Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
To equip and mobilize funders to strengthen democracy through active civic engagement.
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,146,598
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,521,357
- +112.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,073
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,273,088
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $321K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Faith Based Civic Engagement | $35,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | Faith Based Civic Engagement | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,146,598 | $1,521,357 | $1,273,088 | — | — | $2,073 |
| 2023 | $959,424 | $716,946 | $1,218,831 | $60,000 | 2 | $1,792 |
| 2022 | $1,416,419 | $1,819,833 | $1,204,384 | $193,050 | 7 | $63 |
| 2021 | $799,020 | $924,225 | $878,872 | $220,875 | 20 | $170 |
| 2020 | $797,688 | $1,151,640 | $825,931 | $320,738 | 6 | $496 |
About Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
Based on IRS filings
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement is led by Kristen Campbell, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Campbell
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Jonathan Gruber
Board Chair
Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy McIsaac
Managing Director of Learning & Expirim
Managing Director of Learning & Experimentation → Managing Director of Learning & Expirim, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $129K (2024)
Janet Tran
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Carlisle
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Comstock-Gay
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney McKenzie
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Rourke
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Garrett
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Tucker
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Algire
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Woods
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Elizabeth Christopherson (2020–2022) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Pamela Lewis (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Sarah Koch (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Eric Avner (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Keesha Gaskins-Nathan (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Waters (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $198K, to Kristen Campbell (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
How large is Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement?
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement operate?
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement's EIN?
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1705363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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