Redwood Creek Action
Redwood Creek Action is a public charity based in Washington, DC. Formed in 2022, it says its purpose is to support efforts that strengthen the United States’ democratic processes and ideals, and describes its program as identifying and funding organizations whose work supports American democracy.
Redwood Creek Action at a glance
In short: Redwood Creek Action gave $545K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $545,000
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,063
- -40.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $3,179,306
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% 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 Redwood Creek Action
- Contact
Mailing address: 611 Pennsylvania Ave Se Num 143, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 552-0221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Redwood Creek Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our American Future Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $455K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 31 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 12% to California; 9% to Illinois; 2% to Connecticut; and 2% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Redwood Creek Action gives
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $545K (2025) to $861K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $545K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our American Future Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Progressive Change Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $55,000 |
| Higher Ground Labs Management Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Run for Something Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| P Street Project Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund Oakland, CA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Indivisible Project Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Action Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Council on Technology & Society Alameda, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,179,306 | $104,157 | $643,320 | $545,000 | 16 | $104,157 |
| 2024 | $3,718,747 | $1,189,244 | $873,619 | $860,510 | 15 | $84,244 |
| 2023 | $3,410,000 | $3,410,000 | $7,156 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to support efforts that strengthen the United States’ democratic processes and ideals.” Its program description says it identifies and funds organizations whose work supports American democracy.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as public policy, grassroots organizing, civic leadership, democracy, and progressive policy advocacy. For example, the Progressive Change Institute says it develops and promotes public policy, fosters bottom-up democracy, and educates the public. Indivisible Civics says it builds civic leadership and provides organizing support, training, and policy education to grassroots activists.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Redwood Creek Action reported 16 grants totaling $545,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $27,500. The largest awards included $100,000 to Our American Future Foundation, $55,000 to Progressive Change Institute, and $50,000 each to Higher Ground Labs Management, Run for Something, and P Street Project. The listed grants were for general support.
Other 2025 recipients included Players Philanthropy Fund ($40,000), Indivisible Project ($30,000), Focus for Democracy Action ($30,000), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($25,000), Council on Technology & Society ($25,000), Greenlight America ($20,000), and Indivisible Civics ($20,000).
The grantees’ stated missions provide examples of the work supported. P Street Project says it advocates for progressive policies and engages in legislative affairs. Focus for Democracy Action says it empowers donors to make impactful contributions to strengthen democracy. Indivisible Project says it cultivates local grassroots groups to elect progressive leaders and advance progressive policies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Slifka as president, Robert Reynolds as treasurer, and Eric Laufer as director.
Redwood Creek Action is led by David Slifka, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Slifka
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Laufer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Reynolds
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Redwood Creek Action
How much does Redwood Creek Action give each year?
Redwood Creek Action gave $545K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $861K across 15 grants.
What is Redwood Creek Action's typical grant size?
Redwood Creek Action's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $34,063, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Redwood Creek Action give grants?
Redwood Creek Action gives mostly in District of Columbia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants).
Does Redwood Creek Action give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Redwood Creek Action's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Redwood Creek Action's largest grantees?
Redwood Creek Action's largest 2025 grantees include Our American Future Foundation ($100,000), Progressive Change Institute ($55,000) and Higher Ground Labs Management ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Redwood Creek Action?
Redwood Creek Action reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $104K.
What does Redwood Creek Action fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to support efforts that strengthen the United States’ democratic processes and ideals.” Its program description says it identifies and funds organizations whose work supports American democracy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Redwood Creek Action?
Redwood Creek Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Redwood Creek Action's EIN?
Redwood Creek Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0655882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Redwood Creek Action funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/redwood-creek-action-morg_3d9cd3264464472896d151d9a1c7dfa8
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