North Fund
North Fund is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2018. It says it partners with community leaders and supports social entrepreneurship, educational initiatives, and advocacy campaigns intended to lift up communities and create lasting change.
North Fund at a glance
In short: North Fund gave $34.0M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $485K), top state District of Columbia. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,959,221
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $485,132
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $50,510,009
- -19.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (29 of 70, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to North Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 1828 L Street Nw 300-F, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 971-1330
Website: https://northfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Your Community Pac ($5.7M). Together the top 10 received $21.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 101 grants of 321 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
North Fund says it supports work across the United States. In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC (40%), Delaware (20%), Ohio (7%), Montana (6%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is North Fund open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 70 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $493K; repeat grants $480K. How we count
Medians: $153K first-time, $250K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.9M (2021) to $34.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $34.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Your Community Pac Wilmington, DE | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $5,700,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $5,291,332 |
| Rewiring America Inc Washington, DC | Technology and Innovation | $2,400,000 |
| Global Impact Social Welfare Fund Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,671,484 |
| Advance American Democracy Inc Wilmington, DE | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,250,000 |
| Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,250,000 |
| Run for Something Action Fund Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,250,000 |
| Make North Carolina First Raleigh, NC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,245,000 |
| Western Organization Resource Council Billings, MT | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $995,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Columbus, OH | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $750,000 |
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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 | $50,510,009 | $45,031,127 | $53,888,860 | $33,959,221 | 70 | $1,522,467 |
| 2023 | $62,369,243 | $59,691,513 | $39,181,659 | $25,275,795 | 72 | $988,693 |
| 2022 | $38,239,022 | $46,878,965 | $44,232,686 | $26,357,050 | 60 | — |
| 2021 | $43,517,343 | $42,926,545 | $33,387,269 | $10,875,343 | 57 | — |
| 2020 | $26,507,967 | $66,608,974 | $48,780,510 | $34,109,911 | 62 | $14,065 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
North Fund’s stated mission is to partner with committed community leaders to help make the country a more just, fair, and equitable place to live, work, and raise families. It says its civil rights, social action, and advocacy work includes initiatives related to affordable health care, environmental protection, LGBTQIA+ rights, and human rights. Its health programs focus on women’s health, health-care access, gender equity, and reducing health disparities. Its technology and innovation program includes data privacy, fairness and accountability in corporate technology practices, elevating diverse voices in technology, and promoting clear and accurate information through online networks.
The funder also describes work to protect voting rights, address voter suppression, and improve voting systems; advance economic opportunity and access to affordable education, housing, and health care; and support racial and gender equality through policy and civic engagement.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Sixteen Thirty Fund describes its mission as providing operational support to changemakers tackling social challenges. Rewiring America describes its work as helping households reduce energy costs through efficiency and modern appliances, alongside community mobilization and clean-technology market-building. Run for Something Action Fund says it recruits and supports diverse young people in nonpartisan civic engagement, especially in state and local government. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, North Fund reported 70 grants totaling $33,959,221. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $5,700,000, with a median of $200,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $5,700,000 to Your Community PAC; $5,291,332 to Sixteen Thirty Fund; $2,400,000 to Rewiring America Inc.; $1,671,484 to Global Impact Social Welfare Fund; and $1,250,000 each to Advance American Democracy Inc., Michigan Civic Action Fund, and Run for Something Action Fund.
North Fund says it identifies and evaluates applications from leaders working on missions, educational initiatives, and campaigns intended to expand equity and improve quality of life. It requires grantees to sign agreements certifying that their activities are consistent with allowable social-welfare work aligned with its mission and purpose. Grantees must submit interim and post-grant reports; the fund says funds must be returned if reports are not properly filed or funds are not spent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Gerstein as president and chair; Cristina Uribe as treasurer through October 2024; Matthew Slutsky as treasurer as of October 2024; Melanie Beller as secretary; Susan Hill as general counsel; and Jessica Floyd as project director.
North Fund is led by Jim Gerstein, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Gerstein
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Floyd
Project Director
New on the 2024 filing
12 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Susan Hill
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2024)
Cristina Uribe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Beller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Slutsky
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Saurabh Gupta (2020–2023) — General Counsel
- Former: Jesse Lehrich (2021) — Project Advisor
- Former: Megan Lewis (2021) — Project 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Jessica Floyd (Project Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Fund
How much does North Fund give each year?
North Fund gave $34.0M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25.3M across 72 grants.
What is North Fund's typical grant size?
North Fund's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $485,132, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from North Fund that year got $493K on average.
Where does North Fund give grants?
North Fund's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Delaware (20%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (19 grants), Albuquerque, NM (4 grants), Raleigh, NC (3 grants) and Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does North Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on North Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy" (64 grants), "Health" (3 grants) and "Technology and Innovation" (3 grants).
Who are North Fund's largest grantees?
North Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Your Community Pac ($5,700,000), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($5,291,332) and Rewiring America Inc ($2,400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Fund?
North Fund reported $50.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45.0M.
What does North Fund fund?
North Fund’s stated mission is to partner with committed community leaders to help make the country a more just, fair, and equitable place to live, work, and raise families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Fund?
North Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check northfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is North Fund's EIN?
North Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4011547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). North Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/north-fund-morg_430a17a0c05a42bfa97b054f941b1976
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