Strategic Victory Fund
The Strategic Victory Fund (SVF) is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2017, SVF operates as the largest partnership of donors and state-based donor alliances in the nation. The organization leverages its community of donors to identify and fund strategic investments that empower individuals and local leaders to achieve civic change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-49.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$52.6M
+82.8% YoY
Grant Count
50
-41.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+210.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
SVF's mission is to promote social welfare within various states by making and coordinating strategic investments to build a more inclusive and just society. The organization describes itself as innovative, strategic, forward-thinking, collaborative, and bold.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Research & Community Engagement: Deep research projects in underserved communities, with particular focus on Black and Latino Americans
- Organizing & Training: Investment in training programs on relational organizing and digital content creation
- State-Level Infrastructure: Building and supporting state-level infrastructure and centers of gravity for year-round work
- Communications & Research Hubs: Support for state-based research and communications hubs to engage with underrepresented communities and the public
- Disinformation Response: Building systems to track, investigate, and respond to public disinformation
- Capacity Building: Scaling capacity in communications, research, digital media, organizing, and training
Grantmaking
SVF makes and coordinates strategic investments that others are not making at the same level. Grant awards typically range from $12,000 to $9,700,000. The organization focuses on funding efforts that educate and organize communities while building capacity at the state level.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SVF has mobilized resources across multiple states since its founding. Primary funding activity has been documented in Michigan, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $33,450,700
- Total Expenses: $36,304,959
- Total Assets: $8,248,138
- Total Liabilities: $5,600
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $4,183,430
- Total Giving: $52,607,881
The organization operates with zero employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,183,430 | $8,248,138 | $11,148,719 |
| Revenue | $56,246,554 | $33,450,700 | $54,651,635 |
| Expenses | $60,484,223 | $36,304,959 | $47,079,319 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Progress Now ($9,700,000), Progress Nc Action ($4,314,650), Strategic Victory Fund Ie Pac ($3,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRESS NOW LANSING, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,700,000 |
| PROGRESS NC ACTION RALEIGH, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,314,650 |
| STRATEGIC VICTORY FUND IE PAC RALEIGH, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,500,000 |
| PA ALLIANCE ACTION PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,341,758 |
| MILLIONS OF MICHIGANIANS LANSING, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,857,459 |
| MAKE NORTH CAROLINA FIRST RALEIGH, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,840,000 |
| A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER MONONA, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,822,241 |
| MICHIGAN CIVIC ACTION MADISON HEIGHTS, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,190,000 |
| PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION LANSING, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,150,000 |
| ARIZONA OF ABORTION ACCESS PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael L Weisel is listed as Treasurer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN STOCKS | CHAIR/MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| ANNE BARTLEY | CHAIR EMERITUS/MEMBER OF EXCO | 1 | — |
| KIM ANDERSON | MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| TOM FLYNN | MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| LALEH ISPAHANI | MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| JOE ZIMLICH | MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| MARIA PERALTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J SCOTT ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| MICHAEL WEISEL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Strategic Victory Fund fund?
SVF's mission is to promote social welfare within various states by making and coordinating strategic investments to build a more inclusive and just society. The organization describes itself as innovative, strategic, forward-thinking, collaborative, and bold. Primary funding focus areas include: • **Research & Community Engagement**: Deep research projects in underserved communities, with particular focus on Black and Latino Americans • **Organizing & Training**: Investment in training program…
How do I apply for a grant from Strategic Victory Fund?
SVF makes and coordinates strategic investments that others are not making at the same level. Grant awards typically range from $12,000 to $9,700,000. The organization focuses on funding efforts that educate and organize communities while building capacity at the state level. Total giving reported at $52,607,881 based on recent IRS filings.
Where does Strategic Victory Fund make grants?
SVF has mobilized resources across multiple states since its founding. Primary funding activity has been documented in Michigan, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Strategic Victory Fund award?
In 2024, Strategic Victory Fund awarded 50 grants totaling $52.6M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Strategic Victory Fund's EIN?
Strategic Victory Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2526354. 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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