Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First

501(c)(4) organization Los Angeles, CA EIN: 81-1953580

Support issues that reduce and eliminate structural barriers to social and economic opportunities for poor and economically disadvantaged communities and communities of color in California.

Key facts about Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First

In short: Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First gave $359K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
81-1953580
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$359,000
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$119,667
Median grant
$44,000
Total assets
$2,586,942
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+125.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$359K

+232.5% YoY

Grant Count

3

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$120K

+454.2% YoY

About Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First

Based on IRS filings

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $359K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Los AngelesBakersfieldBuena ParkLong BeachSan Diego

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 5 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $359K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $359K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

California Calls Action Fund: $300KCalifornia Calls Action Fund$300KCalifornia Black Power Network Action Fund: $44KCalifornia Black Power NetworkAction Fund$44KCalifornia for Human Immigrant Rights Leadership Action Fund: $15KCalifornia for Human ImmigrantRights Leadership Action Fund$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was California Calls Action Fund ($300K). Together the top 3 received $359K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Calls Action Fund Los Angeles, CAEducate and Motivate California's Electorate.$300,000
California Black Power Network Action Fund Long Beach, CAPromote Social Welfare Thru Political Policy$44,000
California for Human Immigrant Rights Leadership Action Fund Los Angeles, CAAdvance the Human and Civil Rights of Immigrants$15,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,586,942$1,146,586$904,288
Revenue$6,840,441$475,250$250,300
Expenses$5,400,133$232,952$37,692

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First is led by Sabrina Smith, Director & President-Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sabrina Smith

    Director & President-Treasurer

    Director & President - Treasurer → Director & President-Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amado Uno

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angelica Salas

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christina Livingston

    Director & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Paik

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph Thomas McKellar

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Luis Sanchez

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Timmy Lu

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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 Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First

How much does Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First give each year?

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First gave $359K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $108K across 5 grants.

What is Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First's typical grant size?

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First's median grant in 2024 was $44,000, and its average grant was $119,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First give grants?

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).

Does Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First?

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.

What is Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First?

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First's EIN?

Million Voters Project Action Fund for Schools and Communities First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1953580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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