State Power Action Fund
State Power Action Fund is a public charity based in Youngstown, Ohio, formed in 2020. Its stated mission is to educate the public on racial, economic, and social justice issues and develop strategies to reduce poverty, decrease disparities, and improve living conditions for low-income Americans. Its filing describes work that includes fiscal sponsorships and project-hosting support.
State Power Action Fund at a glance
In short: State Power Action Fund gave $459K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Florida. 86% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $458,775
- +205.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,846
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,568,691
- +26.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 86% first-time grantees (18 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to State Power Action Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1107, Youngstown, OH 44501
Phone: (844) 222-3420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who State Power Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Rising Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 39 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Florida received the largest share of grant dollars at 24%, followed by Ohio and Tennessee at 13% each, North Carolina at 10%, and Pennsylvania at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is State Power Action Fund open to new grantees?
86%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 21 grantees (86%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 5% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $655K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $459K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Rising Inc Miami, FL | Program Services | $70,000 |
| Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance Philadelphia, PA | Program Services | $35,000 |
| Down Home North Carolina Greensboro, NC | Program Services | $30,000 |
| Organizers in the Land of Enchantment Albuquerque, NM | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Ohio Families Unite for Political Action Hilliard, OH | Program Services | $20,000 |
| Faith in Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | Program Services | $20,000 |
| Tirrc Votes Nashville, TN | Program Services | $20,000 |
| Tides Center San Francisco, CA | Program Services | $20,000 |
| Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood Memphis, TN | Program Services | $20,000 |
| Working Families Organization Brooklyn, NY | Program Services | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing also reports $1,572,164 in program-service expenses for contract services and leased employees, with no management and general or fundraising expenses reported in that line.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,568,691 | $3,293,226 | $2,988,557 | $458,775 | 21 |
| 2023 | $2,037,339 | $1,265,373 | $811,819 | $150,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $1,130,169 | $834,718 | $1,540,000 | $655,000 | 11 |
| 2021 | $1,911,220 | $1,524,613 | $62,207 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the general public on racial, economic, and social justice issues and develop strategies to reduce poverty, decrease disparities, and improve living conditions for low-income Americans. Its filing describes collaborating with individuals and institutions to provide fiscal sponsorships and project-hosting support.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Florida Rising says it brings together Black and Brown communities to advance social, economic, and racial justice in Florida. Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action says it works on legislation, ballot initiatives, public education, and social justice as a voice for the working class. Working Families Organization describes its work as legislative advocacy, public education, media, and community organizing for working-, middle-class, and poor Americans. TIRRC Votes says it builds political power for immigrant and refugee communities through education and voter engagement. Faith in Minnesota says it supports faith communities advocating for racial, economic, and social justice policies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, State Power Action Fund reported 21 grants totaling $458,775. Grant amounts ranged from $8,775 to $70,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $70,000 to Florida Rising Inc.; $35,000 to Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance; $30,000 to Down Home North Carolina; and $25,000 to Organizers in the Land of Enchantment. Other reported grants included $20,000 each to Ohio Families Unite for Political Action, Faith in Minnesota, TIRRC Votes, Tides Center, Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood, Working Families Organization, Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action, and Florida Immigrant Coalition Votes.
The filing describes fiscal sponsorship as an arrangement in which the organization may accept administrative and fiduciary responsibility for funds received on behalf of sponsored projects and organizations. It states that those funds are not used in other programs of the organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristen Crowell as executive director; Prentiss Haney as board chair; Ginny Goldman as treasurer; and Raymond Greene, Doran Schrantz, Kirk Noden, Branden Snyder, and Lara Granich as board members.
State Power Action Fund is led by Kristen Crowell, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Crowell
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$18K (2024)
Prentiss Haney
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doran Schrantz
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Noden
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Granich
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Branden Snyder
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Goldman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Greene
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ray Green (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Javier Morillo (2022–2023) — Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 22023
- Former: Nseabasi Ufot (2023) — Interim Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 92023
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Kristen Crowell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about State Power Action Fund
How much does State Power Action Fund give each year?
State Power Action Fund gave $459K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 7 grants.
What is State Power Action Fund's typical grant size?
State Power Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,846, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from State Power Action Fund that year got $21K on average.
Where does State Power Action Fund give grants?
State Power Action Fund's top state is Florida, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants), Nashville, TN (2 grants), Youngstown, OH (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does State Power Action Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on State Power Action Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (21 grants).
Who are State Power Action Fund's largest grantees?
State Power Action Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Rising Inc ($70,000), Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance ($35,000) and Down Home North Carolina ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is State Power Action Fund?
State Power Action Fund reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does State Power Action Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the general public on racial, economic, and social justice issues and develop strategies to reduce poverty, decrease disparities, and improve living conditions for low-income Americans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from State Power Action Fund?
State Power Action Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is State Power Action Fund's EIN?
State Power Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4015096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). State Power Action Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/state-power-action-fund-morg_8fe1af2ba8a14d36a373bd39e77204c8
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