Responsive Gov Action Inc
THE INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT ACTION, INC. ADVOCATES FOR SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF REAL HUMAN BEINGS
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+453.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
+12041.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+700.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$455K
+1417.7% YoY
About Responsive Gov Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Responsive Gov Action Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $7.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,463,647 | $626,121 |
| Revenue | $12,140,000 | $975,000 |
| Expenses | $9,449,186 | $351,505 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fair Fight Action Inc ($1,000,000), The Voter Project ($1,000,000), Your Community Pac Inc ($975,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICA VOTES WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| INFORMING DEMOCRACY EDUCATION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| COLORADANS FOR PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM DENVER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $510,000 |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR LARGE ELECTION JURISDICTIONS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE STATE LEADERS COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $135,000 |
| SOMOS TROY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| FAIR FIGHT ACTION INC ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| THE VOTER PROJECT PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| STATE DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL GIL OLIKER FRIEDLAND | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| NEAL UBRIANI | CHIEF OF POLICY | 14 | — |
| ALEXANDER TISCHENKO | CHIEF COUNSEL SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | 14 | — |
| ASHISH SINHA | DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 14 | — |
| ALLISON JAVERY | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 14 | — |
| GABRIEL GONZALEZ | SENIOR ADVISOR FOR PARTNERSHIPS | 14 | — |
| BRIAN MOORE | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARIEL JUROW-KLEIMAN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZOE BRENNAN-KROHN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Responsive Gov Action Inc?
Responsive Gov Action Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Responsive Gov Action Inc?
As of 2024, Responsive Gov Action Inc holds $3.5M in total assets with $12.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $7.3M in 2024.
Where does Responsive Gov Action Inc operate?
Responsive Gov Action Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Responsive Gov Action Inc award?
In 2024, Responsive Gov Action Inc awarded 16 grants totaling $7.3M — an average of about $455K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Responsive Gov Action Inc's EIN?
Responsive Gov Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2635543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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