Alliance for Youth Action
THE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ACTION ENVISIONS A NEW ERA OF LOCALLY-LED DEMOCRACY WITH INCLUSIVE PROCESSES AND EQUITABLE OUTCOMES, WHERE LOTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGE IN DEMOCRACY AS VOTERS, ORGANIZERS, AND LEADERS, MAKING THE WORLD JUST, MORE SUSTAINABLE, AND MORE AWESOME.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-45.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
+677.2% YoY
Grant Count
24
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$224K
+482.9% YoY
About Alliance for Youth Action
Based on IRS filings
Alliance for Youth Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $5.4M. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,405,579 | $2,568,422 | $1,484,101 |
| Revenue | $8,074,207 | $3,041,054 | $3,116,406 |
| Expenses | $9,195,298 | $1,900,680 | $3,665,483 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,390 | $341 | $40 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include North Carolina Asian Americans Together in Action ($971,000), Leaders Igniting Transformation Action Fund ($782,500), One Asian Pacific Island Americans Nevada ($669,710).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN PAIK | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KIM ROGERS | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RESHA THOMAS | SECRETARY (THRU JUNE) | 2 | — |
| BEN WESSEL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE); SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| AARON MERKIN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| VICTORIA CEPEIDA-MOJARRO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TRACEY CORDER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KELLIE DUPREE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUAN ESCALANTE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ALISON GE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KRITIHIKA HARISH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BETH HUANG | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| COLLEEN LOPER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU APRIL) | 2 | — |
| ALEXANDRA ACKER LYONS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE) | 2 | — |
| KUNOOR OJHA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PAOLA RAMOS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE) | 2 | — |
| NATALIA SALGADO | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE) | 2 | — |
| CHRIS SLOAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAKOTA HALL | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $113,772 |
| WILLIAM KOONTZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 10 | $42,279 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alliance for Youth Action?
Alliance for Youth Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alliance for Youth Action?
As of 2024, Alliance for Youth Action holds $1.4M in total assets with $8.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $5.4M in 2024.
Where does Alliance for Youth Action operate?
Alliance for Youth Action has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Alliance for Youth Action award?
In 2024, Alliance for Youth Action awarded 24 grants totaling $5.4M — an average of about $224K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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