COMMITTEE ON STATES' MISSION IS TO CREATE, NURTURE, & SUSTAIN A COMMUNITY OF STATE-BASED PROGRESSIVE INVESTORS AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
About Committee on States
Based on IRS filings
Committee on States is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $5.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pa Alliance Action ($1,325,000), Michigan Civic Action Fund ($940,000), Together Wisconsin Acts ($940,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A BETTER BIG SKY MISSOULA, MT | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $50,000 |
| ALASKA PROGRESSIVE DONOR TABLE ANCHORAGE, AK | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $50,000 |
| COLORADO DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE DENVER, CO | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $115,000 |
| COMMONWEALTH ALLIANCE DONOR TABLE LOUISVILLE, KY | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $50,000 |
| FLORIDA ADVANCEMENT PROJECT HOMESTEAD, FL | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $200,000 |
| 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 |
| IDAHO PROGRESSIVE INVESTOR NETWORK BOISE, ID | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $100,000 |
| INDIANA PROGRESSIVE COLLABORATIVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $55,000 |
| MAKE NC FIRST RALEIGH, NC | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) | $140,000 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICAELA FERNANDEZ ALLEN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KATRINA MENDIOLA | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOAN HUFFER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL WEISEL | GENERAL COUNSEL & CO-TREAS | 1 | — |
| JEFF BLODGETT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KAREN GROVE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY MOUNTCASTLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADEMOLA OYEFESO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN WEEKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIN EGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $287,200 |
| PAULA HODGES | DIRECTOR OF STATE STRATEGI | 20 | $190,348 |
| TIMOTHY MOLINA | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 20 | $185,804 |
| COURTNEY PATTERSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCE | 20 | $151,514 |
| JAMES CHAN | NETWORK STRATEGIST | 20 | $144,252 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Committee on States?
Committee on States is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in RALEIGH, NC. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Committee on States?
As of 2024, Committee on States holds $1.9M in total assets with $7.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $5.5M in 2024.
Where does Committee on States operate?
Committee on States has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Committee on States award?
In 2024, Committee on States awarded 24 grants totaling $5.5M — an average of about $229K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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