PICO California Action Fund
The PICO Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that works with multi-racial faith-based community organizations to build power and impact systemic change. We work at the state and local level to build capacity for civic engagement in communities throughout California and to advocate through electoral campaigns for policies and programs that build a more equitable and just society.
PICO California Action Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $904,979
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,090,730
- +260.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $952,966
- +156.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who PICO California Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How PICO California Action Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−17%). 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 $7K (2022) to $350K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Redwood City 2024 San Francisco, CA | affordable housing support | $150,000 |
| Faith in Action Bay Area Redwood City, CA | Field Support | $140,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $904,979 | $1,090,730 | $952,966 | — | — |
| 2023 | $767,233 | $302,501 | $371,894 | $290,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $768,420 | $152,400 | $37,578 | $6,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | $654,237 | $425,847 | $68,450 | — | — |
| 2020 | $205,214 | $960,768 | $761,386 | $350,000 | 1 |
About PICO California Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
PICO California Action Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $905K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PICO California Action Fund is led by Jennifer Martinez, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Martinez
Chair
Treasurer Director → A Chair of the Board, 2021
A Chair of the Board → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Carmona
Secretary
Secretary Director → The Secretary of the Board, 2021
The Secretary of the Board → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Gamblin
COO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabby Trejo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Tayler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Hoover
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph T. McKellar (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Soua Vang (2022) — Operations Mngr
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.
Frequently asked questions about PICO California Action Fund
How large is PICO California Action Fund?
PICO California Action Fund reported $905K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is PICO California Action Fund?
PICO California Action Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $905K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does PICO California Action Fund operate?
PICO California Action Fund has awarded grants in California.
What is PICO California Action Fund's EIN?
PICO California Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3224688. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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