Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action
The Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Action is a grassroots, member-led, statewide community organization working with more than 16,000 members in six counties across California, dedicated to raising the voices of everyday Californians, neighborhood by neighborhood, to fight for the policies and programs we need to improve our communities and create a brighter future.
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action at a glance
In short: Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,100
- -79.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,100
- -59.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,100
- Total assets
- $1,321,284
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Working Families Organization ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $270K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Working Families Organization Brooklyn, CA | To provide network dues | $12,100 |
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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 | $1,321,284 | $620,557 | $914,000 | $12,100 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $1,302,850 | $1,006,996 | $868,746 | $60,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $1,362,390 | $514,424 | $597,479 | $38,750 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $1,270,920 | $1,148,639 | $463,181 | $7,500 | Total only | $8 |
| 2020 | $700,336 | $1,968,092 | $1,440,522 | $270,000 | 5 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action
Based on IRS filings
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action is led by Ilene Toney, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilene Toney
Chairman
Member - Sacram → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Ramirez
Member - Contra
Contra Costa Re → Contra Costa Me, 2021
Contra Costa Me → Member - Contra, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Reyes
San Diego Member
San Deigo Member → San Diego Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelina Jimenez
Member - La
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Simpson
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Briones
Member - La
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merika Reagan
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tachina Garrett
Member - Contra
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jefferson McGee (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Simone Newman (2020–2023) — Co-Chair
- Former: Phillip Tripp (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Merkia Goolsby (2023) — Member- Oakland
- Former: Abdullah Muhammad (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Ann Marie Garcia (2020–2021) — Oakland Member
- Former: Barbara Pinto (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sasha Graham (2020) — Board Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action
How much does Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action give each year?
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
How large is Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action?
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $621K.
What is Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action?
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action operate?
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action's EIN?
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1482731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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