Der Action Inc
The purpose of Der Action, inc. Is the promotion of social welfare as defined by the internal revenue code.
Der Action Inc at a glance
In short: Der Action Inc gave $95K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- -60.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,000
- -60.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $227,390
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Der Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Progressive State Leaders Committee ($50K). Together the top 5 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2024) to $240K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive State Leaders Committee Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The New Press Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| American Sunlight Project Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| South Brooklyn Sanctuary Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| House Majority Forward Washington DC, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,390 | — | $101,355 | $95,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $328,745 | — | $241,830 | $240,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $570,575 | $643,996 | $146,750 | $120,000 | 6 |
| 2021 | $73,329 | $154,528 | $81,199 | — | — |
About Der Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Der Action Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $95K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Der Action Inc is led by Nicholas Yglesias, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Yglesias
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Der Action Inc
How much does Der Action Inc give each year?
Der Action Inc gave $95K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $240K across 5 grants.
What is Der Action Inc's typical grant size?
Der Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Der Action Inc give grants?
Der Action Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Der Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Der Action Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Der Action Inc's largest grantees?
Der Action Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Progressive State Leaders Committee ($50,000), The New Press Inc ($15,000) and American Sunlight Project ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Der Action Inc?
Der Action Inc reported $227K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Der Action Inc's EIN?
Der Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1206026. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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