FIGHT BACK FUND SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TO COMBAT ANTI-UNION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING SO-CALLED RIGHT-TO-WORK POLICIES, "PAYCHECK PROTECTION" LAWS AIMED AT RESTRICTING UNION INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS, ATTEMPTS TO WATER DOWN OR REPEAL PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES, AND EFFORTS TO BAN PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS. SUPPORTING SUCH CAUSES BENEFITS ALL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FIGHT BACK FUND ENCOURAGES INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING, INCLUDING THE NEED TO BUILD AND REPAIR ROADS , BRIDGES, AND PORTS. THE FIGHT BACK FUND WILL DEVELOP AND EXECUTE MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATION CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO LABOR AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES.
Key facts about Fight Back Fund
- EIN
- 47-5289211
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Total assets
- $228,054
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$228K
-34.7% YoY
Revenue
$2.7M
+424.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$2.6M
+99.3% YoY
About Fight Back Fund
Based on IRS filings
Fight Back Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in Countryside, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $228K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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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 | $228,054 | $348,995 | $1,012,970 |
| Revenue | $2,675,214 | $509,987 | $5,337,945 |
| Expenses | $2,637,455 | $1,323,663 | $6,023,998 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fight Back Fund is led by James Sweeney, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Sweeney
President
Board of Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Fagan
Financial Secretaray
Board of Director → Financial Secretaray, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Douglas
Tresurer
Board of Director → Tresurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kresge
Rec Correspond Secretary
Board of Director → Rec Correspond Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Simrayh
Business Representative
Board of Director → Business Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Horne
Vice President
Board of Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steven Cisco (2020–2021) — Board of Director
- Former: Jeff Horne (2021) — Board of Director
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.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fight Back Fund?
Fight Back Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in Countryside, IL. It holds $228K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fight Back Fund?
As of 2024, Fight Back Fund holds $228K in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Fight Back Fund operate?
Fight Back Fund has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Fight Back Fund's EIN?
Fight Back Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5289211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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