Counteract Foundation
To counter misinformation and provide unbiased information and news with the goal of encouraging civic participation by people in disadvantaged and underrepresented communities.
Counteract Foundation at a glance
In short: Counteract Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5.0M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000,000
- Median grant
- $5,000,000
- Total assets
- $107
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Counteract Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CounterAct Fund ($5.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CounterAct Fund Washington, DC | Grant for 501(c)(3) permissible activity consistent with CounterAct Foundation's mission to counter misinformation for the purpose of encouraging civic participation by people in disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. | $5,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107 | $5,000,000 | $5,012,071 | $5,000,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,925 | $382,000 | $380,075 | — | — |
About Counteract Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Counteract Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $107 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Counteract Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Haggard
Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Mealor
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vignesh Iyer
Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Counteract Foundation
How much does Counteract Foundation give each year?
Counteract Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Counteract Foundation?
Counteract Foundation reported $107 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Counteract Foundation?
Counteract Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $107 in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Counteract Foundation operate?
Counteract Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Counteract Foundation's EIN?
Counteract Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3001705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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