595,998
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Accelerate Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nowthis Media Group LLC ($1.6M). Together the top 8 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 17 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Accelerate Action Inc gives
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $5.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nowthis Media Group LLC New York, NY | To provide news and issue content reaching underrepresented communities, including youth, low income, and bipoc. | $1,600,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Action Denver, CO | To Provide General Operating Support. | $1,550,000 |
| Parentstogether Action Washington, DC | To Provide General Operating Support | $1,400,000 |
| Environmental Action Washington, DC | Common Programmatic Purposes | $490,000 |
| Get Vocal PBC Brooklyn, NY | To Provide Influencer Marketing Campaign Services. | $400,000 |
| Working American Action Washington, DC | Common Programmatic Purposes | $247,833 |
| Galvanize Action Washington, DC | To Provide General Operating Support. | $82,150 |
| Project Pulso Inc Miami, FL | Common Programmatic Purposes | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,595,998 | $21,025,515 | $17,468,422 | $5,819,983 | 8 | $724,327 |
| 2024 | $19,232,207 | $12,188,042 | $7,754,364 | $3,142,226 | 4 | $1,027,712 |
| 2023 | $13,942,264 | $8,289,845 | $2,834,985 | $150,000 | 1 | $76,570 |
| 2022 | $9,393,813 | $2,877,852 | $5,313,430 | $2,840,000 | 3 | $245 |
| 2021 | $10,902,040 | $7,052,385 | $4,817,636 | $70,000 | 1 | $639 |
About Accelerate Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Accelerate Action Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $23.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5.8M. Net investment income was $724K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Accelerate Action Inc is led by Peter Murray, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 9 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Murray
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
18 hrs/week
$149K (2021) → $217K (2025)
Lea Madry
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
18 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $199K (2025)
Ha Na Park
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$147K (2025)
Faye Park
Director & Board Chair
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kelly-Fischer
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Hohman
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $183K (2025)
Jennifer Johnson
Vice President of Product & Technology
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
$133K (2024) → $157K (2025)
Catherine Schuler
Head of Brand & Creative Development
New on the 2025 filing
$210K (2025)
Patty Busby
Vice President of People
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Shirley Alfaro
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$139K (2025)
Taura Livingston
Vice President Finance & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
Emily Rusch
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Adam Garber (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Darrell Scott (2023–2024) — Vice President of Media Investments & Acquisitions
- Former: Eli T. Andrews (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jonathan Darnell (2024) — Director
- Former: Luis Rivas (2024) — Vice President of Finance & Operations
- Former: Zachary Polett (2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Jon Darnell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Pat Kelly-Fischer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Zach Polett (2021–2023) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $217K, to Peter Murray (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Accelerate Action Inc
How much does Accelerate Action Inc give each year?
Accelerate Action Inc gave $5.8M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 4 grants.
What is Accelerate Action Inc's typical grant size?
Accelerate Action Inc's median grant in 2025 was $445,000, and its average grant was $727,498, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Accelerate Action Inc give grants?
Accelerate Action Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Colorado (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Accelerate Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Accelerate Action Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Common Programmatic Purposes" (3 grants).
Who are Accelerate Action Inc's largest grantees?
Accelerate Action Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nowthis Media Group LLC ($1,600,000), Focus for Democracy Action ($1,550,000) and Parentstogether Action ($1,400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Accelerate Action Inc?
Accelerate Action Inc reported $23.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.0M.
What is Accelerate Action Inc?
Accelerate Action Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. It holds $23.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Accelerate Action Inc's EIN?
Accelerate Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3399959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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