State Engagement Fund is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2015, the organization became tax-exempt in June 2016. As a 501(c)(4), donations to State Engagement Fund are not tax-deductible, and the organization is not required to disclose its donors publicly.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-42.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.4M
+454.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9.7M
+454.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
State Engagement Fund utilizes public policy research, grassroots organizing, and communications strategies to facilitate alignment among organizations working in four primary areas:
- Health care
- Public education
- Equality
- Environment
The organization grants funds directly to state nonprofit organizations that meet program criteria to support and grow dedicated and professional staff in the execution of their duties. Specific capacity-building activities include:
- Cultivating and retaining charitable donors
- Assessing organizational effectiveness measures
- Building and resourcing structures for voter activity and civic engagement
- Research and leadership development
- Communications strategy and accountability
- Professional development for staff, including management, finance, legal trainings, and recruitment training
Grantmaking
State Engagement Fund provides direct grants to nonprofit organizations meeting program criteria. Based on available data:
Grant Range
**: $250,000 to $3.3 million
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
State Engagement Fund's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in the District of Columbia, though the organization supports state-based nonprofit organizations across multiple states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,228,299
- Total Revenue: $18,981,771
- Total Expenses: $21,839,153
- Net Income: -$2,857,382
- Total Liabilities: $486,000
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5.6 million
- Annual Giving: $3.5 million
The organization's expenses exceeded revenues in 2024, resulting in a net loss of approximately $2.86 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,228,299 | $5,611,630 | $1,047,153 |
| Revenue | $18,981,771 | $8,100,000 | $10,790,000 |
| Expenses | $21,839,153 | $3,541,264 | $13,969,180 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Strategic Victory Fund ($18,100,000), Democracy Alliance ($1,288,913).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STRATEGIC VICTORY FUND RALEIGH, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION | $18,100,000 |
| DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION | $1,288,913 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anne Bartley is listed as a director of State Engagement Fund.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE BARTLEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL L WEISEL | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JONATHAN SCOTT ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JEFF BLODGETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does State Engagement Fund fund?
State Engagement Fund utilizes public policy research, grassroots organizing, and communications strategies to facilitate alignment among organizations working in four primary areas: • Health care • Public education • Equality • Environment The organization grants funds directly to state nonprofit organizations that meet program criteria to support and grow dedicated and professional staff in the execution of their duties. Specific capacity-building activities include: • Cultivating and retaini…
How do I apply for a grant from State Engagement Fund?
State Engagement Fund provides direct grants to nonprofit organizations meeting program criteria. Based on available data: • **Grant Range**: $250,000 to $3.3 million • **Median Grant Size**: $1.8 million (based on 2023 data) • **Recent Grant Activity**: 2 grants made in 2023 • **Total Giving**: $19,388,913 (2024) The organization focuses on supporting nonprofit capacity building, particularly in civic engagement and communications organizations across states.
Where does State Engagement Fund make grants?
State Engagement Fund's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in the District of Columbia, though the organization supports state-based nonprofit organizations across multiple states.
What size grants does State Engagement Fund award?
In 2024, State Engagement Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $19.4M — an average of about $9.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is State Engagement Fund's EIN?
State Engagement Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0865943. 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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