Alliance for Youth Action
Alliance for Youth Action is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2013. It supports youth civic engagement and organizing through network capacity building, national coordination, and grants to youth-led organizations.
Alliance for Youth Action at a glance
In short: Alliance for Youth Action gave $5.4M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $224K), top state North Carolina. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,382,498
- +677.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $224,271
- +482.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $1,405,579
- -45.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (18% 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 Youth Action
- Contact
Mailing address: 650 Massachusetts Avenue Nw 600, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 827-4412
Website: https://allianceforyouthaction.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alliance for Youth Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Carolina Asian Americans Together in Action ($971K). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 90 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Alliance’s website describes a network of affiliates across 19 states, alongside new chapters in three additional states. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were North Carolina (18%), Wisconsin (16%), Nevada (12%), Arizona (12%), and Montana (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alliance for Youth Action open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $351K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $239K 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 $196K (2021) to $5.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Asian Americans Together in Action Raleigh, NC | Capacity Building, Civic Engagement, Voter Education | $971,000 |
| Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund Milwaukee, WI | Civic Engagement, Voter Education | $782,500 |
| One Asian Pacific Island Americans Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Capacity Building, Civic Engagement, Issue Campaigns, Voter Education | $669,710 |
| Poder Phoenix, AZ | Capacity Building, Civic Engagement, Voter Education | $512,710 |
| Forward Montana Missoula, MT | Capacity Building, Civic Engagement, Issue Campaigns, Voter Education | $363,000 |
| Engage Miami Miami, FL | Civic Engagement, Issue Campaigns, Voter Education | $338,500 |
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | Civic Engagement | $250,000 |
| Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action Inc Atlanta, GA | Capacity Building, Civic Engagement | $200,000 |
| Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | Capacity Building, Civic Engagement, Voter Education | $140,368 |
| Pac for Georgia's Youth Atlanta, GA | Voter Education | $126,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grant total covered 24 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,405,579 | $8,074,207 | $9,195,298 | $5,382,498 | 24 | $7,390 |
| 2023 | $2,568,422 | $3,041,054 | $1,900,680 | $692,528 | 18 | $341 |
| 2022 | $1,484,101 | $3,116,406 | $3,665,483 | $1,595,250 | 17 | $40 |
| 2021 | $1,994,753 | $1,804,180 | $1,232,151 | $196,125 | 14 | $37 |
| 2020 | $1,330,327 | $7,169,308 | $7,551,215 | $3,338,487 | 17 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to advance locally led democracy with inclusive processes and equitable outcomes, engaging young people as voters, organizers, and leaders. Its filing describes work in civic engagement, voter education, and capacity building. This includes year-round local civic and electoral programs, voter guides and candidate information, and training and coaching for network organizations in areas such as operations, finance, programs, data, communications, and development.
The website identifies five shared issue areas: abortion access and reproductive justice, climate and environmental justice, housing, reimagining public safety, and voting rights. It also describes capacity building, support for emerging youth-led organizations, and national coordination as parts of its work.
Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund says it builds homegrown leadership, engages and organizes young leaders, and advocates for policy change and systemic equity. Engage Miami describes its work as developing a culture of local youth civic participation. The Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action describes itself as a youth-led collaborative that gives young Georgians a role in democracy. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Alliance reported 24 grants totaling $5,382,498. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $971,000, with a median of $125,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $971,000 to North Carolina Asian Americans Together in Action; $782,500 to Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund; $669,710 to One Asian Pacific Island Americans Nevada; $512,710 to PODER; and $363,000 to Forward Montana. The stated purposes included capacity building, civic engagement, voter education, and, for some grants, issue campaigns. Other recipients included Engage Miami ($338,500), the Voter Participation Center ($250,000), and the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action ($200,000).
The website describes a $10 million grantmaking investment for the 2025–2026 cycle, focused on youth civic engagement, advocacy, and organizing, including voter mobilization, persuasion efforts, and ballot measures. It also describes a centralized Research & Communications Hub to support the network and partners.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Jonathan Paik, chair; Kim Rogers, vice chair; Aaron Merkin, treasurer; and Ben Wessel, secretary. The filing lists Resha Thomas as secretary through June and Ben Wessel as a board member through June. Other listed board members are Victoria Cepeida-Mojarro, Tracey Corder, Kellie Dupree, Juan Escalante, and Alison Ge.
Alliance for Youth Action is led by Dakota Hall, President & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dakota Hall
President & Executive Director
Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $114K (2024)
Jonathan Paik
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Koontz
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$32K (2023) → $42K (2024)
Aaron Merkin
Treasurer
Treasurer & Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Wessel
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Sloan
Board Member
Treasurer & Board Member → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Escalante
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paola Ramos
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Corder
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Acker Lyons
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Rogers
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Resha Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Loper
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Salgado
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kunoor Ojha
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Ge
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Huang
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Dupree
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kritihika Harish
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Cepeida-Mojarro
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alexandra Acker-Lyons (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Gonzales (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Oscar Boleman (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Pao Ramos (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Audelo (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jonathan Paik Vice Chair (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Resha Thomas Secretary (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: From
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 $114K, to Dakota Hall (President & Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alliance for Youth Action
How much does Alliance for Youth Action give each year?
Alliance for Youth Action gave $5.4M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $693K across 18 grants.
What is Alliance for Youth Action's typical grant size?
Alliance for Youth Action's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $224,271, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alliance for Youth Action that year got $97K on average.
Where does Alliance for Youth Action give grants?
Alliance for Youth Action's top state is North Carolina, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (16%) and Nevada (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Alliance for Youth Action give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Alliance for Youth Action's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic Engagement" (4 grants), "Voter Education" (4 grants) and "Capacity Building, Civic Engagement, Voter Education" (3 grants).
Who are Alliance for Youth Action's largest grantees?
Alliance for Youth Action's largest 2024 grantees include North Carolina Asian Americans Together in Action ($971,000), Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund ($782,500) and One Asian Pacific Island Americans Nevada ($669,710), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alliance for Youth Action?
Alliance for Youth Action reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
What does Alliance for Youth Action fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to advance locally led democracy with inclusive processes and equitable outcomes, engaging young people as voters, organizers, and leaders. Its filing describes work in civic engagement, voter education, and capacity building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliance for Youth Action?
Alliance for Youth Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check allianceforyouthaction.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Alliance for Youth Action's EIN?
Alliance for Youth Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2914731. 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 August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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