Activate 48 Inc
We are working together and across movements to grow the political power, civic engagement, and leadership of historically marginalized communities for a more just and equitable future.
Activate 48 Inc at a glance
In short: Activate 48 Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $50K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $699,872
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Activate 48 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Chispa ($50K). Together the top 3 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chispa Phoenix, AZ | Primary Purpose | $50,000 |
| Lucha Phoenix, AZ | Pirmary Purpose | $50,000 |
| Our Voice Our Vote Phoenix, AZ | Primary Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $699,872 | $889,500 | $189,628 | $150,000 | 3 |
About Activate 48 Inc
Based on IRS filings
Activate 48 Inc is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $700K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $150K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Activate 48 Inc is led by Laura Dent, CEO on the 2021 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Laura Dent
CEO
New on the 2021 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Gomez
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolina Rodriguez-Greer
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dulce Juarez
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sena Mohammed
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tomas Robles
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vianey Olivarria
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Activate 48 Inc
How much does Activate 48 Inc give each year?
Activate 48 Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Activate 48 Inc's typical grant size?
Activate 48 Inc's median grant in 2021 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Activate 48 Inc give grants?
Activate 48 Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Activate 48 Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Activate 48 Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Activate 48 Inc?
Activate 48 Inc reported $700K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $890K.
What is Activate 48 Inc's EIN?
Activate 48 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1020881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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