Final-Five Fund Inc
Final-Five Fund, inc. Is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization established primarily to further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the united states and reinvigorate effective, responsive democracy in America.
Final-Five Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Final-Five Fund Inc gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $258K), top state Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,550,000
- +5066.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $258,333
- +1622.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $36,347
- -97.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Final-Five Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vote Yes on 3 Inc ($500K). Together the top 6 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $13.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vote Yes on 3 Inc Las Vegas, NV | General Support. | $500,000 |
| Montanans for Election Reform Action Fund Helena, MT | General Support. | $500,000 |
| No on 2 Anchorage, AK | Contributions and expenditures related to Alaska ballot measures or initiatives. | $250,000 |
| Colorado Voters First Denver, CO | Grassroots Lobbying and Issue Advocacy. | $250,000 |
| Make Elections Fair Pac Tempe, AZ | Grassroots Lobbying and Issue Advocacy. | $25,000 |
| Make All Votes Count DC Washington, DC | Lobbying Activity as Defined by the Code. | $25,000 |
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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 | $36,347 | $360,717 | $1,748,264 | $1,550,000 | 6 | $56,879 |
| 2023 | $1,516,530 | $1,900,935 | $206,134 | $30,000 | 2 | $72,865 |
| 2022 | $1,141,942 | $12,011,486 | $13,986,308 | $13,566,500 | 5 | $51,586 |
About Final-Five Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Final-Five Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $57K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Final-Five Fund Inc is led by Katherine Gehl, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Gehl
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sobrato
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Ramirez
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvie Doppelt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mindy Finn (2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 71422
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Final-Five Fund Inc
How much does Final-Five Fund Inc give each year?
Final-Five Fund Inc gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is Final-Five Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Final-Five Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $258,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Final-Five Fund Inc give grants?
Final-Five Fund Inc's top state is Nevada, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Montana (32%) and Alaska (16%).
Does Final-Five Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Final-Five Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Final-Five Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Final-Five Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vote Yes on 3 Inc ($500,000), Montanans for Election Reform Action Fund ($500,000) and No on 2 ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Final-Five Fund Inc?
Final-Five Fund Inc reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $361K.
What is Final-Five Fund Inc's EIN?
Final-Five Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3765459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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