Groundswell Action Fund
Groundswell Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization based in San Francisco, California, established in 2017. It operates as a subordinate organization under Groundswell Fund and functions as a channel for individual donors and foundations to direct resources toward vital grassroots work. The organization specializes in providing flexible, unrestricted funding to grassroots organizations led by women and transgender people of color.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-41.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+21.9% YoY
Grant Count
44
+7.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+13.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Groundswell Action Fund empowers women and trans leaders of color through grants, capacity building, and support for inclusive electoral organizing and civic engagement. The organization funds at the intersections of bodily autonomy and democracy defense.
Primary program areas include:
- Grantmaking to 501(c)(4) organizations
- Capacity Building to support organizational infrastructure development
- Funder Organizing to build the power of reproductive justice and other intersectional movements
The organization is dedicated to resourcing leadership in the electoral arena through 501(c)(4) organizations, recognizing that durable grassroots organizing and voter engagement infrastructure are essential to building a truly inclusive, participatory democracy.
Grantmaking
Groundswell Action Fund holds one primary grantmaking round in the fall of each year. Proposals are by invitation only, though interested organizations are encouraged to contact the fund directly.
Grant Range
s range from $30,000 to $105,000
Average Grant
in 2025: $15,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the organization funded 49 organizations nationwide across 49 states and territories.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $2,273,965
- Total expenses: $4,286,462
- Total assets: $2,518,484
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $2.41 million
- Expenses: $3.68 million
- Total assets: $4.31 million
Historical Context: As part of the broader Groundswell Fund and Groundswell Action Fund entities combined, the organizations moved more than $100 million to grassroots organizations between 2020 and 2025 as part of their strategic blueprint.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,518,484 | $4,309,989 | $5,641,048 |
| Revenue | $2,273,965 | $2,407,141 | $5,875,009 |
| Expenses | $4,286,462 | $3,682,808 | $4,478,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,426 | $38,440 | $3,149 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Groundswell Action Fund
Action Fund General Support Grants
Groundswell Action Fund
Amount
$15,000 average (2025)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Capacity Building Support
Groundswell Action Fund
Amount
$400,000 annually (2021 baseline)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rapid Response Funding
Groundswell Action Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tides Advocacy Fund ($337,500), Black Progressive Action Coal ($100,000), The Center for Empowered Poli ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All in All Action Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Action Washington, DC | Program Support | $75,000 |
| APEN Action Oakland, CA | Program Support | $62,500 |
| API Political Alliance Philadelphia, PA | Program Support | $62,500 |
| Asian American Advocacy Fund Norcross, GA | Program Support | $62,500 |
| Black Progressive Action Coal New York, NY | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Black Voters Matter Fund Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Black Women for Wellness AP Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $62,500 |
| Care in Action New York, NY | Program Support | $75,000 |
| CHIRLA Action Fund Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamani Hernandez | CEO | 2 | — |
| Naa Hammond | Chief Strategy Ofr | — | — |
| Chanda Jones | CFO | 2 | — |
| Quanita Toffie | Exec Director-Action Fund | 40 | — |
| Angelique Green | Chief Advanc Offcr | 2 | — |
| Lorena Gamboa-Martin | Chief of Staff | 2 | — |
| Jazmin Edwards | Sr HR & Ops Mgr | 2 | — |
| Sherie Salter-Reid | Dir Finance | 2 | — |
| Kierra Johnson | Chair | 1 | — |
| Nse Ufot | Interim Chair | 1 | — |
| Dawn Boudwin | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Daroneshia Duncan-Boyd | Director | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Funding:**
In 2025, Groundswell Action Fund distributed $750,000 across 49 organizations nationwide, with an average grant size of $15,000, focusing on work at the intersections of bodily autonomy and democracy defense.
Ms. Magazine, Groundswell Fund and Groundswell Action Fund announce Gender**Strategic Direction:**
Groundswell Action Fund is part of a broader initiative with Groundswell Fund. As of 2026, the organizations are consolidating their grantmaking approach, with all Groundswell grants to be made through a unified, invitation-only fund supporting movements advancing bodily autonomy, civic power, and long-term capacity.
Ms. Magazine, Groundswell Fund and Groundswell Action Fund announce GenderFrequently Asked Questions
What does Groundswell Action Fund fund?
Groundswell Action Fund empowers women and trans leaders of color through grants, capacity building, and support for inclusive electoral organizing and civic engagement. The organization funds at the intersections of bodily autonomy and democracy defense. Primary program areas include: • **Grantmaking** to 501(c)(4) organizations • **Capacity Building** to support organizational infrastructure development • **Funder Organizing** to build the power of reproductive justice and other intersectiona…
How do I apply for a grant from Groundswell Action Fund?
**Grant Types & Sizes:** • General operating grants • Capacity-building grants • Project grants • Grant sizes range from $30,000 to $105,000 • Average grant size in 2025: $15,000 **Application Process:** Groundswell Action Fund holds one primary grantmaking round in the fall of each year. Proposals are by invitation only, though interested organizations are encouraged to contact the fund directly. The organization also provides short-term rapid response funding during moments of extreme challen…
Where does Groundswell Action Fund make grants?
In 2025, the organization funded 49 organizations nationwide across 49 states and territories.
What size grants does Groundswell Action Fund award?
In 2024, Groundswell Action Fund awarded 44 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Groundswell Action Fund's EIN?
Groundswell Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1172119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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