Network for Civic Action
NETWORK FOR CIVIC ACTION ADVOCATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF DEMOCRACY AND ENCOURAGES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. IT EVALUATES PROGRAMS AND EDUCATES DONORS ABOUT HOW THEIR DONATIONS CAN BEST SERVE THOSE GOALS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11K
-97.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+142.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
+125.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$212K
+7.9% YoY
About Network for Civic Action
Based on IRS filings
Network for Civic Action is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $23K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,397 | $554,323 | $246,107 |
| Revenue | $1,458,877 | $1,103,270 | $3,341,771 |
| Expenses | $2,005,904 | $796,746 | $3,109,409 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,278 | $14,651 | $18,330 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Working America Action ($1,123,159), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($555,971), Accelerate Action Inc ($56,353).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WORKING AMERICA ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,123,159 |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $555,971 |
| ACCELERATE ACTION INC BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $56,353 |
| NATIONAL REDISTICTING ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| ANALYST INSTITUTE LLC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| CITIZEN STRONG ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| AMERICAN BRIDGE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| VOTE VETS ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| VOTO LATINO INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD NEWMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JULIA CHANG FRANK | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CATHY HALSTEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Network for Civic Action?
As of 2024, Network for Civic Action holds $11K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Network for Civic Action operate?
Network for Civic Action has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Network for Civic Action award?
In 2024, Network for Civic Action awarded 9 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $212K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Network for Civic Action's EIN?
Network for Civic Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3626015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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