Action in Practice Foundation
Action in Practice Foundation is a private foundation, based in Champaign, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
Action in Practice Foundation at a glance
In short: Action in Practice Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $750), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $750
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $15,989
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Action in Practice Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eastern Illinois Foodbank ($750). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Action in Practice Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois Foodbank Urbana, IL | To Further Its Exempt Purpose | $750 |
| Champaign County Humane Society Urbana, IL | To Further Its Exempt Purpose | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,989 | $1,139 | $3,921 | $1,500 | 2 | $2,695 | — | $1,228 |
| 2023 | $18,771 | $838 | $1,759 | $1,500 | 3 | $1,500 | $909 | $1,125 |
| 2022 | $19,692 | $1,220 | $2,152 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,578 | $646 | $1,200 |
| 2021 | $20,624 | $2,067 | $2,152 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,662 | $1,577 | $1,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Action in Practice Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Action in Practice Foundation is led by Sang Lee, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sang Lee
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Action in Practice Foundation
How much does Action in Practice Foundation give each year?
Action in Practice Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is Action in Practice Foundation?
Action in Practice Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Action in Practice Foundation operate?
Action in Practice Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Action in Practice Foundation's EIN?
Action in Practice Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2677559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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