ACT Institute Inc
ACT Institute leads the just, equitable and rapid transition to a clean energy future and diverse climate economy.
ACT Institute Inc at a glance
In short: ACT Institute Inc gave $60K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $480,467
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who ACT Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Green Spear Inc ($10K). Together the top 6 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How ACT Institute Inc gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Spear Inc Falls Church, VA | 2024 CTO Regional Winner | $10,000 |
| Arculus Solutions Inc Arlington, VA | 2024 CTO Regional Winner | $10,000 |
| Turnover Technologies Incorporated Brooklyn, NY | 2024 CTO Regional Winner | $10,000 |
| Arbon Inc Brooklyn, NY | 2024 CTO Regional Winner | $10,000 |
| Dair Capture Inc Albuquerque, NM | 2024 CTO Regional Winner | $10,000 |
| Jeevan Technology Inc Bethlehem, PA | 2024 CTO Regional Winner | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $480,467 | $1,681,372 | $2,076,529 | $60,000 | 6 | $565 |
| 2023 | $562,406 | $1,846,815 | $1,862,644 | $60,000 | 6 | $246 |
| 2022 | $425,769 | $1,475,117 | $1,645,231 | $40,000 | 4 | $4,282 |
| 2021 | $828,078 | $1,728,672 | $1,220,417 | $20,000 | 2 | $32 |
| 2020 | $449,577 | $1,195,037 | $1,245,060 | $40,000 | 4 | $21 |
About ACT Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
ACT Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Somerville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $480K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $565.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ACT Institute Inc is led by Joseph Curtatone, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 21 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Curtatone
President
On filings since 2022
11.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Duffulor
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Reichert
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Knobloch
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Tyson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick d'Arbeloff
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Cowell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Swapnil Shah
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hoffman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sandbank
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Aviv
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker Mundt
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McMahon
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wambui-Exop
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory King
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Bartsch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Lavinson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alistair Pim
Vice President Advancement
Vice President, Innovation & Partnerships → Vice President Innovations & Partnerships, 2023
Vice President Innovations & Partnerships → Vice President Advancement, 2024
On filings since 2020
10.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Goldman
Co-Chair
Chairman → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Landon
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Bennett
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: John DeVillars (2020–2023) — Past Director
- Former: Amy Duffour (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Daloisio (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristen Stelljes (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Jacquie Ashmore (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy McDiarmid (2020–2022) — Vice President Policy & Government Affairs
- Former: Peter Rothstein (2020–2022) — Past Board Member
- Former: Rob Day (2020–2022) — Past Board Member
- Former: Collin Yip (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alfred Griffin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Pike (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Zaid Ashai (2020) — Past Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about ACT Institute Inc
How much does ACT Institute Inc give each year?
ACT Institute Inc gave $60K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 6 grants.
What is ACT Institute Inc's typical grant size?
ACT Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does ACT Institute Inc give grants?
ACT Institute Inc's top state is Virginia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (33%) and New Mexico (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does ACT Institute Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on ACT Institute Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 CTO Regional Winner" (6 grants).
Who are ACT Institute Inc's largest grantees?
ACT Institute Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Green Spear Inc ($10,000), Arculus Solutions Inc ($10,000) and Turnover Technologies Incorporated ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ACT Institute Inc?
ACT Institute Inc reported $480K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is ACT Institute Inc?
ACT Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Somerville, MA. It holds $480K in total assets as of 2024.
What is ACT Institute Inc's EIN?
ACT Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5961645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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