Family Values Work Action Inc
The mission of family values @ work action (fv@wa) is to support the eligible state coalitions in engaging historically disenfrachised voters in the movement for care and caregiving and other economic security issues through public education and civic engagement strategies.
Family Values Work Action Inc at a glance
In short: Family Values Work Action Inc gave $138K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,500
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,643
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $411,833
- -60.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Family Values Work Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oakland Forward Action Fund ($23K). Together the top 7 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Family Values Work Action Inc gives
- Giving fell 37% 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 $138K (2024) to $258K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Forward Action Fund Detroit, OH | General Grant | $22,500 |
| Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action St. Louis, MO | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Family Forward Action Fund Portland, OR | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Citizen Action of New York Inc Albany, NY | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Ga We Vote We Win Atlanta, GA | General Grant | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Newark, NJ | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Maine Women's Lobby Augusta, ME | General Grant | $15,000 |
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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 | $411,833 | $296,688 | $777,333 | $137,500 | 7 | $16,987 |
| 2023 | $1,039,569 | $1,397,593 | $593,132 | $258,000 | 9 | $8,441 |
| 2022 | $169,610 | $50,192 | $243,116 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $361,618 | $618,000 | $378,397 | $218,607 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $45,645 | $260,000 | $229,852 | $210,000 | 9 | — |
About Family Values Work Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Family Values Work Action Inc is a public charity, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $17K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Family Values Work Action Inc is led by Carol Joyner, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Joyner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Yadira Sanchez
President
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Huckelbridge
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Chun Hoon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Paluso
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karundi Williams (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Rubie Coles (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $160K, to Carol Joyner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Family Values Work Action Inc
How much does Family Values Work Action Inc give each year?
Family Values Work Action Inc gave $138K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $258K across 9 grants.
What is Family Values Work Action Inc's typical grant size?
Family Values Work Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,643, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Family Values Work Action Inc give grants?
Family Values Work Action Inc's top state is Ohio, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (15%) and Oregon (15%).
Does Family Values Work Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Family Values Work Action Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Family Values Work Action Inc's largest grantees?
Family Values Work Action Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Oakland Forward Action Fund ($22,500), Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action ($20,000) and Family Forward Action Fund ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Family Values Work Action Inc?
Family Values Work Action Inc reported $412K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What is Family Values Work Action Inc's EIN?
Family Values Work Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1147242. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- 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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