Organize Action
Organize Action is a public charity based in Cloverdale, California. It connects funders with 501(c)(4) organizations and projects working on social change, and its 2024 grants supported organizations promoting democracy and civic engagement in underserved communities and economic empowerment for low-income families, workers, and communities.
Organize Action at a glance
In short: Organize Action gave $6.9M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $167K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,860,625
- +874.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +485.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $167,332
- +66.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $1,399,679
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Organize Action
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 125, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: (202) 747-4897
Website: https://organizeaction.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Organize Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Care in Action ($975K). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 31 grants of 58 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New York (29%), Michigan (17%), Arizona (13%), North Carolina (12%), and Georgia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $704K (2023) to $6.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $6.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care in Action New York, NY | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $975,000 |
| Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc Norcross, GA | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $585,000 |
| Battleground NY Action Fund New York, NY | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $498,250 |
| Mi Poder Detroit, MI | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $337,500 |
| Unite Here Action Fund New York, NY | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $300,000 |
| 1K Women Strong Inc Tallahassee, FL | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $237,500 |
| Instituto Power Phoenix, AZ | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $202,375 |
| Carolina Federation Durham, NC | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $200,000 |
| Detroit Action C-4 Detroit, MI | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $200,000 |
| Down Home North Carolina Greensboro, NC | Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,399,679 | $7,679,937 | $7,548,920 | $6,860,625 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,194,507 | $1,908,505 | $1,012,613 | $703,987 | 7 |
| 2022 | $360,965 | $1,297,482 | $1,005,867 | $846,000 | 10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Organize Action’s stated mission is to advance social welfare and support the common good and general welfare by promoting democracy and advancing human rights. Its website describes a focus on combating climate change, preserving democracy, and advancing racial justice, gender equality, economic justice, and human rights.
Its 2024 filing says grants supported democracy and civic engagement in underserved communities, as well as economic empowerment for low-income families, workers, and communities. The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the work supported: Care in Action says it builds the civic power of domestic workers and women of color; the Asian American Advocacy Fund says it amplifies the collective power of Georgia’s Asian American communities through organizing, storytelling, electoral organizing, and policy advocacy; and Mi Poder says it works to strengthen Michigan’s Latinx voice and participation in democratic processes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Organize Action reported 41 grants totaling $6,860,625. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $975,000, with a median of $150,000. The largest awards included $975,000 to Care in Action, $585,000 to Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc., $498,250 to Battleground NY Action Fund, $337,500 to Mi Poder, and $300,000 to Unite Here Action Fund. The stated purpose for each of these grants was nonpartisan voter engagement to empower communities.
Other listed awards included $237,500 to 1K Women Strong Inc. and $202,375 to Instituto Power. Carolina Federation, Detroit Action C-4, Down Home North Carolina, Living United for Change in Arizona, and Michigan People’s Campaign each received $200,000. The organization says grantees must submit reports summarizing the funded project and other details specified in their grant agreements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tod Hill as president, Kimberly Douglas as treasurer and secretary, and Nancy Dalwin as director.
Organize Action is led by Tod Hill, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tod Hill
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$45K (2022) → $55K (2024)
Nancy Dalwin
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Douglas
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Peter McAweeney (2022) — Director
- Former: Tori Miyagi (2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $55K, to Tod Hill (President).
Frequently asked questions about Organize Action
How much does Organize Action give each year?
Organize Action gave $6.9M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $704K across 7 grants.
What is Organize Action's typical grant size?
Organize Action's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $167,332, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Organize Action give grants?
Organize Action's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (17%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Organize Action give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Organize Action's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nonpartisan Voter Engagement to Empower Communities" (41 grants).
Who are Organize Action's largest grantees?
Organize Action's largest 2024 grantees include Care in Action ($975,000), Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc ($585,000) and Battleground NY Action Fund ($498,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Organize Action?
Organize Action reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.
What does Organize Action fund?
Organize Action’s stated mission is to advance social welfare and support the common good and general welfare by promoting democracy and advancing human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Organize Action?
Organize Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check organizeaction.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Organize Action's EIN?
Organize Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3632574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Organize Action funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/organize-action-morg_22257564211d48959165687a4ed3cc9e
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