TO SECURE A GOVERNMENT THAT REFLECTS THE WILL AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
-23.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+10.5% YoY
Grant Count
27
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-14.1% YoY
About Public Wise Inc
Based on IRS filings
Public Wise Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $31.
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 | $3,256,951 | $4,244,257 | $255,663 |
| Revenue | $3,539,493 | $7,676,913 | $4,790,754 |
| Expenses | $4,338,658 | $3,933,742 | $4,845,841 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $31 | $33 | $13 |
| 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
107 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Public Wise Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Redistricting Action Fund ($150,000), Progress North Carolina Action ($115,000), America Votes ($101,293).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL REDISTRICTING ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| TIDES ADVOCACY SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ENTERTAIN IMPACT ADVOCACY ALLIANCE INC New York, NY | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTES INC WASHINGTON, DC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| AMERICA VOTES WASHINGTON, DC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $101,293 |
| OUR VOICE OUR VOTE PHOENIX, AZ | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| SHERIFFS FOR TRUSTING COMMUNITIES DURHAM, NC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| DOWN HOME NORTH CAROLINA INC Greensboro, NC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| WATERSHED CENTER INC BROOKLYN MILLERTON, NY | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| RURAL ARIZONA ACTION COOLIDGE, AZ | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA BAAL-OWENS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $236,559 |
| JESSICA CHURCH | POLITICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $141,767 |
| MARK E CRUZ | DATA STEWARD | 40 | $141,858 |
| JESSICA HALL | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $157,858 |
| KATELYN ISRAELSKI | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $208,709 |
| MARIA JAVIER | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $181,347 |
| CHRISTINA MARTIN KENNY | DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING | 40 | $171,015 |
| EMILOMO MWENDAPOLE | PARTNERSHIP MANAGER | 40 | $128,924 |
| GABRIELA RIVERA | PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR | 40 | $158,275 |
| STEPHANIE MILIANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,000 |
| ERIC LAUFER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANDY BERNSTEIN | DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN DART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR REGINALD BOLDING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARA PERLMUTTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Wise Inc?
Public Wise Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Wise Inc?
As of 2024, Public Wise Inc holds $3.3M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Public Wise Inc operate?
Public Wise Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Public Wise Inc award?
In 2024, Public Wise Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Wise Inc's EIN?
Public Wise Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2296539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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