Jolt Initiative
Jolt Initiative is a non-profit organization that increases the civic participation of Latinos in Texas to build a stronger democracy and ensure that everyone's voice is heard.
Jolt Initiative at a glance
In short: Jolt Initiative gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $1,751,996
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jolt Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jolt Action ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jolt Initiative gives
- Giving fell 45% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2024) to $746K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jolt Action Austin, TX | Grant | $400,000 |
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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 | $1,751,996 | $2,803,170 | $2,792,778 | $400,000 | 1 | $1,387 |
| 2023 | $1,796,538 | $1,159,048 | $2,428,238 | $558,450 | 1 | $2,099 |
| 2022 | $2,941,287 | $2,699,961 | $2,075,396 | $492,866 | 1 | $1,877 |
| 2021 | $2,310,398 | $1,716,414 | $1,844,753 | $725,580 | 2 | $275 |
| 2020 | $3,117,939 | $2,728,962 | $2,101,851 | $745,945 | 3 | — |
About Jolt Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Jolt Initiative is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jolt Initiative is led by Anthony Elmo, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Elmo
Board Chair
Member → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Rodriguez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baron Mora Alcazar
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Rubio
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Sanchez Hare
Board Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Ferguson
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Cortez
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Bastard
Deputy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Diana Maldonado (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Cynthia Martinez (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Gloria Gonzalez-Dholakia (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Juana Veliz (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Madge Vasquez (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Martha Pincoffs (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ricky Rangel (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Wayne Krause-Yang (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Candance Valenzuela (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Antonio Arellano (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jolt Initiative
How much does Jolt Initiative give each year?
Jolt Initiative gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $558K across 1 grant.
How large is Jolt Initiative?
Jolt Initiative reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Jolt Initiative?
Jolt Initiative is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Jolt Initiative operate?
Jolt Initiative has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Jolt Initiative's EIN?
Jolt Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1708759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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