Random Acts Inc
To fund and inspire acts of kindness around the world, both big and small. To provide a vast network of caring people with the encouragement and support they need to change lives for the better.
Random Acts Inc at a glance
In short: Random Acts Inc gave $158K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,145
- +131.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,358
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,573
- Total assets
- $988,948
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Random Acts Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Random Acts Inc
Who Random Acts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newton San Juan Del Sur Sister City Project Inc ($51K). Together the top 6 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Random Acts Inc gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $195K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newton San Juan Del Sur Sister City Project Inc Waban, MA | Supply resources for the support of the free high school in san juan del sur, nicaragua | $51,000 |
| White Horse Stepstone Black Mountian, NC | Materials for repair work to homes following hurricane helene | $48,000 |
| 4THEVILLE St. Louis, MO | Support for the emergency hub and community rebuilding post tornato and storms which hit st louis in 2025 | $20,000 |
| Blinknow Foundation Mendham, NJ | This funding will provide the annual budget for all clothing and personal accessories, including summer, winter, and dashain clothes, bed linens, shoes, and toiletries as well as the budget for functions and celebrations (children's birthdays, festival and holiday celebrations, momo parties, and pizza nights) for kopila valley children's home which is currently housing 41 children | $19,145 |
| Comicbooks for Kids Saint Charles, IL | Comic Books for Children in US Hospitals | $10,000 |
| Wallowa Resources Enterprise, OR | Purchase of Essential New Gear and Professional-Grade Equipment | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $988,948 | $455,497 | $305,258 | $158,145 | 6 | $35,403 |
| 2024 | $839,025 | $261,713 | $233,326 | $68,245 | 3 | $31,633 |
| 2023 | $809,867 | $208,791 | $339,557 | $10,000 | 1 | $33,950 |
| 2022 | $938,504 | $689,160 | $683,886 | $101,265 | 3 | $18,784 |
| 2021 | $966,974 | $659,641 | $738,107 | $136,486 | 8 | $29,773 |
| 2020 | $1,071,407 | $632,001 | $664,188 | $194,830 | 6 | $24,880 |
About Random Acts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Random Acts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dover, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $989K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Random Acts Inc is led by Misha Collins, President & Co-Founder since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Misha Collins
President & Co-Founder
Board President → President & Co-Founder, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Vincent
Community Outreach Director
Outreach Director → Community Outreach Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Houseman
Creative Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie McCabe
Director of People & Culture
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Jackson
Strategic Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danneel Ackles
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Schneider
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Miner
Board Member
Executive Di → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Briona Jenkins
Board Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Delgado
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaci Hays
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Murdock
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Benz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Genevieve Padalecki (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Markowitz (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Amanda Tucker (2020–2023) — Strategic Di
- Former: Becky Houseman (2020–2023) — Creative Director
- Former: David Antonelli (2020–2023) — Operations D
- Former: Dmitri Krushnic (2020–2023) — Board President
- Former: Jennifer Willis-Rivera (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Henning (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Aparajita Jeedigunta (2022–2023) — Dei & B Director
- Former: Cheneise Wright (2022–2023) — General Counsel
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Random Acts Inc
How much does Random Acts Inc give each year?
Random Acts Inc gave $158K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $68K across 3 grants.
What is Random Acts Inc's typical grant size?
Random Acts Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,573, and its average grant was $26,358, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Random Acts Inc give grants?
Random Acts Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (30%) and Missouri (13%).
Does Random Acts Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Random Acts Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Random Acts Inc's largest grantees?
Random Acts Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Newton San Juan Del Sur Sister City Project Inc ($51,000), White Horse Stepstone ($48,000) and 4THEVILLE ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Random Acts Inc?
Random Acts Inc reported $989K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $455K.
What is Random Acts Inc?
Random Acts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dover, DE. It holds $989K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Random Acts Inc's EIN?
Random Acts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3276521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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