CFC Action Fund Inc
To develop and advocate for legislation, regulations, and government programs to improve education outcomes in Wisconsin; conduct research and publicize the positions of elected officials concerning these issues.
CFC Action Fund Inc at a glance
In short: CFC Action Fund Inc gave $135K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $45,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $552,916
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who CFC Action Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jobs First Coalition Inc ($100K). Together the top 3 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jobs First Coalition Inc Brookfield, WI | Public Education, Grassroots Lobbying and Other Advocacy Efforts | $100,000 |
| Agencyact Inc Washington, DC | Public Education, Grassroots Lobbying and Other Advocacy Efforts | $25,000 |
| Leaders for a Better Community Inc Milwaukee, WI | Public Education, Grassroots Lobbying and Other Advocacy Efforts | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $552,916 | $748,117 | $454,590 | $135,000 | 3 |
About CFC Action Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
CFC Action Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $553K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $135K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CFC Action Fund Inc is led by Colleston Morgan, President & Treasurer on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colleston Morgan
President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Nettles
Chair of the Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Endres
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Pleva
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hans Dawson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hernandez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Schien
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 CFC Action Fund Inc
How much does CFC Action Fund Inc give each year?
CFC Action Fund Inc gave $135K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is CFC Action Fund Inc's typical grant size?
CFC Action Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does CFC Action Fund Inc give grants?
CFC Action Fund Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (19%).
Does CFC Action Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on CFC Action Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is CFC Action Fund Inc?
CFC Action Fund Inc reported $553K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $748K.
What is CFC Action Fund Inc's EIN?
CFC Action Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2216211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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