Donors of Color Action Inc
Donors of Color Action, inc. Doca was formed to leverage high net worth donors of color as a force for creating systemic racial equity. Systemic change requires flexible funding to build power in the political space and to engage in advocacy work that creates change for and accountability to communities of color.
Donors of Color Action Inc at a glance
In short: Donors of Color Action Inc gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $453,494
- +363.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Donors of Color Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AZ Aanhpi Advocates 221 E ($10K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $273K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AZ Aanhpi Advocates 221 E Phoenix, AZ | Solidarity Is Power | $10,000 |
| Florida Rising Inc 10800 Miami, FL | Solidarity Is Power | $10,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota Edu FD 3030 N Phoenix, AZ | Social Welfare | $10,000 |
| Asian Amer Advocacy FD Norcross, GA | Social Welfare | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $453,494 | $301,000 | $89,733 | $40,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $97,947 | $139,375 | $181,958 | — | — |
| 2022 | $140,734 | $100,250 | $152,154 | — | — |
| 2021 | $213,266 | $245,360 | $141,079 | — | — |
| 2020 | $156,043 | $543,375 | $731,651 | $273,481 | 6 |
About Donors of Color Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Donors of Color Action Inc is a public charity, based in Beaverton, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $453K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Donors of Color Action Inc is led by Isabelle Leighton, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isabelle Leighton
Executive Director
Deputy Director of Membership → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Chen
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Fernandez Ancona
Director
Secretary Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Park
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shantel Wilkins
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Latisha Wilkins (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Ashindi Maxton (2020–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Yolanda Gantz (2021–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Hali Lee (2020) — Former Co-Director
- Former: Jen Ancona (2020) — Secretary Tresurer
- Former: Tiloma Jayasinghe Chief Operating (2020) — Officer & Director of Member Organizing
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.
Frequently asked questions about Donors of Color Action Inc
How much does Donors of Color Action Inc give each year?
Donors of Color Action Inc gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Donors of Color Action Inc's typical grant size?
Donors of Color Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Donors of Color Action Inc give grants?
Donors of Color Action Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Georgia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Donors of Color Action Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Donors of Color Action Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Donors of Color Action Inc?
Donors of Color Action Inc reported $453K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.
What is Donors of Color Action Inc's EIN?
Donors of Color Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3099566. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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