Charter Schools Action Fund
Secure a significant increase in the federal charter schools program, which provides needed funds to open and replicated high performing charter schools.
Charter Schools Action Fund at a glance
In short: Charter Schools Action Fund gave $168K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,500
- +235.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,875
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $383,462
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Charter Schools Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Americans 4 Security Inc ($58K). Together the top 4 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 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 $50K (2023) to $225K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans 4 Security Inc Plover, WI | Electioneering | $57,500 |
| House Majority Pac Washington, DC | Electioneering | $40,000 |
| Congressional Leadership Fund Washington, DC | Electioneering | $40,000 |
| Senate Majority Pac Washington, DC | Electioneering | $30,000 |
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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 | $383,462 | $254,081 | $464,913 | $167,500 | 4 | $4,081 |
| 2023 | $604,996 | $565,000 | $383,899 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $376,189 | $979,471 | $840,813 | $225,000 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $97,406 | $85,000 | $107,033 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $64,769 | $90,000 | $181,060 | — | — | — |
About Charter Schools Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Charter Schools Action Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $383K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charter Schools Action Fund is led by Starlee Coleman, President & CEO of Napcs - on the 2024 filing; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Starlee Coleman
President & CEO of Napcs -
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Nina Rees Former Vice Chair
CEO of Napcs -
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Murphy
Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Landrieu
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Paisner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
William Burns Ed Of Csaf
Executive Vice President & National Advocacy of Napcs
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$57K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Nina Rees (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Carlos Curbelo (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Morffi VP Federal (2023) — Affairs of Napcs -
- Former: Jessica Morffi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Emilio Pack (2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to William Burns Ed of Csaf (EVP, National Advocacy of Napcs). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charter Schools Action Fund
How much does Charter Schools Action Fund give each year?
Charter Schools Action Fund gave $168K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Charter Schools Action Fund's typical grant size?
Charter Schools Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $41,875, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Charter Schools Action Fund give grants?
Charter Schools Action Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Charter Schools Action Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Charter Schools Action Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Electioneering" (4 grants).
How large is Charter Schools Action Fund?
Charter Schools Action Fund reported $383K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $254K.
What is Charter Schools Action Fund?
Charter Schools Action Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $383K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Charter Schools Action Fund's EIN?
Charter Schools Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2045681. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 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 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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