Run for Something Action Fund
The organization's mission is to recruit, support and mobilize diverse young people to get involved in the civic life of their communities on a nonpartisan basis, especially state and local government. The organization is committed to building the next generation of civic-minded, engaged, voters.
Run for Something Action Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,324,832
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,166,105
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $7,179,770
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Run for Something Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2021) to $1.9M (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Run for Something Pac Washington, DC | Political Activities | $750,000 |
| Civic Nation Washington, DC | Social Welfare Activities | $250,000 |
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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 | $4,324,832 | $5,166,105 | $7,179,770 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $6,733,631 | $6,153,782 | $9,137,222 | $1,000,000 | 2 | $276 |
| 2022 | $10,524,258 | $13,477,690 | $5,511,224 | $1,855,000 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $986,469 | $1,347,099 | $455,201 | $180,000 | 1 | — |
About Run for Something Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Run for Something Action Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Run for Something Action Fund is led by Amanda Litman, President & Co-Executive since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 8 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Litman
President & Co-Executive
Chair, President & Co-Exec Director → President & Co-Exec. Director, 2022
President & Co-Exec. Director → President & Co-Executive, 2024
On filings since 2021
21.8 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $241K (2024)
Johanna Silva Waki
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
21.8 hrs/week
$69K (2024)
Ross Morales-Rocketto
Director & Co-Executive
Director & Co-Exec. Director → Director & Co-Executive, 2024
On filings since 2022
21.8 hrs/week
$248K (2023) → $220K (2024)
Abby Pucker
Director
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Cecil
Director
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teddy Goff
Director
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Addisu Demissie
Director
On filings since 2022
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenn Stowe
Director
On filings since 2022
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Gaddo
Chief Operating Officer
Senior Director, People & Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
21.8 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $238K (2024)
Ciara Walton
Chief Diversity Officer
On filings since 2023
21.8 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $203K (2024)
Jordan Haines
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2023
21.8 hrs/week
$129K (2023) → $197K (2024)
Sara Hadad
Chief Campaigns Officer
On filings since 2023
21.8 hrs/week
$197K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Marisa Feehan
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
21.8 hrs/week
$242K (2024)
Tim Lim
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pedro Torres
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Pedro Torres-Mackie (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Abraham Rakov (2023) — Chief Impact Officer
- Former: Tim Lin (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Brandon Turner (2021) — Senior Regional Director
- Former: Emmy Ruiz (2021) — Former Director & Secretary
- Former: Jen O'Malley Dillon (2021) — Former Director
- Former: Ross Morales Rocketto (2021) — Director & Co-Executive Director
- Former: Rufus Gifford (2021) — Former Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $242K, to Marisa Feehan (Chief of Staff (End 11/24)). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Run for Something Action Fund
How large is Run for Something Action Fund?
Run for Something Action Fund reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is Run for Something Action Fund?
Run for Something Action Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Run for Something Action Fund operate?
Run for Something Action Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
What is Run for Something Action Fund's EIN?
Run for Something Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4761176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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