Friends of DxE
To provide fellowships to qualified applicants, to provide grants to the grassroots Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) network, and to provide grants to other organizations that align with our mission. The specific purpose is to educate the public about environmentalism.
Friends of DxE at a glance
In short: Friends of DxE gave $412K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,639
- -47.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,607
- -47.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,820
- Total assets
- $6,113,013
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of DxE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Direct Action Everywhere ($200K). Together the top 6 received $412K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Friends of DxE gives
- Giving grew 61% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2020) to $787K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Action Everywhere Berkeley, CA | animal welfare | $200,000 |
| Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary San Luis Obispo, CA | animal welfare | $84,000 |
| SEED Inc Brooklyn, NY | animal welfare | $50,000 |
| Animal Liberation Temple Martinez, CA | animal welfare | $37,639 |
| Property of the People Inc Washington, DC | animal welfare | $25,000 |
| Free From Harm Nfp Chicago, IL | animal welfare | $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 | $6,113,013 | $1,722,094 | $1,140,426 | $411,639 | 6 | $168,065 |
| 2023 | $5,356,952 | $1,711,815 | $1,586,759 | $786,942 | 6 | $161,368 |
| 2022 | $4,776,411 | $2,042,156 | $1,051,088 | $290,000 | 2 | $40,043 |
| 2021 | $4,040,994 | $1,585,821 | $903,875 | $255,000 | 2 | $5,640 |
| 2020 | $3,215,001 | $1,328,619 | $751,333 | $97,000 | 2 | $27,203 |
| 2019 | $2,570,946 | $1,271,173 | $827,787 | $242,250 | 3 | $14,939 |
About Friends of DxE
Based on IRS filings
Friends of DxE is a public charity, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $412K. Net investment income was $168K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of DxE is led by Amy Hsiung, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Hsiung
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allie Shapiro
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Jablonowski
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Friends of DxE
How much does Friends of DxE give each year?
Friends of DxE gave $412K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $787K across 6 grants.
What is Friends of DxE's typical grant size?
Friends of DxE's median grant in 2024 was $43,820, and its average grant was $68,607, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of DxE give grants?
Friends of DxE gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and District of Columbia (6%).
Does Friends of DxE give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of DxE's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (6 grants).
Who are Friends of DxE's largest grantees?
Friends of DxE's largest 2024 grantees include Direct Action Everywhere ($200,000), Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary ($84,000) and SEED Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Friends of DxE?
Friends of DxE reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Friends of DxE's EIN?
Friends of DxE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4318107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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