TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING POLICIES, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE ADOPTION OR REJECTION OF LEGISLATION ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF LEGAL AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.2M
+65.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$239K
-19.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-73.1% YoY
About Sam Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sam Action Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,202,051 | $14,017,599 | $11,200,841 |
| Revenue | $15,865,551 | $5,382,221 | $3,550,652 |
| Expenses | $1,166,233 | $2,295,757 | $717,979 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,260,512 | $3,802,259 | $279,600 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Coalition for Safe Commumities Inc ($128,600), Keep Florida Clean Inc ($100,000), Protect Our Kids ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COALITION FOR SAFE COMMUMITIES INC BEVERLY, MA | SUPPORT STATE BALLOT INITIATIVE AGAINST LEGALIZATION | $128,600 |
| KEEP FLORIDA CLEAN INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | SUPPORT STATE BALLOT INITIATIVE AGAINST LEGALIZATION | $100,000 |
| PROTECT OUR KIDS HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO | SUPPORT MISSION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN A SABET-SHARGHI | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| JON TALCOTT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BEN CORT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUKE D NIFORATOS | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Action Inc?
Sam Action Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. It holds $23.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sam Action Inc?
As of 2024, Sam Action Inc holds $23.2M in total assets with $15.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $239K in 2024.
Where does Sam Action Inc operate?
Sam Action Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, South Dakota, Virginia.
What size grants does Sam Action Inc award?
In 2024, Sam Action Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $239K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sam Action Inc's EIN?
Sam Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3688463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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