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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$412K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$69K
About Friends of DxE
Based on IRS filings
Friends of DxE is a nonprofit organization, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,113,013 | $5,356,952 | $4,776,411 |
| Revenue | $1,722,094 | $1,711,815 | $2,042,156 |
| Expenses | $1,140,426 | $1,586,759 | $1,051,088 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $168,065 | $161,368 | $40,043 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Direct Action Everywhere ($200,000), Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary ($84,000), SEED Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Liberation Temple Martinez, CA | animal welfare | $37,639 |
| Direct Action Everywhere Berkeley, CA | animal welfare | $200,000 |
| Free From Harm Nfp Chicago, IL | animal welfare | $15,000 |
| Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary San Luis Obispo, CA | animal welfare | $84,000 |
| Property of the People Inc Washington, DC | animal welfare | $25,000 |
| SEED Inc Brooklyn, NY | animal welfare | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY HSIUNG | President | 5 | — |
| KARL JABLONOWSKI | Secretary | 5 | — |
| ALLIE SHAPIRO | Treasurer | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Friends of DxE?
As of 2024, Friends of DxE holds $6.1M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $412K in 2024.
Where does Friends of DxE operate?
Friends of DxE has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Friends of DxE award?
In 2024, Friends of DxE awarded 6 grants totaling $412K — an average of about $69K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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