Main Street Advocacy Fund
Main Street Advocacy Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Main Street Advocacy Fund at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,023
- -79.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $514,497
- +1197.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Main Street Advocacy Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2020) to $3.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Defending Main Street Super Pac Washington, DC | Political | $1,800,000 |
| Americans for a Balanced Budget Raleigh, NC | Social Welfare | $500,000 |
| Republican Main Street Partnership Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $480,000 |
| Houghton Main Street Foundation Washington, DC | Educational | $200,000 |
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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 | — | $2,023 | $514,497 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $512,474 | $9,907 | $39,642 | — | — | $9,836 |
| 2022 | $542,209 | $3,588,245 | $4,145,448 | $2,980,000 | 4 | $5,245 |
| 2021 | $1,099,412 | $501,757 | $97,791 | — | — | $1,516 |
| 2020 | $695,446 | $332,705 | $451,405 | $300,000 | 1 | $7,705 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Main Street Advocacy Fund is led by Sarah Chamberlain, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Chamberlain
Director & President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $99K (2024)
Doug Ose
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Honamory Houghton (2020) — Director & Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $99K, to Sarah Chamberlain (Director/President).
Frequently asked questions about Main Street Advocacy Fund
What is Main Street Advocacy Fund?
Main Street Advocacy Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC.
Where does Main Street Advocacy Fund operate?
Main Street Advocacy Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, North Carolina.
What is Main Street Advocacy Fund's EIN?
Main Street Advocacy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0273223. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Main Street Advocacy Fund funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants $5,000 - $20,000 · Due October 26, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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