Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund
Step Up Louisiana is a community-based organization committed to building power to win education and economic justice for all. We work with multiracial and intergenerational Louisianans to Step Up by campaigning, organizing from a racial justice perspective, and holding public officials accountable. We organize with parents, workers, students, and community members to disrupt systemic oppression in our schools and workplaces through voter education, advocacy, and action.
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,382,049
- +82.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,323,797
- +127.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $6,580
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,761,594
- +61.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United for Respect Ed Fund Brooklyn, NY | Dollar Store Worker Justice | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,382,049 | $3,323,797 | $2,761,594 | — | — | $6,580 |
| 2023 | $759,153 | $1,463,596 | $1,713,959 | $25,000 | 1 | $4,687 |
| 2022 | $999,356 | $1,440,783 | $1,068,632 | — | — | $2,616 |
| 2021 | $620,416 | $992,540 | $415,993 | — | — | $456 |
About Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund
Based on IRS filings
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund is led by Benjamin Zucker, Co-Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Zucker
Co-Executive Director
Executive Director → Co-Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Maria Harmon
Co-Executive Director
Executive Director → Co-Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Gabbi Deculus
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Epps-Addison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jitu Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Griffin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Agustus
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Shanan Waters
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Alex
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Adrienne Dixson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taryn Branson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naima Savage
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Oona Chatterjee (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Anna Nguyen (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Belinda Fly (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Frank Curiel (2021) — Director
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $80K, to Maria Harmon (Co-Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund
How large is Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund?
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund?
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund operate?
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What is Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund's EIN?
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1061102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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