Sixteen Thirty Fund is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization based in Washington, DC. Established in 2009, the organization provides operational support to changemakers and advocates working to address major social challenges. The organization operates with a small team of eight employees and serves as a fiscal sponsor for other organizations and initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$106.5M
-23.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$236.4M
+122.2% YoY
Grant Count
318
+30.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$743K
+69.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Sixteen Thirty Fund believes in the power of new ideas, creative partnerships, and emerging leaders to achieve meaningful and lasting solutions to pressing challenges. The organization provides operational support to changemakers while allowing them to focus on advancing their core missions.
Primary focus areas include:
Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy: Supporting projects and grantees working to ensure voting access and civic participation; advocating for pay equity, paid family leave, and fair tax policy; fighting for access to healthcare for all Americans; and advocating for common sense gun reform.
Health: Educating the public about affordable and accessible healthcare and informing debate around the future of healthcare.
Capacity Building: Supporting the capacity development of grantees on issues related to civic participation, equity, equal representation, and advocacy.
Environmental Education: Work addressing environmental quality, protection, and beautification.
Grantmaking
Sixteen Thirty Fund made total grants of $236,497,395 in 2024. Grant awards typically range from $5,700 to $27,850,000. The organization funds projects across multiple focus areas including renewable energy, water conservation, marine protection, land conservation, and social justice initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds work primarily in the District of Columbia, New York, and Montana, though grantmaking extends across multiple states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $282,241,759
- Total Expenses: $310,782,035
- Total Assets: $106,501,029
- Total Liabilities: $18,100,000
- Net Income: -$2
The organization's expenses exceeded revenues in 2024, resulting in a minimal net loss.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $106,501,029 | $139,942,052 | $86,553,897 |
| Revenue | $282,241,759 | $181,353,252 | $191,548,107 |
| Expenses | $310,782,035 | $141,266,886 | $195,938,700 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,574,688 | $3,725,793 | $779,499 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include America Votes ($27,850,000), Advanced Energy United ($3,500,000), Aapi Democracy Fund ($2,495,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10000 FRIENDS ADVOCATES OF PENNSYLVANIA LANCASTER, PA | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $100,975 |
| 1000 FRIENDS OF WISCONSIN LAND USE INSTITUTE MADISON, WI | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $132,000 |
| 1000 WOMEN STRONG INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
| 1K WOMEN STRONG INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
| 350 WISCONSIN ACTION INC MADISON, WI | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
| 350NH ACTION DOVER, NH | CAPACITY BUILDING | $20,000 |
| 603 FORWARD CONCORD, NH | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $90,250 |
| A BETTER BIG SKY MISSOULA, MT | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $25,000 |
| AAPI DEMOCRACY FUND LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $2,495,500 |
| AB PAC WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Amy Kurtz serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAUL ALVILLAR | CHAIR (THROUGH 7/15/24) | 1 | — |
| DARA FREED | TREASURER/INT CHAIR (AS OF 7/15/24) | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS HATTAWAY | SECRETARY (THROUGH 5/2/24) | 1 | — |
| MARISSA BROWN | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY (AS OF 5/2/24) | 1 | — |
| JEFF CHERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LATOIA JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC KESSLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY KURTZ | PRESIDENT | 40 | $251,500 |
| RYAN JOHNSON | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $210,000 |
| AMY STEINHOFF | CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR | 40 | $186,800 |
| CARL WALZ | CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR (THROUGH 12/2/24) | 40 | $173,868 |
| PATRICIA KUPFER | CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR | 40 | $178,907 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sixteen Thirty Fund fund?
The Sixteen Thirty Fund believes in the power of new ideas, creative partnerships, and emerging leaders to achieve meaningful and lasting solutions to pressing challenges. The organization provides operational support to changemakers while allowing them to focus on advancing their core missions. Primary focus areas include: • **Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy**: Supporting projects and grantees working to ensure voting access and civic participation; advocating for pay equity, paid fa…
How do I apply for a grant from Sixteen Thirty Fund?
Sixteen Thirty Fund made total grants of $236,497,395 in 2024. Grant awards typically range from $5,700 to $27,850,000. The organization funds projects across multiple focus areas including renewable energy, water conservation, marine protection, land conservation, and social justice initiatives.
Where does Sixteen Thirty Fund make grants?
The organization funds work primarily in the District of Columbia, New York, and Montana, though grantmaking extends across multiple states.
What size grants does Sixteen Thirty Fund award?
In 2024, Sixteen Thirty Fund awarded 318 grants totaling $236.4M — an average of about $743K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sixteen Thirty Fund's EIN?
Sixteen Thirty Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4486735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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