Centerline Action Inc
Centerline Action is an advocacy organization focused on advancing legislation centered on defending core constitutional freedoms and liberties, preserving a free market economy, and limiting the role of government in americans' everyday lives.
Centerline Action Inc at a glance
In short: Centerline Action Inc gave $360K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $90K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,000
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,000
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $92,500
- Total assets
- $1,272,976
- +54.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Centerline Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was US Chamber of Commerce ($150K). Together the top 4 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2023) to $608K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Republican Governors Association Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Republican State Leadership Committee Washington, DC | General Support | $85,000 |
| Community Leaders of America Springfield, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,272,976 | $3,209,000 | $2,689,777 | $360,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $826,062 | $2,253,100 | $1,678,462 | $607,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $113,731 | $1,298,424 | $1,258,229 | $205,000 | 3 |
About Centerline Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Centerline Action Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $360K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Centerline Action Inc is led by James Dozier, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Dozier
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Michael Napolitano
Director & Treasurer
Board Treasurer & Secretary → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
David Langdon
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Amanda Bevis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Will Devine (2023) — Board Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Michael Napolitano (Director and Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Centerline Action Inc
How much does Centerline Action Inc give each year?
Centerline Action Inc gave $360K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $608K across 5 grants.
What is Centerline Action Inc's typical grant size?
Centerline Action Inc's median grant in 2025 was $92,500, and its average grant was $90,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Centerline Action Inc give grants?
Centerline Action Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (42%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Centerline Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Centerline Action Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Centerline Action Inc?
Centerline Action Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Centerline Action Inc?
Centerline Action Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Centerline Action Inc's EIN?
Centerline Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2307642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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