Responsive GOV Action Inc
Responsive Gov Action Inc is a Chicago, Illinois-based public charity, formed in 2023. It advocates for practical policy solutions intended to make government more efficient, accessible, and responsive, using issue advocacy, grassroots communications, and research and expertise for policymakers.
Responsive GOV Action Inc at a glance
In short: Responsive GOV Action Inc gave $7.3M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $455K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,285,000
- +12041.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $455,313
- +1417.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $375,000
- Total assets
- $3,463,647
- +453.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Responsive GOV Action Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1440 W Taylor Street Ste 950, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (708) 374-8631
Website: https://responsivegovaction.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Responsive GOV Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fair Fight Action Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 6 grants of 18 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were DC (35%), Georgia (15%), Pennsylvania (14%), Delaware (13%), and Nevada (13%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $7.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Fight Action Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| The Voter Project Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Your Community Pac Inc Wilmington, DE | General Support | $975,000 |
| Nevada Alliance Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $950,000 |
| Retire Career Politicians Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $900,000 |
| Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom Denver, CO | General Support | $510,000 |
| Informing Democracy Education Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $500,000 |
| Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions Washington, DC | General Support | $500,000 |
| State Democracy Action Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| America Works USA Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,463,647 | $12,140,000 | $9,449,186 | $7,285,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $626,121 | $975,000 | $351,505 | $60,000 | 2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it advocates for solutions that make government more efficient, accessible, and responsive to people’s needs. Its 2024 filing describes grants to nonpartisan nonprofit organizations supporting election administrators and conducting research and public education about elections. It also describes partnering with nonpartisan organizations advocating for sustained federal funding for election administration and researching policy models for sustainable state and federal election-administration funding.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Voter Project says it works to help Pennsylvania voters cast ballots safely, securely, and conveniently. Fair Fight Action says it promotes fair elections, voter participation, and voter education, and advocates for progressive issues. The State Democracy Action Fund says it connects people with state government and works to help state governments represent their communities. America Works USA says it advocates for policies related to fiscal responsibility, economic development, and job creation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Responsive Gov Action reported 16 grants totaling $7,285,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $375,000. All listed grant purposes were general support.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000,000 each to Fair Fight Action Inc. and The Voter Project; $975,000 to Your Community PAC Inc.; $950,000 to Nevada Alliance; and $900,000 to Retire Career Politicians Inc. Other grants included $510,000 to Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom, $500,000 each to Informing Democracy Education Fund and Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions, and $250,000 each to State Democracy Action Fund and America Works USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel Gil Oliker Friedland as chief executive officer; Neal Ubriani as chief of policy; Alexander Tischenko as chief counsel and senior policy advisor; Ashish Sinha as deputy chief executive officer; Allison Javery as communications director; and Gabriel Gonzalez as senior advisor for partnerships. It also lists Brian Moore as secretary/director, Ariel Jurow-Kleiman as president/director, and Zoe Brennan-Krohn as treasurer/director.
Responsive GOV Action Inc is led by Samuel Gil Oliker Friedland, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Gil Oliker Friedland
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Jurow-Kleiman
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Moore
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Brennan-Krohn
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Javery
Communications Director
New on the 2024 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Tischenko
Chief Counsel Senior Policy Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashish Sinha
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Gonzalez
Senior Advisor for Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Ubriani
Chief of Policy
New on the 2024 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Responsive GOV Action Inc
How much does Responsive GOV Action Inc give each year?
Responsive GOV Action Inc gave $7.3M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
What is Responsive GOV Action Inc's typical grant size?
Responsive GOV Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $375,000, and its average grant was $455,313, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Responsive GOV Action Inc give grants?
Responsive GOV Action Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (15%) and Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does Responsive GOV Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Responsive GOV Action Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Responsive GOV Action Inc's largest grantees?
Responsive GOV Action Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fair Fight Action Inc ($1,000,000), The Voter Project ($1,000,000) and Your Community Pac Inc ($975,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Responsive GOV Action Inc?
Responsive GOV Action Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.1M.
What does Responsive GOV Action Inc fund?
The organization states that it advocates for solutions that make government more efficient, accessible, and responsive to people’s needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Responsive GOV Action Inc?
Responsive GOV Action Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check responsivegovaction.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Responsive GOV Action Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/responsive-gov-action-inc-morg_13909cf1b0e947dfbbf10440aa716398
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