Accountableus
Accountable.us is a watchdog organization that shines a light on the corrupting influence of powerful corporations and special interests on policymaking. We use investigative research to expose improprieties and communicate our findings to the public. Our advocacy helps pave the way for progressive policies that advance the interests of all americans, especially those in marginalized communities. We strive to maintain a diverse and equitable workplace where we support each other in our impact-focused work.
Accountableus at a glance
In short: Accountableus gave $450K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $450K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,000
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $450,000
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450,000
- Total assets
- $3,003,275
- -46.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Accountableus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Demand Justice ($450K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2024) to $450K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Demand Justice Washington, DC | General and Lobbying | $450,000 |
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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 | $3,003,275 | $6,131,839 | $8,018,578 | $450,000 | 1 | $60,616 |
| 2024 | $5,649,385 | $8,505,029 | $8,653,380 | $350,000 | 1 | $221,255 |
| 2023 | $6,242,272 | $7,987,932 | $8,654,318 | — | — | $91,205 |
| 2022 | $5,974,711 | $8,399,611 | $7,900,235 | — | — | $13,389 |
| 2021 | $5,315,139 | $8,894,182 | $7,349,228 | — | — | $3,914 |
| 2020 | $3,937,955 | $12,109,596 | $8,659,643 | — | — | $2,911 |
About Accountableus
Based on IRS filings
Accountableus is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $450K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Accountableus is led by Caroline Ciccone, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline Ciccone
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$217K (2020) → $307K (2025)
Allyson Marcus
Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Funk
Committee Director
Director of Communications → Communications Director, 2024
Communications Director → Committee Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$120K (2021) → $267K (2025)
Kayla Hancock
Director Democracy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$253K (2025)
Maggie Jo Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Carrk
Vice President Issue Campaigns
Executive Director → Vice President Issue Campaigns, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$200K (2021) → $472K (2025)
Nicholas Hackworth
Senior Advisor
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$218K (2021) → $468K (2025)
Angela Canterbury
Vice President Govt. Affairs
Vice President of Government Affairs → Vice President Govt. Affairs, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$172K (2023) → $310K (2025)
Brad Woodhouse
Treasurer
Board Member → Director & Treasurer, 2024
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Elizabeth Price (2020–2024) — Senior Director & Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Kyle Herrig (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Mindy Myers (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Shripal Shah (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Sarah Bruno (2021–2024) — COO
- Former: Jess Maher (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Julia Ezell-Thomas (2023–2024) — Digital Director
- Former: Derek Martin (2021–2023) — Director of Research & Campaigns
- Former: Catrell Brown (2021–2022) — Vice President of Communications
- Former: Julia Ezell (2022) — Digital Director
- Former: Austin Evers (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jessica Maher (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christopher Saeger (2020) — Director of Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Maria Rosa (2020) — Digital Director
- Former: Melissa Bonine (2020) — COO
- Former: Michelle Kuppersmith (2020) — Director of Special Projects
- Former: Nick Hackworth (2020) — Senior Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $472K, to Anthony Carrk (VP Issue Campaigns (Until 12/2025)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Accountableus
How much does Accountableus give each year?
Accountableus gave $450K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $350K across 1 grant.
How large is Accountableus?
Accountableus reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What is Accountableus?
Accountableus is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Accountableus operate?
Accountableus has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Accountableus's EIN?
Accountableus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4158350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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