Faith in Action Fund
FAITH IN ACTION FUND IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES OF FAITH AND ADVANCING SOCIAL JUSTICE. THE MISSION OF THE FUND IS TO: - EMPOWER PEOPLE OF FAITH IN STATES AND CITIES TO ORGANIZE AND DEVELOP THEIR POWER, HOLDING ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE TO SERVE THE COMMON GOOD OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS. - CLOSE RACIAL AND GENERATIONAL GAPS IN VOTER PARTICIPATION. - EXPAND ACCESS TO VOTING BY CHALLENGING RESTRICTIVE LAWS, SUCH AS VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS. - REIMAGINE VOTER ENGAGEMENT THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE STRATEGY, FLIPPING THE FORMULA, WHICH CENTERS PEOPLE OF COLOR, ENSURING THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND EVERY VOTE HAS EQUAL VALUE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$833K
-28.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
+966.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+113.3% YoY
About Faith in Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Faith in Action Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $833K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $4K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $832,644 | $1,165,390 | $1,002,558 |
| Revenue | $4,227 | $912,878 | $1,043,252 |
| Expenses | $455,057 | $760,045 | $1,320,176 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,663 | — | — |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Power Action Fund ($50,000), Faith in Florida Action Fund Inc ($40,000), Cafe Accion ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAFE ACCION LAS CRUCES, NM | ADVANCE CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $25,000 |
| FAITH IN FLORIDA ACTION FUND INC ORLANDO, FL | ADVANCE CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $40,000 |
| POWER ACTION FUND PHILADELPHIA, PA | ADVANCE CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $50,000 |
| LA VOICE ACTION LOS ANGELES, CA | ADVANCE CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $25,000 |
| VERMONT INTERFAITH ACTION INC BURLINGTON, VT | ADVANCE CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY SHACK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN BAUMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZACHARY HOOVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCI PALACIOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENRY GOLDSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PASTOR HEYWARD WIGGINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHANA BENCOMO | PRESIDENT (THRU SEPT) | 1 | — |
| KENDRA COCHRAN | DIRECTOR (THRU MID-NOV) | 1 | — |
| RONALD WHITE | DIRECTOR (THRU MID-NOV) | 1 | — |
| NICOLE BARNES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG DECEMBER) | 20 | $44,096 |
| ANDREA MARTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU NOVEMBER) | 20 | $13,369 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Faith in Action Fund?
As of 2024, Faith in Action Fund holds $833K in total assets with $4K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $160K in 2024.
Where does Faith in Action Fund operate?
Faith in Action Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
What size grants does Faith in Action Fund award?
In 2024, Faith in Action Fund awarded 5 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Faith in Action Fund's EIN?
Faith in Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4434103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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