Philanthropy in Action is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in SPOKANE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $143K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$143K
-52.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+138.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philanthropy in Action reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Philanthropy in Action
Based on IRS filings
Philanthropy in Action is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in SPOKANE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $143K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,459,056 | $17,541,430 |
| Revenue | $60,098 | $59,525 | $703,322 |
| Expenses | $155,957 | $462,249 | $567,210 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $177,337 | $589,289 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $10,060 | $21,303 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Innovia Foundation ($127,600), Latinos En Spokane ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INNOVIA FOUNDATION SPOKANE, WA | HEALTH PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP FUND, GENERAL OPERATING GRANT TO BE SUBGRANTED TO SIX COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. | $127,600 |
| LATINOS EN SPOKANE SPOKANE, WA | ELDER COMADRES HEALTH COACHING PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS E SMITH | PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| GARY STOKES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARY SELECKY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| LAURA MARTIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| LILY ZHANG | TOP FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 08/2021) | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philanthropy in Action?
Philanthropy in Action is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in SPOKANE, WA. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Philanthropy in Action operate?
Philanthropy in Action has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Philanthropy in Action award?
In 2022, Philanthropy in Action awarded 2 grants totaling $143K — an average of about $71K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Philanthropy in Action required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Philanthropy in Action reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Philanthropy in Action's EIN?
Philanthropy in Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1438586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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