Allied Media Action Fund
Educate legislators and the general public on issues facing Michigan and the united states.
Allied Media Action Fund at a glance
In short: Allied Media Action Fund gave $109K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,595
- -85.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,574
- -92.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,050
- Total assets
- $542,338
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Allied Media Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition ($52K). Together the top 8 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $737K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition Detroit, MI | Reimbursement Requests for Mejc Expenses | $51,995 |
| One Love Global Inc Lansing, MI | Majic Subgrant One Love Global Inc | $10,000 |
| We the People Action Fund Detroit, MI | Donation to We the People Action Fund | $10,000 |
| VVPN Detroit, MI | Mini Grant Great Lakes Water Protector | $9,500 |
| Muusjn Royal Oak, MI | Subgrant Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network | $8,600 |
| Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | Mini Grant Through Detroit Action | $8,500 |
| Lead Exchange Network Grand Rapids, MI | Majic Grant to Greater Grand Rapids NAACP | $5,000 |
| Ann Arbor for Public Power Ypsilanti, MI | Majic Partners Mini-Grants Ann Arbor for Public Power | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $542,338 | $290,500 | $163,171 | $108,595 | 8 |
| 2023 | $510,006 | $378,547 | $959,880 | $736,887 | 4 |
| 2022 | $1,076,347 | $544,040 | $242,423 | $34,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $719,682 | $380,300 | $222,668 | — | — |
| 2020 | $641,172 | $658,043 | $99,849 | — | — |
About Allied Media Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Allied Media Action Fund is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $542K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $109K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Allied Media Action Fund is led by Rashid Shabazz, Critical Minded Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rashid Shabazz
Critical Minded Executive Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Toni Moceri
President & Executive Director
Co-Executive Director → President & Co-Executive Director, 2023
President & Co-Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shatona Holcomb
Senior Director of People & Culture
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Emi Kane
Co-Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Suzanne Bazzi Abouzenni
Senior Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Cezanne Charles
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Britto
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jd Davids
Chief Strategic Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jeanette Lee (2020–2023) — Former Lbi Interim Director
- Former: Irma Bajar (2022–2023) — Executive Director Million Rising
- Former: Mars Marshall (2022–2023) — Former Co-Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Gonzales (2023) — Senior Director of Sponsored Projects
- Former: Kris Miller (2020–2022) — Former Secretary
- Former: Marianne Ruiz (2020–2022) — Kairos Executive Director
- Former: Michael Medow (2020–2022) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Sandhya Anantharaman (2021–2022) — Kairos Interim Director of Programs
- Former: Jacqueline Gennell Brooks (2022) — Kairos Deputy Director
- Former: Jelani Michelle Drew-Davi (2022) — Kairos Director of Campaigns
- Former: Iram Ali (2021) — Kairos Iterim Director of Campaigns
- Former: Jenifer Daniels (2021) — Director
- Former: Cayden Mak (2020) — 18mr Director
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 Allied Media Action Fund
How much does Allied Media Action Fund give each year?
Allied Media Action Fund gave $109K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $737K across 4 grants.
What is Allied Media Action Fund's typical grant size?
Allied Media Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $9,050, and its average grant was $13,574, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Allied Media Action Fund give grants?
Allied Media Action Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does Allied Media Action Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Allied Media Action Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Allied Media Action Fund's largest grantees?
Allied Media Action Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition ($51,995), One Love Global Inc ($10,000) and We the People Action Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allied Media Action Fund?
Allied Media Action Fund reported $542K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $291K.
What is Allied Media Action Fund's EIN?
Allied Media Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0895977. 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
(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 12, 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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