Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition
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.
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition at a glance
In short: Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition gave $850K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $283K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $850,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $283,333
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $193,534
- -81.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Unite America Inc ($500K). Together the top 3 received $850K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $433K (2019) to $850K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite America Inc Denver, CO | General Support | $500,000 |
| Senate Majority Pac Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| House Majority Pac Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $193,534 | $17,804 | $882,102 | $850,000 | 3 | $17,804 |
| 2024 | $1,060,926 | $811,927 | $83,469 | — | — | $120,727 |
| 2023 | $343,984 | $524,273 | $722,354 | $700,000 | 4 | $-19,027 |
| 2022 | $527,727 | $200,186 | $18,214 | — | — | $-35,426 |
| 2021 | $351,612 | $1,155,484 | $798,275 | $750,000 | 2 | $35,084 |
| 2020 | $4,950 | $34,508 | $36,344 | — | — | $8 |
| 2019 | $1,930 | $23,589 | $467,978 | $433,000 | 2 | $430 |
About Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition is led by Matt Cohler, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Cohler
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Van Loben Sels
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Keller
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition
How much does Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition give each year?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition gave $850K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition's typical grant size?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $283,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition give grants?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition gives mostly in Colorado: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition reported $194K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition?
Pacific Atlantic Action Coalition is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $194K in total assets as of 2025.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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