Purple Action Inc
To promote policies that strengthen America's democracy, drive innovation and the growth that it propels, and ensure that all Americans have a right to live, work, and speak freely and, in general, all other permissible activities for a Section 501(c)(4)- cont.Schedule O
Purple Action Inc at a glance
In short: Purple Action Inc gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $173K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,208,696
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $172,671
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $2,315,219
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Purple Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Green Dragon Society ($250K). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 19 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Society Hudson, WI | General support | $250,000 |
| Working for America Policy Alexandria, VA | General support | $250,000 |
| American Moment Inc Washington, DC | General support | $200,000 |
| Per Aspera Policy Alexandria, VA | General support | $200,000 |
| Quincy Inst for Responsibl Washington, DC | General support | $175,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | General support | $108,696 |
| Los Angeles Police Fdn Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,315,219 | $147,193 | $1,326,324 | $1,208,696 | 7 | $147,193 |
| 2023 | $3,494,350 | $32,278 | $1,362,789 | $1,300,000 | 9 | $32,278 |
| 2022 | $4,824,861 | $5,005,084 | $180,223 | $90,000 | 3 | $4,084 |
About Purple Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Purple Action Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $147K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Purple Action Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Massey
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sacks
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Kull
Directortreasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Purple Action Inc
How much does Purple Action Inc give each year?
Purple Action Inc gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 9 grants.
What is Purple Action Inc's typical grant size?
Purple Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $172,671, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Purple Action Inc give grants?
Purple Action Inc's top state is Virginia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and Wisconsin (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Purple Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Purple Action Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Purple Action Inc's largest grantees?
Purple Action Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Green Dragon Society ($250,000), Working for America Policy ($250,000) and American Moment Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Purple Action Inc?
Purple Action Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $147K.
What is Purple Action Inc's EIN?
Purple Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3137103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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