Advocacy Action Fund Inc
Advocacy Action Fund Inc is based in Menlo Park, California. Its 2024 filing identifies it as a Form 990 public charity and says it is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes. The organization supports work on climate policy and clean energy, technology and democratic systems, and reproductive healthcare access.
Advocacy Action Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Advocacy Action Fund Inc gave $70.1M across 119 grants in 2024 (avg $589K), top state District of Columbia. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,091,201
- +328.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 119
- +116.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $589,002
- +97.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $45,733,993
- -64.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (57 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Advocacy Action Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 El Camino Real Ste 120-1055, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 735-3715
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Advocacy Action Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California ($10.0M). Together the top 10 received $36.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 78 grants of 211 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C. (34%) and California (17%), followed by Massachusetts (7%), Arizona (6%), and New York (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in Montana, New Jersey, Virginia, Missouri, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 119 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Advocacy Action Fund Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 57 of 81 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $915K; repeat grants $746K. How we count
Medians: $500K first-time, $247K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.4M (2022) to $70.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 119 grants totaling $70.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California Sacramento, CA | Support for Ballot Measure | $10,000,000 |
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | Support for Technology Development | $3,500,000 |
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | Support for Voter Outreach Campaign | $3,000,000 |
| Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights Helena, MT | Support for Ballot Measure Committee | $3,000,000 |
| Climate Central Inc Princeton, NJ | Support for Climate Initiatives and General Operations | $2,025,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | General Program Support | $2,000,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc New York, NY | Support for Organizational Planning | $2,000,000 |
| Project 218 Burke, VA | General Program Support | $2,000,000 |
| Science and Technology Futures Inc Cambridge, MA | Support for a scientific research project focused on protein functions | $2,000,000 |
| Worker Power Pac Phoenix, AZ | General Program Support | $2,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,733,993 | $4,407,381 | $87,935,833 | $70,091,201 | 119 | $4,417,110 |
| 2023 | $129,983,054 | $105,746,953 | $28,950,064 | $16,368,559 | 55 | $54,420,263 |
| 2022 | $95,269,665 | $146,286,986 | $9,451,179 | $8,438,500 | 37 | $73,096,951 |
| 2021 | $30,501,732 | $61,280,088 | $23,807 | — | — | $30,500,167 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AAF states that it is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes. Its program descriptions identify support for sustainability and environmental goals, including stronger national climate policy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions; efforts to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness and democratic systems as emerging technologies reshape society; and protection of access to reproductive healthcare. The filing also describes other miscellaneous grantmaking in furtherance of its mission.
Its 2024 grants included support for ballot measure and voter outreach efforts, climate initiatives, human rights, scientific research, and general program support. Among the grantees whose missions are described in their own words, Future Forward USA Action says it works to strengthen American democracy and advocate for common-sense solutions. Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights says it seeks to secure reproductive rights, including abortion rights, in Montana’s state constitution. Climate Central says it researches and reports on climate change, its impacts, and solutions. America Votes says it coordinates and promotes progressive issues and seeks electoral reform that expands ballot access.
Grantmaking
In 2024, AAF reported 119 grants totaling $70,091,201. Grant amounts ranged from $12,331 to $10,000,000, with a median of $250,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000,000 to Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California for support for a ballot measure; two grants to Future Forward USA Action, for $3,500,000 for technology development and $3,000,000 for a voter outreach campaign; and $3,000,000 to Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights for support for a ballot measure committee. Other large grants included $2,025,000 to Climate Central for climate initiatives and general operations; $2,000,000 each to America Votes, Human Rights Watch, Project 218, Science and Technology Futures, and Worker Power PAC; and $1,600,000 to FF PAC for communications efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Kieschnick as president, treasurer, and director. It lists Amy Rao as secretary and director from February 1, 2024, and Fran Codispoti as a director from that date. Jason Berkenfeld was secretary and director through February 1, 2024; Anne Yamamoto was a director through that date. Other listed staff were Brandon McKee and Jenilee Keefe Singer, senior directors of government affairs; Yll Bajraktari, president and CEO of the SCSP Action Program; and Kayla Lee Augustine, executive assistant.
Advocacy Action Fund Inc is led by Yll Bajraktari, President & CEO - Scsp Action Program since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 6 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yll Bajraktari
President & CEO - Scsp Action Program
President & CEO - Scsp → President & CEO - Scsp Action Program, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$355K (2023) → $701K (2024)
Michael Kieschnick
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $160K (2024)
Anne Yamamoto
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$19K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Brandon McKee
Senior Director of Government Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Jenilee Keefe Singer
Senior Director of Government Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$191K (2023) → $275K (2024)
Jason Berkenfeld
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Rao
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fran Codispoti
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Lee Augustine
Executive Assistant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Crawford (2021) — Treasurer & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $701K, to YLL Bajraktari (President & CEO - SCSP Action Program). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Advocacy Action Fund Inc
How much does Advocacy Action Fund Inc give each year?
Advocacy Action Fund Inc gave $70.1M across 119 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16.4M across 55 grants.
What is Advocacy Action Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Advocacy Action Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $589,002, across 119 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Advocacy Action Fund Inc that year got $915K on average.
Where does Advocacy Action Fund Inc give grants?
Advocacy Action Fund Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (17%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (51 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants) and Oakland, CA (5 grants).
Does Advocacy Action Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Advocacy Action Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 119) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Support for Energy Policy Advocacy" (22 grants), "Support for Education About Government Programs" (6 grants) and "Support for Signature Gathering for a Ballot Measure" (3 grants).
Who are Advocacy Action Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Advocacy Action Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California ($10,000,000), Future Forward USA Action ($6,500,000 across 2 grants) and Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights ($3,250,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Advocacy Action Fund Inc?
Advocacy Action Fund Inc reported $45.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does Advocacy Action Fund Inc fund?
AAF states that it is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Advocacy Action Fund Inc?
Advocacy Action Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Advocacy Action Fund Inc's EIN?
Advocacy Action Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3941853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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