TO IMPROVE URBAN LIVABILITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, K-12 EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, AND INITIATIVES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN COLLEGE AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TALENT, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE CITY'S ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
+480.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$145K
+1060.0% YoY
About Action Greensboro
Based on IRS filings
Action Greensboro is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in GREENSBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $102K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,396,792 | $7,260,717 | $7,054,308 |
| Revenue | $1,527,507 | $1,590,893 | $1,280,541 |
| Expenses | $1,359,041 | $1,346,397 | $807,621 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $101,998 | $89,351 | $18,458 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Guilford Education Alliance ($145,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GUILFORD EDUCATION ALLIANCE GREENSBORO, NC | TO SUPPORT THE SALES TAX FOR EDUCATORS BOND REFERENDUM. | $145,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRI THOMAS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| STAFFORD THOMPSON JR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| IVAN CANADA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BETH FISCHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PRESTON HAMMOCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JADA HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NANCY KING QUAINTANCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CC LAMBERTH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WANDA LEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MINDY OAKLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KIM REED | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CLIFFORD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL HALFORD | EX OFFICIO | 2 | — |
| TREY DAVIS III | EX OFFICIO | 2 | — |
| CECELIA THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $149,700 |
| JAMES B CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Action Greensboro?
Action Greensboro is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in GREENSBORO, NC. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Action Greensboro?
As of 2024, Action Greensboro holds $7.4M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $145K in 2024.
Where does Action Greensboro operate?
Action Greensboro has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Action Greensboro award?
In 2024, Action Greensboro awarded 1 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $145K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Action Greensboro's EIN?
Action Greensboro's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2251250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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