ACT Institute Inc
ACT Institute leads the just, equitable and rapid transition to a clean energy future and diverse climate economy.
Key facts about ACT Institute Inc
- EIN
- 20-5961645
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $480,467
- Primary geography
- Virginia (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who ACT Institute Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for ACT Institute Inc's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (33%), New York (33%) and New Mexico (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 CTO Regional Winner" (6 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$480K
-14.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$60K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+0.0% YoY
About ACT Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
ACT Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $480,467 | $562,406 | $425,769 |
| Revenue | $1,681,372 | $1,846,815 | $1,475,117 |
| Expenses | $2,076,529 | $1,862,644 | $1,645,231 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $565 | $246 | $4,282 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Green Spear Inc ($10,000), Arculus Solutions Inc ($10,000), Turnover Technologies Incorporated ($10,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Goldman | Co-Chair | 1 | — |
| Tina Bennett | Co-Chair | 1 | — |
| Russ Landon | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Josh Aviv | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Bartsch | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Cowell | Director | 1 | — |
| Nick d'Arbeloff | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy Duffulor | Director | 1 | — |
| Tim Hoffman | Director | 1 | — |
| Gregory King | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Knobloch | Director | 1 | — |
| Melissa Lavinson | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick McMahon | Director | 1 | — |
| Parker Mundt | Director | 1 | — |
| Emily Reichert | Director | 1 | — |
| David Sandbank | Director | 1 | — |
| Swapnil Shah | Director | 1 | — |
| Mitch Tyson | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Wambui-Exop | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Curtatone | President | 11.6 | — |
| Alistair Pim | VP Advancement | 10.4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ACT Institute Inc?
ACT Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SOMERVILLE, MA. It holds $480K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is ACT Institute Inc?
As of 2024, ACT Institute Inc holds $480K in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $60K in 2024.
Where does ACT Institute Inc operate?
ACT Institute Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does ACT Institute Inc award?
In 2024, ACT Institute Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $60K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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