IDENTIFYING AND PASSING POLICIES AIMED AT INCREASING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SUPPORTING HEALTHY FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES, AND ENSURING A HEALTHY DIET FOR PEOPLE ACROSS DEMOGRAPHIC GROUPS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+26.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$834K
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$76K
About Cspi Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Cspi Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $834K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,791,217 | $1,417,222 | $3,083,943 |
| Revenue | $2,456,146 | $29,411 | $3,080,697 |
| Expenses | $2,260,120 | $1,405,804 | $488,332 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $47,146 | $29,411 | $697 |
| 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
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Interfaith Public Health Network ($330,620), The Center for Black Health & Equity ($150,000), Community Food Advocates ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES SAN RAFAEL, CA | DEVELOP THE POWER OF YOUTH ADVOCATES TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND MAKE POLICY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE FOOD RETAIL LANDSCAPE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA IN CALIFORNIA | $83,000 |
| THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH & EQUITY DURHAM, NC | CAMPAIGN FOR PASSAGE OF A RESTAURANT MENU SODIUM DISCLOSURE POLICY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO | $150,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD ADVOCATES NEW YORK, NY | CAMPAIGNS FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL AND VALUES-ALIGNED FOOD PURCHASING IN NYS | $90,000 |
| INTERFAITH PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK BRONX, NY | COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORK IN SUPPORT OF NUTRIENT WARNING LABEL AND FOOD MARKETING POLICY CAMPAIGNS IN NEW YORK | $330,620 |
| KEEP YOUR FAITH CORPORATION CHARLESTON, WV | CAMPAIGN FOR A DEDICATED LINE ITEM OF $300,000 IN THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE BUDGET FOR THE SNAP STRETCH PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| MISSION EDGE SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | CHANGE THE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES, NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, MEAL SERVICE AND PREPARATION FOR THOSE WITHIN INCARCERATED SPACES AND THOSE RECENTLY RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION | $11,925 |
| MOMSRISING EDUCATION FUND BELLEVUE, WA | MOBILIZE MOMS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL | $10,500 |
| PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE ASSOCIATES STOCKTON, CA | STOCKTON HEALTHY OPTIONS AT CHECKOUT | $42,750 |
| UNITED PARENTS AND STUDENTS LOS ANGELES, CA | CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING IN CITY AND COUNTY POLICY AND THE OPENING OF ADDITIONAL GROCERY STORE LOCATIONS TO SUPPORT INCREASED FOOD ACCESS IN LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES | $13,500 |
| RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE PROVIDENCE, RI | CAMPAIGN FOR PASSAGE OF A COMPREHENSIVE RESTAURANT KIDS' MEALS NUTRITION POLICY FOR THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | $31,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS R LANTOS | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| WILLIAM CORR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SUZANNE HESS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GIRIDHAR MALLYA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL A NUTTER | CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| JANE SCHMITZ | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| WILLIAM SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LYNN SILVER CHALFIN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ROBIN CAIOLA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SUSHMA PALMER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAMES SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PETER LURIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MONICA WILSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cspi Action Fund?
Cspi Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cspi Action Fund?
As of 2024, Cspi Action Fund holds $1.8M in total assets with $2.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $834K in 2024.
Where does Cspi Action Fund operate?
Cspi Action Fund has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Cspi Action Fund award?
In 2024, Cspi Action Fund awarded 11 grants totaling $834K — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cspi Action Fund's EIN?
Cspi Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4417685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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