Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund
To sustain lasting and impactful nonprofit and advocacy infrastructure and networks that support a thriving, informed, and active multi-racial democracy in Kentucky.
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund at a glance
In short: Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund gave $552K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $551,900
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,380
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $484,273
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement ($459K). Together the top 5 received $552K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 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 $430K (2023) to $750K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $552K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement Louisville, KY | General Capacity | $459,400 |
| Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Berea, KY | General Capacity | $40,000 |
| Protect Our Schools KY Frankfort, KY | General Capacity | $35,000 |
| New Americans Initiative Louisville, KY | General Capacity | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Hazard, KY | General Capacity | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $484,273 | $1,219,256 | $1,185,645 | $551,900 | 5 |
| 2024 | $450,662 | $1,322,921 | $1,121,208 | $750,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $248,949 | $894,445 | $645,496 | $430,000 | 4 |
About Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $484K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $552K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund is led by Meghan Rouse, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meghan Rouse
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$89K (2023) → $135K (2025)
Brent McKim
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Contarino
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suhas Kulkarni
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamarra Wieder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Osha Cowley-Shireman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Snider
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baylen Campbell
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christian Motley (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Dave Suetholtz (2023) — Director
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 $135K, to Meghan Rouse (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund
How much does Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund give each year?
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund gave $552K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $750K across 8 grants.
What is Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund's typical grant size?
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $110,380, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund give grants?
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund's largest grantees?
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement ($459,400), Kentucky Center for Economic Policy ($40,000) and Protect Our Schools KY ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund?
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund reported $484K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund?
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $484K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund's EIN?
Commonwealth Alliance Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2248800. 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 July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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