Sam Action Inc
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.
Sam Action Inc at a glance
In short: Sam Action Inc gave $239K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,600
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,533
- -73.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $23,202,051
- +65.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sam Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coalition for Safe Commumities Inc ($129K). Together the top 3 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sam Action Inc gives
- Giving grew 195% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2021) to $296K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $23,202,051 | $15,865,551 | $1,166,233 | $238,600 | 3 | $7,260,512 |
| 2023 | $14,017,599 | $5,382,221 | $2,295,757 | $296,000 | 1 | $3,802,259 |
| 2022 | $11,200,841 | $3,550,652 | $717,979 | — | — | $279,600 |
| 2021 | $8,320,772 | $4,314,284 | $1,984,377 | $81,000 | 2 | $2,925,184 |
| 2020 | $7,196,177 | $2,494,761 | $1,637,280 | $169,750 | 4 | $157,521 |
About Sam Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sam Action Inc is a public charity focused on public and 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sam Action Inc is led by Kevin A. Sabet-Sharghi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin A. Sabet-Sharghi
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Talcott
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Cort
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke D. Niforatos
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan H. Talcott (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Brendan Fairfield (2022) — Director of External Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sam Action Inc
How much does Sam Action Inc give each year?
Sam Action Inc gave $239K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $296K across 1 grant.
What is Sam Action Inc's typical grant size?
Sam Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $79,533, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sam Action Inc give grants?
Sam Action Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (42%).
Does Sam Action Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Sam Action Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Sam Action Inc?
Sam Action Inc reported $23.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.9M.
What is Sam Action Inc?
Sam Action Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $23.2M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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