Alliance for a Just Society
Alliance for a Just Society (AJS) is a Seattle-based public charity that supports community organizing and works with organizations on campaigns, training, political education, and strategy for racial, social, and economic justice. Its website describes AJS as a national center for innovative organizing and strategy; the organization was founded by LeeAnn Hall in 1993 as the Northwest Federation of Community Organizations and adopted its current name in 2003.
Alliance for a Just Society at a glance
In short: Alliance for a Just Society gave $618K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state Minnesota. 92% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $618,482
- +121.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,540
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,591
- Total assets
- $13,127,088
- +25.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 92% first-time grantees (11 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (22% 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 Alliance for a Just Society
- How to Apply
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AJS says it is selective about fiscal sponsorship and cannot accept all requests. It invites nonprofit projects interested in fiscal sponsorship to inquire about exploring it.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3518 S Edmunds Street, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 568-5400
Website: https://allianceforajustsociety.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alliance for a Just Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Native American Community Development Institute ($134K). Together the top 10 received $596K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 45 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AJS is based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to Minnesota (22%), Montana (21%), Alaska (15%), Arizona (13%), and Wisconsin (11%). AJS’s reported program work also included Washington State campaigns and organizing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alliance for a Just Society open to new grantees?
92%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 12 grantees (92%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2022) to $618K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native American Community Development Institute Minneapolis, MN | Fellows Native Vote Grant | $134,200 |
| Mighty Few Economic Development Authority Wyola, MT | Fellows Native Vote Grant | $129,350 |
| The Mobilization Center LLC Anchorage, AK | Fellows Native Vote Grant | $83,450 |
| Menikanaehkem Keshena, WI | Fellows Native Vote Grant | $68,300 |
| Arizona Native Vote Phoenix, AZ | Fellows | $60,900 |
| American Indian Youth Running Strong Alexandria, VA | Iteck Field School | $44,750 |
| Lele Aloha Lihue, HI | General Support | $24,432 |
| Red Hawks American Indian Educational & Culture Awareness Council Kernersville, NC | Native Vote Fellows | $17,850 |
| Phoenix Indian Center Phoenix, AZ | 2024 Fellows | $17,850 |
| Harness Community Los Angeles, CA | 2024 Fellows Native Vote | $15,000 |
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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 | $13,127,088 | $9,006,993 | $6,729,725 | $618,482 | 12 | $214,539 |
| 2023 | $10,481,034 | $5,349,926 | $4,613,140 | $279,580 | 5 | $165,035 |
| 2022 | $9,479,892 | $6,402,353 | $3,708,529 | $102,000 | 5 | $2,520 |
| 2021 | $6,680,868 | $4,320,520 | $2,296,313 | $243,700 | 17 | $4,510 |
| 2020 | $4,911,441 | $16,548,163 | $6,465,173 | $323,431 | 6 | $5,453 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AJS states that its mission is to support community organizing that promotes the social welfare of poor and working families, and to provide financial support for activities promoting social welfare and other charitable and educational purposes, including fiscal sponsorship.
Its website describes work in organizer training and education, organizing campaigns, project incubation and sponsorship, and research and publications. In its 2024 filing, AJS reported work on transit policy and organizing, Washington community and technical colleges, Native Organizers Alliance, Eastside for All, and the Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. The filing describes transit activities including outreach and education, training, and policy work, and describes support for community-led Native campaigns and organizing.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span civic engagement, Native communities, and community education. For example, Arizona Native Vote says its mission is to increase civic engagement and election participation in tribal and rural communities in northeast Arizona. American Indian Youth Running Strong says it helps American Indian people meet immediate needs and supports programs for self-sufficiency and self-esteem, especially for Native youth. Lele Aloha says it works to honor Hawaiian genealogy, protect land and water resources, and build healthy communities beginning with Lahaina.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, AJS reported 12 grants totaling $618,482. Grant amounts ranged from $11,200 to $134,200, with a median of $34,591. The largest awards included:
Other reported recipients included American Indian Youth Running Strong ($44,750), Lele Aloha ($24,432), Red Hawks American Indian Educational & Culture Awareness Council ($17,850), Phoenix Indian Center ($17,850), Harness Community ($15,000), Fusion Partnership ($11,200), and Native Movement ($11,200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Deana Knutsen as board chair; Chris Genese as treasurer/secretary; and Gary Delgado, Kim Fellner, Gina Acebo, Stanley Fritz, and Evans Kaame as board members. LeeAnn Hall was listed as executive director, Tysonia Carr as admin and finance director, and Judith LeBlanc as project director.
Alliance for a Just Society is led by Leeann Hall, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leeann Hall
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Deana Knutsen
Board Chair
President Board Member → Chair Board Member, 2022
Chair Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Leblanc
Project Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Tysonia Carr
Administrator & Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Carol Davis
Project Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Gary Delgado
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Genese
Treasurer & Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Acebo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Fellner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Fritz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evans Kaame
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bill Daley (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: William Daley (2020–2022) — Secretary Treasurer Board Member
- Former: Isaac Tchao (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Stoltz (2020–2021) — Secretary Board Member
- Former: Oscar Seamons (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $142K, to Judith Leblanc (Project Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for a Just Society
How much does Alliance for a Just Society give each year?
Alliance for a Just Society gave $618K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $280K across 5 grants.
What is Alliance for a Just Society's typical grant size?
Alliance for a Just Society's median grant in 2024 was $34,591, and its average grant was $51,540, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alliance for a Just Society that year got $55K on average.
Where does Alliance for a Just Society give grants?
Alliance for a Just Society's top state is Minnesota, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Montana (21%) and Alaska (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Alliance for a Just Society give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Alliance for a Just Society's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Fellows Native Vote Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Alliance for a Just Society's largest grantees?
Alliance for a Just Society's largest 2024 grantees include Native American Community Development Institute ($134,200), Mighty Few Economic Development Authority ($129,350) and The Mobilization Center LLC ($83,450), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alliance for a Just Society?
Alliance for a Just Society reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What does Alliance for a Just Society fund?
AJS states that its mission is to support community organizing that promotes the social welfare of poor and working families, and to provide financial support for activities promoting social welfare and other charitable and educational purposes, including fiscal sponsorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliance for a Just Society?
AJS says it is selective about fiscal sponsorship and cannot accept all requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alliance for a Just Society's EIN?
Alliance for a Just Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1635554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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