THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY AND TO PROMOTE AND BRING ABOUT ADVANCES IN SUCH AREAS OF PUBLIC POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PUBLIC POLICY CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, GRANTMAKING AND OTHER PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE GENERAL WELFARE OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH BOTH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BY ADVOCATING FOR BENEFICIAL CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$194K
-81.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$850K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$283K
About Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $194K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $850K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $193,534 | $1,060,926 | $343,984 |
| Revenue | $17,804 | $811,927 | $524,273 |
| Expenses | $882,102 | $83,469 | $722,354 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,804 | $120,727 | $-19,027 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Unite America Inc ($500,000), Senate Majority Pac ($250,000), House Majority Pac ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSE MAJORITY PAC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| SENATE MAJORITY PAC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| UNITE AMERICA INC DENVER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT COHLER | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM VAN LOBEN SELS | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PAUL KELLER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition?
As of 2025, Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition holds $194K in total assets with $18K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $850K in 2025.
Where does Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition operate?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia.
What size grants does Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition award?
In 2025, Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition awarded 3 grants totaling $850K — an average of about $283K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition's EIN?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0618466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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