CounterAct Fund
The purpose of the Organization is to promote social welfare by raising public awareness of government, politics, and policy through an unbiased lens; highlighting government activity; enhancing voter education; preventing the spread of misinformation; and other related purposes.
CounterAct Fund at a glance
In short: CounterAct Fund gave $6.6M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,575,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,643,750
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Total assets
- $1,008,949
- +468.2% vs 2023
- 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 Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evidence for Impact ($5.0M). Together the top 4 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence for Impact Washington, DC | Restricted grant for 501(c)(3) permissible activity only | $5,000,000 |
| Liberty Defense Foundation Washington, DC | General Purpose Grant | $700,000 |
| Stand True America Washington, DC | General Purpose grant | $500,000 |
| Freedom and Accountability Project Washington, DC | General Purpose Grant | $375,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,008,949 | $13,773,429 | $13,130,113 | $6,575,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $177,582 | $362,500 | $743,709 | — | — |
| 2022 | $543,704 | $2,179,500 | $1,679,061 | — | — |
| 2021 | $42,265 | $300,000 | $257,735 | — | — |
About CounterAct Fund
Based on IRS filings
CounterAct Fund is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CounterAct Fund's only listed officer is Lora Haggard, Treasurer on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lora Haggard
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $14K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $14K, to Lora Haggard (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about CounterAct Fund
How much does CounterAct Fund give each year?
CounterAct Fund gave $6.6M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is CounterAct Fund's typical grant size?
CounterAct Fund's median grant in 2024 was $600,000, and its average grant was $1,643,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does CounterAct Fund give grants?
CounterAct Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does CounterAct Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of CounterAct Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is CounterAct Fund?
CounterAct Fund reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.8M.
What is CounterAct Fund's EIN?
CounterAct Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3510632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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