The North Fund is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Established in 2018 and granted tax-exempt status in March 2022, it operates as a nonpartisan social impact organization that partners with community leaders and organizers to advance social change initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.5M
-19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$34.0M
+34.4% YoY
Grant Count
70
-2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$485K
+38.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The North Fund partners with committed community leaders to help make the country a more just, fair, and equitable place to live, work, and raise families. The organization supports innovative social entrepreneurship, educational initiatives, and advocacy campaigns that lift up communities and create lasting change.
Primary Program Areas:
- Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy: Supports initiatives protecting and expanding access to affordable healthcare, safeguarding the environment, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and human rights
- Health: Focuses on women's health, healthcare access, gender equity, and reducing health disparities
- Technology and Innovation: Addresses data privacy protection, fairness and accountability in corporate technology practices, elevating diverse voices in technology, and promoting clear and accurate information online
- Protecting Democracy: Supports projects that secure voting rights, fight voter suppression, ensure votes are counted, and improve voting systems
- Fighting Inequality: Advances economic opportunity, promotes affordable education, housing, and healthcare, and advocates for policies like paid family and medical leave
- Advancing Equity: Accelerates progress toward racial and gender equality through support for organizations working on local, state, and federal policy and civic engagement
Grantmaking
In 2020, the North Fund supported almost 100 organizations with grants ranging from $500 to over $1 million.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $45,031,127
- Total Expenses: $53,888,860
- Net Income: -$8,857,733
- Total Assets: $50,510,009
- Total Liabilities: $3,310,000
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions: $43,174,810 (95.9% of total revenue)
- Program Services: 3.4%
- Other: 0.7%
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Revenue: $59,691,513
- Total Expenses: $39,181,650
Fiscal Year 2022:
- Total Revenue: $46,878,965
- Total Expenses: $44,232,686
- Total Assets: $38,239,022
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,510,009 | $62,369,243 | $38,239,022 |
| Revenue | $45,031,127 | $59,691,513 | $46,878,965 |
| Expenses | $53,888,860 | $39,181,659 | $44,232,686 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,522,467 | $988,693 | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Global Impact Social Welfare Fund ($1,671,484), Advance American Democracy Inc ($1,250,000), Michigan Civic Action Fund ($1,250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER INC MADISON, WI | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $300,000 |
| ABORTION FORWARD CLEVELAND, OH | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $238,500 |
| ACCELERATE ACTION INC BOSTON, MA | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $500,000 |
| ADVANCE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY INC WILMINGTON, DE | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $1,250,000 |
| ALL IN ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MICHIGAN DETROIT, MI | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| AMERICANS FOR CONTRACEPTION WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| ARENA SUMMIT WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
| AVOW INC AUSTIN, TX | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $136,000 |
| BETTER FUTURE FOR NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE, NM | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM GERSTEIN | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CRISTINA URIBE | TREASURER (THROUGH 10/2024) | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW SLUTSKY | TREASURER (AS OF 10/2024) | 1 | — |
| MELANIE BELLER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SUSAN HILL | GENERAL COUNSEL | 1 | $9,041 |
| JESSICA FLOYD | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 12 | $102,331 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does North Fund fund?
The North Fund partners with committed community leaders to help make the country a more just, fair, and equitable place to live, work, and raise families. The organization supports innovative social entrepreneurship, educational initiatives, and advocacy campaigns that lift up communities and create lasting change. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy:** Supports initiatives protecting and expanding access to affordable healthcare, safeguarding the environme…
How do I apply for a grant from North Fund?
In 2020, the North Fund supported almost 100 organizations with grants ranging from $500 to over $1 million. The organization identifies and evaluates applications from leaders engaged in important missions, educational initiatives, and campaigns seeking to expand equity and improve quality of life for people and communities across the United States.
What size grants does North Fund award?
In 2024, North Fund awarded 70 grants totaling $34.0M — an average of about $485K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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