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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$898K
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
Grant Count
8
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
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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 | 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 | — | — | — |
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 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
From 2024 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
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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