Committee on States
Committee on States is a public charity based in Raleigh, North Carolina, formed in 2019. It describes its mission as building and sustaining a nationwide community of state-based progressive investors and institutional partners. Its 2024 filing reports $5,505,000 in grants to 24 recipients.
Key facts about Committee on States
In short: Committee on States gave $5.5M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $229K), top state Pennsylvania. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 84-2558945
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,505,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- Average grant
- $229,375
- Median grant
- $115,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $1,898,525
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-24.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
+467.5% YoY
Grant Count
24
+41.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$229K
+302.0% YoY
Is Committee on States open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $96K; repeat grants $296K. How we count
Medians: $88K first-time, $115K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to “create, nurture, & sustain a community of state-based progressive investors and institutional partners throughout the country.” Its 2024 filing says it provided unrestricted support to 501(c)(4) entities and notes that recipients may have used funds for legally permissible nonprimary expenditures, including issue advocacy, voter communications, or independent expenditures.
Grantees describe a range of state-level civic and advocacy work. PA Alliance Action says it advocates for democracy reform through grassroots activities and support for like-minded organizations, particularly those serving historically marginalized and underserved Pennsylvanians. Michigan Civic Action Fund describes work to increase voter participation and awareness, defend civil and human rights, and train civic leaders. Together Wisconsin Acts says it advocates for legislation, regulations, and government programs to improve the common good and social welfare in Wisconsin. Other grantee descriptions include policy organizing and leadership development in Georgia, strengthening progressive infrastructure in Ohio, public education about officials’ and candidates’ positions in Minnesota, and research, voter education, advocacy, and voter turnout work in Tennessee.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Committee on States reported 24 grants totaling $5,505,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,325,000, with a median of $115,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,325,000 to PA Alliance Action, $940,000 each to Michigan Civic Action Fund and Together Wisconsin Acts, $265,000 to Georgia Investor Action Fund, and $215,000 each to Nevada Alliance and Ohio Progressive Collaborative. Other listed grants included $200,000 to Florida Advancement Project; $165,000 to WIN Minnesota; $140,000 each to Make NC First and Project NM LLC; and $115,000 each to Colorado Democracy Alliance and Tennessee Investor Fund.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed across multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania (24%), Michigan (17%), and Wisconsin (17%), followed by Georgia (5%) and Nevada (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $495K (2020) to $5.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pa Alliance Action ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 45 grants of 82 (55%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $1,325,000 |
| Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $940,000 |
| Together Wisconsin Acts Milwaukee, WI | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $940,000 |
| Georgia Investor Action Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $265,000 |
| Nevada Alliance Las Vegas, NV | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $215,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Columbus, OH | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $215,000 |
| Florida Advancement Project Homestead, FL | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $200,000 |
| Win Minnesota St. Paul, MN | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $165,000 |
| Make NC First Raleigh, NC | To support organizational development activities in furtherance of the organizations exempt purposes under section 501(c)(4) | $140,000 |
| Project NM LLC Santa Fe, NM | To Support Organizational Development Activities | $140,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,898,525 | $7,304,822 | $7,922,641 | $5,505,000 across 24 grants |
| 2023 | $2,517,423 | $3,903,266 | $2,408,080 | $970,000 across 17 grants |
| 2022 | $1,027,188 | $2,537,032 | $2,496,870 | $900,000 across 18 grants |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,898,525 | $2,517,423 | $1,027,188 |
| Revenue | $7,304,822 | $3,903,266 | $2,537,032 |
| Expenses | $7,922,641 | $2,408,080 | $2,496,870 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Micaela Fernandez Allen as chair; Katrina Mendiola as vice chair; Joan Huffer as treasurer; Michael Weisel as general counsel and co-treasurer; and Jeff Blodgett as secretary. Board members listed are Karen Grove, Mary Mountcastle, Ademola Oyefeso, Brian Weeks, and Christine White.
Committee on States is led by Erin Egan, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Egan
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$182K (2021) → $287K (2024)
Micaela Fernandez Allen
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Patterson
Director of Development & Compliance
Director of Operations → Director of Development & Compliance, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$148K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Paula Hodges
Director of State Strategi
Director of State Strategies → Director of State Strategi, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$188K (2023) → $190K (2024)
Timothy Molina
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$185K (2023) → $186K (2024)
James Chan
Network Strategist
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
Brian Weeks
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Blodgett
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Mountcastle
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Weisel
General Counsel & Co-Treas
General Counsel & Assistant → General Counsel & Co-Treasurer, 2023
General Counsel & Co-Treasurer → General Counsel & Co-Treas, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ademola Oyefeso
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine White
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Huffer
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Grove
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Mendiola
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Anne Bartley (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Daaiyah Bilal-Threats (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Vandenberg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Zimlich (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Meg Robinson (2020) — Board Member
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 $287K, to Erin Egan (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1607, Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 679-1776
Frequently asked questions about Committee on States
How much does Committee on States give each year?
Committee on States gave $5.5M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $970K across 17 grants.
What is Committee on States's typical grant size?
Committee on States's median grant in 2024 was $115,000, and its average grant was $229,375, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Committee on States that year got $96K on average.
Where does Committee on States give grants?
Committee on States's top state is Pennsylvania, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (17%) and Wisconsin (17%).
Does Committee on States give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Committee on States's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organizational Development Activities" (3 grants).
Who are Committee on States's largest grantees?
Committee on States's largest 2024 grantees include Pa Alliance Action ($1,325,000), Michigan Civic Action Fund ($940,000) and Together Wisconsin Acts ($940,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Committee on States?
Committee on States reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What does Committee on States fund?
The organization states that its mission is to “create, nurture, & sustain a community of state-based progressive investors and institutional partners throughout the country.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Committee on States?
Committee on States has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Committee on States's EIN?
Committee on States's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2558945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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