Action Council of Monterey County Inc
Action Council of Monterey County Inc, based in Salinas, California, is a public charity and regional social equity incubator serving the Monterey Bay area. Its work includes incubating community initiatives, partnering on systems change, and providing fiscal sponsorship to community groups; its 2025 filing also reports grants to California organizations.
Action Council of Monterey County Inc at a glance
In short: Action Council of Monterey County Inc gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,033,684
- +83396.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- Average grant
- $54,404
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,631,066
- -24.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Action Council of Monterey County Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization’s website says it is not accepting new fiscal sponsorship applications at this time. It does not state a process or materials for applying for grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 295 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 783-1244
Website: https://actioncouncil.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Action Council of Monterey County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Centro Binacional ($220K). Together the top 10 received $869K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 23 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving Monterey County and beyond, and its 2024 filing describes it as serving the Monterey Bay area. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $1.0M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Binacional Fresno, CA | Regions Rise Together Collaborative | $220,000 |
| Center for Community Advocacy Salinas, CA | Regions Rise Together Collaborative | $175,000 |
| Copa Watsonville, CA | RRT Power Committee Grant | $143,000 |
| Valley Onward Merced, CA | BHC CHW Promoter | $100,350 |
| First 5 Monterey County Salinas, CA | RRT Power Committee Grant | $75,000 |
| Monterey Bay Central Labor CO Salinas, CA | Regions Rise Together Collaborative | $52,000 |
| Milpa Salinas, CA | GSA Network Grant Award | $26,667 |
| Youth Alliance Hollister, CA | GSA Network Grant Award | $26,667 |
| Emmanuel Church of God in Chr Seaside, CA | BHC Monterey Black Power Fund | $25,000 |
| New Hope Baptist Church Salinas, CA | BHC Monterey Black Power Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,631,066 | $5,057,440 | $7,360,331 | $1,033,684 | 19 | $43,562 |
| 2024 | $8,731,778 | $7,859,035 | $6,707,857 | $1,238 | Total only | $11,992 |
| 2023 | $7,450,566 | $7,569,291 | $9,192,315 | $1,464,645 | 4 | $8,469 |
| 2022 | $9,085,545 | $7,953,897 | $6,544,968 | — | — | $4,752 |
| 2021 | $7,887,434 | $8,600,305 | $7,442,652 | $2,049 | Total only | $15,595 |
| 2020 | $5,809,635 | $4,943,871 | $5,217,020 | $38,080 | 2 | $18,940 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is to empower people to transform their communities in Monterey County and beyond. Its 2024 filing describes work including Pathways to Safety, an early intervention and prevention program intended to help keep children safe in their homes; Building Healthy Communities, focused on improving health outcomes for East Salinas residents; and fiscal sponsorship for community groups. The website describes its approach as collaborative and action-oriented, with work that includes project incubation, sponsored projects, and partnerships.
The 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span community advocacy, healthy neighborhoods, youth programs, and cultural healing. For example, Center for Community Advocacy says it provides educational, health, and legal services to farm workers and promotes improved living conditions. Valley Onward says it seeks equity across neighborhoods so Californians can benefit from healthy communities. Youth Alliance describes its work as prevention, intervention, and community outreach for at-risk youth and economically disadvantaged families. MILPA says it cultivates changemakers through cultural healing, intergenerational leadership, empowerment, and community-driven decision-making.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Action Council reported 19 grants totaling $1,033,684. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $220,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest awards included $220,000 to Centro Binacional for the Regions Rise Together Collaborative, $175,000 to Center for Community Advocacy for the Regions Rise Together Collaborative, $143,000 to COPA for the RRT Power Committee Grant, and $100,350 to Valley Onward for BHC CHW Promoter.
Other listed 2025 grants included $75,000 to First 5 Monterey County and $52,000 to Monterey Bay Central Labor Co for the Regions Rise Together Collaborative; $26,667 each to MILPA and Youth Alliance for GSA Network Grant Awards; and $25,000 each to Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, New Hope Baptist Church, True Way of Living Outreach, and Victory Mission for the BHC Monterey Black Power Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen Rose as president, Rosemary Soto as vice president, Maddison Burton as secretary, and Melissa Mairose as finance director. It also lists Andrea Manzo as executive director, Maria Elena Manzo as Mujeres director, and Sebewongel Ayalew, Judy Sulsona, Juan Zavala, and Patterson Emesibe as directors.
Action Council of Monterey County Inc is led by Andrea Manzo, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Manzo
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $126K (2025)
Kathleen Rose
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Mairose
Finance Director
Treasurer → Finance Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $133K (2025)
Maria Elena Manzo
Mujeres Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Judy Sulsona
Director
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patterson Emesibe
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sebewongel Ayalew
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yadira Hobby
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Zavala
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Corpening
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Soto
Vice President
Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maddison Burton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Annabelle Rodriguez (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Fran Mosher (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Pat Herro (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Perkins (2024) — Fund Develop Director
- Former: Wayne Lavengood (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Larry Imwalle (2020–2022) — Frmr Executive Director
- Former: Mars Lang (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Daniel Bach (2020–2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Juan Gomez (2020) — Director & Milpa
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 $133K, to Melissa Mairose (Finance Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Action Council of Monterey County Inc
How much does Action Council of Monterey County Inc give each year?
Action Council of Monterey County Inc gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $1K in grants paid.
What is Action Council of Monterey County Inc's typical grant size?
Action Council of Monterey County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $54,404, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Action Council of Monterey County Inc give grants?
Action Council of Monterey County Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salinas, CA (8 grants) and Seaside, CA (4 grants).
Does Action Council of Monterey County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Action Council of Monterey County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "BHC Monterey Black Power Fund" (11 grants) and "Regions Rise Together Collaborative" (3 grants).
Who are Action Council of Monterey County Inc's largest grantees?
Action Council of Monterey County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Centro Binacional ($220,000), Center for Community Advocacy ($175,000) and Copa ($143,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Action Council of Monterey County Inc?
Action Council of Monterey County Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What does Action Council of Monterey County Inc fund?
The organization states its mission is to empower people to transform their communities in Monterey County and beyond. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Action Council of Monterey County Inc?
The organization’s website says it is not accepting new fiscal sponsorship applications at this time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Action Council of Monterey County Inc's EIN?
Action Council of Monterey County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0357101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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