Battleground New York Action Inc
Battleground New York Action ("bgnya") will educate new yorkers, particularly new yorkers of color, on critical issues facing the state and the country. We will register new voters to empower young people and communities of color to participate in our democracy. We will hold members of the state's congressional delegation accountable for their voting records and public statements. We will also invest in organizing through regional partners to develop a new generation of activists and leaders. Our democracy improves when more citizens are registered, informed, and empowered. Battleground New York Action aims to strengthen democratic participation in New York state.
Battleground New York Action Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $28,504
- -95.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $114,039
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $890,334
- -81.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Battleground New York Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Battleground New York Washington, DC | Canvas Programming | $1,475,000 |
| Citizen Action New York Albany, NY | Capacity and Base-Building Activities with Local Communities | $110,500 |
| Make the Road Action Inc Brooklyn, NY | Capacity and Base-Building Activities with Local Communities | $110,500 |
| Food and Water Action Fund Washington, DC | Capacity and Base-Building Activities with Local Communities | $40,000 |
| NY Communities for Change Brooklyn, NY | Capacity and Base-Building Activities with Local Communities | $40,000 |
| Vocal-NY Action Fund Brooklyn, NY | Capacity and Base-Building Activities with Local Communities | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,504 | $114,039 | $890,334 | — | — |
| 2024 | $664,798 | $5,376,922 | $4,923,717 | $1,816,000 | 6 |
About Battleground New York Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Battleground New York Action Inc is a public charity, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Battleground New York Action Inc is led by Gabby Seay, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gabby Seay
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Sandley
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Grossman
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Ettinger
Finance Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Boland
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Gallagher
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Battleground New York Action Inc
How large is Battleground New York Action Inc?
Battleground New York Action Inc reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $114K.
Where does Battleground New York Action Inc operate?
Battleground New York Action Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is Battleground New York Action Inc's EIN?
Battleground New York Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4773287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
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