Progress North Carolina Action

Foundation · Grantmaker Raleigh, NC EIN: 45-2862217 Website

Progress North Carolina Action conducts research, sponsors educational activities and events, and disseminates accurate and timely information to promote the general public's understanding of ways to maintain and improve North Carolina's common good, quality of life and social welfare.

Key facts about Progress North Carolina Action

EIN: 45-2862217
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,455,000
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $181,875
Median grant: $70,000
Total assets: $898,423
Primary geography: North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Progress North Carolina Action funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Progress North Carolina Action's 8 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (5 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding for Operations" (5 grants).

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$898K

+6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$182K

About Progress North Carolina Action

Based on IRS filings

Progress North Carolina Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $898K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.5M.

Focus Areas

Public, Societal Benefit

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $1.5M (100%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

North Carolina

Cities

RaleighCharlotteDurhamGreensboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$898,423	$844,842	$137,296
Revenue	$10,511,180	$1,684,978	$1,648,039
Expenses	$10,459,041	$978,350	$1,666,706
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include North Carolina Families First ($955,000), North Carolina Citizens for Protecting our Schools ($255,000), Action NC ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
North Carolina Families First Raleigh, NC	Funding for Supreme Court Issues	$955,000
North Carolina Citizens for Protecting our Schools Raleigh, NC	Funding for Supreme Court Issues	$255,000
Action NC Charlotte, NC	Funding for Operations	$75,000
Carolina Federation Durham, NC	Funding for Operations	$70,000
NC Voices Raleigh, NC	Funding for Operations	$70,000
NCAAT in Action Raleigh, NC	Funding for Operations	$10,000
Down Home North Carolina Greensboro, NC	Funding for Operations	$10,000
North Carolina Association of Educators Raleigh, NC	Funding for School Board Issues	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jess Jollett	Executive Director	40	$138,000
Jessica Laurenz	Board Chair	1	—
Natalia Diez	Board Member	1	—
Ian Shannon	Board Member	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Public, Societal Benefit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progress North Carolina Action?

Progress North Carolina Action is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $898K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Progress North Carolina Action?

As of 2024, Progress North Carolina Action holds $898K in total assets with $10.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.

Where does Progress North Carolina Action operate?

Progress North Carolina Action has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What size grants does Progress North Carolina Action award?

In 2024, Progress North Carolina Action awarded 8 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $182K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Progress North Carolina Action's EIN?

Progress North Carolina Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2862217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.