SHARED ASCENT FUND'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD BY UPHOLDING DEMOCRATIC VALUES, PROMOTING HEALTH, AND ADVANCING SOCIAL EQUITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+100.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$208K
+33.3% YoY
About Shared Ascent Fund
Based on IRS filings
Shared Ascent Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M.
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 | $6,438,539 | $7,484,913 | $4,259,803 |
| Revenue | $5,780,793 | $8,389,901 | $6,441,198 |
| Expenses | $6,313,985 | $5,869,114 | $7,098,129 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-37 | $422 | $7,008 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Campaign Legal Center Inc ($250,000), Voter Registration Project ($250,000), Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| ALL VOTING IS LOCAL WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON BURNETT | DIRECTOR, CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J ELLIMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTHA KONGSGAARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PRESTON PINKETT III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA ROY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW ARMSBY SEE SCH O | VP; INTERIM PRESIDENT (BEG. 10/24) | 1 | $1,680 |
| HELENA CHOI SEE SCH O | SECRETARY AND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $6,318 |
| AVI GARBOW SEE SCH O | DIRECTOR; PRESIDENT (END 10/24) | 1 | $19,632 |
| ROSINA BUGARIN SEE SCH O | TREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3 | $21,926 |
| JAMIE HART DIR COALITION | TO EXPAND CONTRACEPTIVE ACCESS | 40 | $346,257 |
| MICHAEL PIERCE DIR | STUDENT BORROWER PROTECTION CENTER | 39 | $242,468 |
| LISA STERN DEP DIR COALITION | TO EXPAND CONTRACEPTIVE ACCESS | 40 | $258,047 |
| PERSIS SICHING YU POLICY DIR | & MAN. COUNS., STDNT BWR PROT. CTR | 39 | $212,619 |
| SHEILA DESAI DIR | TO EXPAND CONTRACEPTIVE ACCESS | 40 | $180,244 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shared Ascent Fund?
Shared Ascent Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Shared Ascent Fund?
As of 2024, Shared Ascent Fund holds $6.4M in total assets with $5.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Shared Ascent Fund operate?
Shared Ascent Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Tennessee.
What size grants does Shared Ascent Fund award?
In 2024, Shared Ascent Fund awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $208K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Shared Ascent Fund's EIN?
Shared Ascent Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4584093. 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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