IPI Action Fund Inc
On nonpartisan voting and election process innovations and reforms that advance and improve the representiveness of democracy for all constituencies across the united states.
IPI Action Fund Inc at a glance
In short: IPI Action Fund Inc gave $543K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $272K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $543,053
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $271,527
- Median grant
- $271,527
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who IPI Action Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Final-Five Fund Inc ($300K). Together the top 2 received $543K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Final-Five Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | Advocate for and promote final five voting, a nonpartisan election innovation. | $300,000 |
| Institute for Political Innovation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Advocate for and promote final five voting, a nonpartisan election innovation. | $243,053 |
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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 | — | $32,221 | $1,003,272 | $543,053 | 2 | $32,221 |
| 2023 | $1,071,174 | $312,293 | $454,599 | — | — | $31,420 |
| 2022 | $1,220,258 | $1,476,939 | $958,300 | — | — | $3,771 |
| 2021 | $737,549 | $1,082,837 | $345,288 | — | — | $50 |
About IPI Action Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
IPI Action Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $543K. Net investment income was $32K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
IPI Action Fund Inc is led by Katherine Gehl, President & Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Gehl
President & Chair
President & Director → President & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Zarren
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Larkin
Senior Manager
Network Manager → Senior Manager, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $134K (2024)
Sylvie Doppelt
Secretary
Managing Director → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$124K (2022) → $143K (2024)
Greg Orman
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cara McCormick (2022–2024) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 62222
- Former: Aaron Menenberg (2021–2022) — Former Vice President · Filing note: Thru 41322
- Former: Kendra Hartman (2021) — Former Secretary & Director
- Former: Solomon Leiberman (2021) — Former President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $143K, to Sylvie Doppelt (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about IPI Action Fund Inc
How much does IPI Action Fund Inc give each year?
IPI Action Fund Inc gave $543K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does IPI Action Fund Inc operate?
IPI Action Fund Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is IPI Action Fund Inc's EIN?
IPI Action Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1139095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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