Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization headquartered in New York, New York. Founded in 1989 as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the organization engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activities to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights. The organization operates as a non-partisan membership organization backed by millions of activists, donors, and supporters.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.4M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.1M
-24.5% YoY
Grant Count
75
-5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$188K
-20.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Action Fund empowers people to build the future they want by protecting and expanding access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights through education, advocacy, and limited electoral activities. The organization promotes social welfare under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, encouraging and protecting individuals' choices regarding reproductive health. Its primary program focuses on advocacy designed to empower all people and change cultural attitudes about reproductive health.
The organization's work includes grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. It advocates for programs that change cultural attitudes toward reproductive health and works to promote, protect, expand, and restore access to sexual health care and defend reproductive rights.
Grantmaking
The Action Fund functions as a grantmaker, distributing funds to support reproductive health and rights initiatives. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, New York, and Michigan. The Action Fund works at the national level, with local Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations operating in various states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,425,614
- Total Revenue: $40,460,371
- Total Expenses: $45,715,131
- Net Income: -$5,254,760
- Net Assets: $5,125,734
Historical Data (2014):
- Assets: $7,816,061
- Income: $18,193,275
The organization's total giving in 2023 was $18,703,606 with average grant amounts varying significantly based on recipient and initiative.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,425,614 | $13,730,743 | $32,252,721 |
| Revenue | $40,460,371 | $40,045,139 | $53,229,249 |
| Expenses | $45,715,131 | $53,908,255 | $36,707,941 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $78,385 | $66,345 | $379 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alexis McGill Johnson is listed as the Principal Officer. Jill Lafer is identified as a Board Member. The organization employs 4 people as of the most recent reporting period.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Foster | Director/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| Maya Harris | Director/Secretary | 1 | — |
| Monique Dorsainvil | Director/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Alexandra Acker-Lyons | Director | 1 | — |
| Brynne Craig | Director | 1 | — |
| Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez | Director | 1 | — |
| Harris Parnell | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Allen | Director | 1 | — |
| Jess Morales Rocketto | Director | 1 | — |
| Joe Solmonese | Director | 1 | — |
| Kate Jhaveri | Director (Until 12/12/2023) | 1 | — |
| Kersha Deibel | Director (Until 7/3/2023) | 1 | — |
| Landis Becker-Young | Director | 1 | — |
| Luz Towns-Miranda | Director | 1 | — |
| Mayra Macias | Director | 1 | — |
| Meghan Stabler | Director | 1 | — |
| Nathalie Rayes | Director | 1 | — |
| Quinn Delaney | Director | 1 | — |
| Tanuja Bahal | Director | 1 | — |
| Tanya Atkinson | Director | 1 | — |
| Alexis McGill Johnson | President | 11 | $273,732 |
| Ilana Esterrich | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4 | $36,204 |
| Susan Manning | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL (as of 7/3/2023) | 4 | $23,139 |
| Vickie Barrow-Klein | EVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4 | $56,366 |
| Dawn Laguens | Chief Global Strategy & Innovation Officer | 3 | $56,003 |
| Jethro Miller | Chief Development Officer (Until 1/12/2024) | 4 | $63,020 |
| Kimberly Custer | EVP, Chief FEI Officer | 4 | $57,692 |
| Steve Manley | Chief People & Culture Officer | 4 | $39,428 |
| Diana Contreras | CHIEF HEALTHCARE OFFICER | 4 | $60,220 |
| Jacqueline Ayers | SVP, POLICY CAMPAIGNS & ADVOCACY | 6 | $64,925 |
| Marina Spyrou | CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER | 4 | $45,350 |
| Melanie Newman | SENIOR VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 8 | $92,356 |
| Therese Trivisonno | VICE PRESIDENT HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS (until 7/3/2023) | 4 | $42,013 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Action Fund has been active in supporting reproductive freedom initiatives across multiple states. Recent activities include support for ballot measures and advocacy campaigns to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare, particularly following changes in state-level policies affecting reproductive rights.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Reproductive Freedom for All Demand AccountabilitySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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