Direct Action Everywhere
To educate the public about environmentalism and animal welfare.
Direct Action Everywhere at a glance
In short: Direct Action Everywhere gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,810
- -78.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,905
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,905
- Total assets
- $302,419
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Direct Action Everywhere funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Domestic Grants Each Under 5000 ($12K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Direct Action Everywhere gives
- Giving grew 142% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Grants Each Under 5000 | — | $11,810 |
| Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary San Luis Obisbo, CA | Animal Care | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $302,419 | $493,717 | $450,964 | $21,810 | 2 | $-262 |
| 2023 | $272,451 | $894,401 | $907,876 | $99,870 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $273,600 | $506,206 | $563,282 | $12,032 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $335,117 | $662,542 | $543,945 | $9,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $210,940 | $432,193 | $292,176 | $6,000 | 1 | — |
About Direct Action Everywhere
Based on IRS filings
Direct Action Everywhere is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $302K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Direct Action Everywhere is led by Almira Tanner, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Almira Tanner
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Frohnmayer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Sabina Makhdomi
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Priya Sawhney (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $18K, to Jonathan Frohnmayer (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Direct Action Everywhere
How much does Direct Action Everywhere give each year?
Direct Action Everywhere gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 4 grants.
How large is Direct Action Everywhere?
Direct Action Everywhere reported $302K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $494K.
What is Direct Action Everywhere?
Direct Action Everywhere is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $302K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Direct Action Everywhere operate?
Direct Action Everywhere has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado.
What is Direct Action Everywhere's EIN?
Direct Action Everywhere's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4502283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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