Grove Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization based in Los Altos, California. Established in 2018, it operates as a grantmaking institution and sister organization to the Grove Foundation. The organization conducts strategic philanthropic work focused on policy change and community empowerment across multiple social justice areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.3M
-27.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
44
-10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$94K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Grove Action Fund promotes social welfare and effects positive changes in policies related to women's reproductive healthcare, immigrant rights, climate justice, social safety net services, and civic engagement of marginalized communities.
The organization conducts grantmaking in the following areas:
- Civic engagement
- Climate change and environmental justice
- Reproductive health and reproductive justice
- Immigrant rights
- Safety net services
- Black power building
- Discretionary grants
Grantmaking
Grove Action Fund distributed $4,487,500 in total giving during its most recent fiscal year. Notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year 2023)
- Total assets: $21,069,252
- Total revenues: $442,783
- Total expenses: $7,046,018
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,309,069 | $21,069,252 | $27,518,237 |
| Revenue | $309,945 | $442,783 | $473,832 |
| Expenses | $6,593,221 | $7,046,018 | $7,888,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $309,945 | $442,783 | $384,582 |
| 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
226 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include America Votes ($750,000), Forward Action Fund (somos Votantes C4) ($415,000), Center for Civic Action ($210,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA WEST PALM BEACH, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BATTLE BORN PROGRESS HENDERSON, NV | GENERAL SUPPORT, ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND ELECTION PROTECTION | $85,000 |
| WOMEN'S REFUGEE COMMISSION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| SIERRA CLUB GRAND CANYON CHAPTER PHOENIX, AZ | GRAND CANYON CHAPTER OPERATIONS | $70,000 |
| NEW LEFT ACCELERATOR ALAMEDA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT AND THE ARIZONA EMPOWER & PROTECT PROGRAM | $140,000 |
| TIDES ADVOCACY (ADVANCE NATIVE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ACTION FUND) SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ADVANCE NATIVE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ACTION FUND | $100,000 |
| AMERICA VOTES WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT AND ARIZONA OPERATIONS | $750,000 |
| UNITED WE DREAM ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF NEVADA ACTION FUND LAS VEGAS, NV | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| CENTER FOR CIVIC ACTION ALBUQUERQUE, NM | GENERAL SUPPORT, NM PROSPERA, DREAMS IN ACTION NEW MEXICO | $210,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leslie Dorosin serves as Executive Director of the Grove Foundation, the parent organization to Grove Action Fund.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN GROVE | PRESIDENT | 7 | — |
| REBEKAH S BUTLER | MANAGING DIRECTOR (THRU 4/6/23) | 16.5 | $116,124 |
| LESLIE DOROSIN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 15 | $291,762 |
| CHEN ZHANG | SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER, SECRETARY | 12.5 | $159,167 |
| ALICIA HARRIS | MANAGER, RH PROGRAM | 7.5 | $171,540 |
| JOSE SANTOS | MANAGER, SAFETY NET PROGRAM | 7.1 | $173,967 |
| SARA CAMPOS | MANAGER, IMMIGRANT PROGRAM | 5 | $147,616 |
| BLANCH VANCE | GRANT MAKING | 17.5 | $148,034 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Grove Action Fund expanded its commitment to protecting historically Black churches with $13.5 million in new grants announced in recent activity.
Action Fund Expands Commitment to Protect Historically Black Churches withSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grove Action Fund fund?
Grove Action Fund promotes social welfare and effects positive changes in policies related to women's reproductive healthcare, immigrant rights, climate justice, social safety net services, and civic engagement of marginalized communities. The organization conducts grantmaking in the following areas: • Civic engagement • Climate change and environmental justice • Reproductive health and reproductive justice • Immigrant rights • Safety net services • Black power building • Discretionary grants
How do I apply for a grant from Grove Action Fund?
**Recent Grant Activity (Fiscal Year 2023)** Grove Action Fund distributed $4,487,500 in total giving during its most recent fiscal year. Notable grants include: | Grantee | Grant Amount | Purpose | |---------|-------------|---------| | America Votes | $680,000 | General Support and Project Support for Native Voters Alliance, and Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada Operations | | Center for Civic Action | $380,000 | General and Project Support (NNMAS and Dreams in Action) | The organization maintai…
What size grants does Grove Action Fund award?
In 2024, Grove Action Fund awarded 44 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $94K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Grove Action Fund's EIN?
Grove Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4373804. 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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