Our American Future Action
Our American Future Action is based in Washington, DC. Its filing identifies it as a Form 990 public charity. The organization says it supports projects focused on pro-worker public policy, family and economic security, lowering prescription-drug and energy costs, expanding health care access, and civic engagement.
Our American Future Action at a glance
In short: Our American Future Action gave $182.6M across 119 grants in 2025 (avg $1.5M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,557,184
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 119
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,534,094
- +48.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $32,638,150
- -60.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Our American Future Action
- Contact
Mailing address: 1032 15Th St Nw Ste 385, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 552-0221
Website: https://ouramericanfuture.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our American Future Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Future Forward USA Action ($48.8M). Together the top 10 received $111.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
251 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 57 grants of 251 (23%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC. Other leading recipient states were Massachusetts (7%), New York (4%), Florida (3%), and Wisconsin (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 119 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Our American Future Action gives
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2023) to $182.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 119 grants totaling $182.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | Charitable and Advocacy Activity | $48,800,000 |
| Evidence for Impact Washington, DC | Charitable and Advocacy Activity | $10,000,000 |
| American Opportunity Action Washington, DC | General Support | $9,750,000 |
| House Majority Forward Washington, DC | Charitable and Advocacy Activity | $8,201,140 |
| Pro-Democracy Campaign Foxboro, MA | General Support | $7,800,000 |
| Brick by Brick Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable and Advocacy Activity | $7,000,000 |
| Workmoney Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Floridians Protecting Freedom Miami, FL | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Searchlight Institute Washington, DC | Charitable and Advocacy Activity | $5,000,000 |
| Nevada Alliance Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $4,675,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,638,150 | $135,874,321 | $186,113,333 | $182,557,184 | 119 | $1,469,980 |
| 2024 | $83,128,158 | $205,890,790 | $134,386,714 | $132,403,833 | 128 | $1,884,286 |
| 2023 | $11,357,792 | $12,596,377 | $1,303,585 | $1,000,000 | 4 | $21,377 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s filing describes its mission as building a future full of opportunity for all. Its stated priorities include rebuilding the middle class through pro-worker policies, family and economic security, lower prescription-drug and energy costs, and expanded access to health care, including reproductive care. It also describes civic engagement work to protect democracy, support a free press, and encourage public participation.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address democracy and civic participation, economic security, and reproductive freedom. For example, Future Forward USA Action says its mission is to strengthen American democracy and advocate for common-sense solutions. WorkMoney says it works to lower costs and raise incomes, while Floridians Protecting Freedom says it advocated for a citizen-led ballot initiative concerning reproductive freedom.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 119 grants totaling $182,557,184. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $48,800,000, with a median of $250,000.
The largest reported grant was $48,800,000 to Future Forward USA Action for charitable and advocacy activity. Other large grants included $10,000,000 to Evidence for Impact for charitable and advocacy activity; $9,750,000 to American Opportunity Action for general support; $8,201,140 to House Majority Forward for charitable and advocacy activity; and $7,800,000 to Pro-Democracy Campaign for general support. WorkMoney received $5,000,000 for general support, as did Floridians Protecting Freedom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brennan Bilberry as president, Rebecca Pearcey as treasurer, Hayley Dierker and Rosa Mendoza as directors, and Kathleen Nee as CEO.
Our American Future Action is led by Kathleen Nee, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Nee
CEO
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brennan Bilberry
President
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hayley Dierker
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Mendoza
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Pearcey
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Our American Future Action
How much does Our American Future Action give each year?
Our American Future Action gave $182.6M across 119 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $132.4M across 128 grants.
What is Our American Future Action's typical grant size?
Our American Future Action's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $1,534,094, across 119 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Our American Future Action give grants?
Our American Future Action gives mostly in District of Columbia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (45 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Foxboro, MA (3 grants).
Does Our American Future Action give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Our American Future Action's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (104 of 119) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Charitable and Advocacy Activity" (12 grants).
Who are Our American Future Action's largest grantees?
Our American Future Action's largest 2025 grantees include Future Forward USA Action ($48,800,000), Evidence for Impact ($10,000,000) and American Opportunity Action ($9,750,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Our American Future Action?
Our American Future Action reported $32.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135.9M.
What does Our American Future Action fund?
The organization’s filing describes its mission as building a future full of opportunity for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our American Future Action?
Our American Future Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ouramericanfuture.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Our American Future Action's EIN?
Our American Future Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1713534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Our American Future Action funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/our-american-future-action-morg_e6320eaa716e4c6fbb866eb050ea0a83
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