Pennsylvania Stands up Institute
Our mission is to develop transformative leaders in our own neightborhoods to create a multi-racial democracy and build power for working people.
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Stands up Institute gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,656
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,656
- Median grant
- $11,656
- Total assets
- $1,725,290
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pennsylvania Stands up Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Movement Alliance Project ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $12K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | Operating Assistance | $11,656 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,725,290 | $1,660,126 | $1,588,787 | $11,656 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,824,712 | $1,029,344 | $1,592,018 | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,074,258 | $3,592,353 | $1,628,805 | $200,000 | 1 |
About Pennsylvania Stands up Institute
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute is led by Carrie Santoro, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carrie Santoro
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$99K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Jane Palmer
Board Member
Chairperson → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Reilly
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Strange
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sunyoung Strait (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sunyoung Striat (2022) — Board Member
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 $114K, to Carrie Santoro (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Stands up Institute
How much does Pennsylvania Stands up Institute give each year?
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pennsylvania Stands up Institute?
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Pennsylvania Stands up Institute?
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pennsylvania Stands up Institute operate?
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Pennsylvania Stands up Institute's EIN?
Pennsylvania Stands up Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4055323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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