To promote Social Welfare. Supporting advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged and vulnerable people particularly in the areas of ageing children population health and reconciliation and human rights.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20K
Annual Giving
$11.7M
Grant Count
12
Avg Grant Size
$972K
About The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 12 grants totaling $11.7M. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,496 |
| Revenue | $32,042 |
| Expenses | $12,405,496 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,042 |
| 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 2020
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Civic Participation Action Fund ($4,000,000), George Washington Health Workforce Institute ($3,500,000), Echoing Green Foundation ($1,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Echoing Green Foundation New York, NY | To provide general support for Echoing Green and create capacity to explore opportunities for collaboration with the Atlantic Institute and Atlantic Fellows community. | $1,500,000 |
| Cornell University - Office of the Provost Ithaca, NY | For support of the Digital Life Initiative. | $1,000,000 |
| Civic Participation Action Fund Washington, DC | To support programs amplifying the voice of disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. | $4,000,000 |
| George Washington Health Workforce Institute Washington, DC | To supplement the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program at George Washington University. | $3,500,000 |
| American Constitution Society for Law and Policy Washington, DC | For core support. | $500,000 |
| Bend the Arc A Jewish Partnership for Justice New York, NY | For general support of Caring Across Generations. | $300,000 |
| Care in Action New York, NY | For general support. | $300,000 |
| Inequality Media Civic Action Berkeley, CA | To provide support for the organizational priorities. | $200,000 |
| Brave New Films Action Fund Culver City, CA | To support creation and distribution of media aiming to end voter suppression. | $200,000 |
| Future Now Fund Washington, DC | To support Red2Blue's operations and preparations for the 2020 election cycle. | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Lawrence Lightfoot | Director | — | — |
| David Walsh | President | 5 | — |
| Kristina Nieto | Treasurer | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc?
The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2020.
How large is The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc?
As of 2020, The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc holds $20K in total assets with $32K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $11.7M in 2020.
Where does The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc operate?
The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York.
What size grants does The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc award?
In 2020, The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc awarded 12 grants totaling $11.7M — an average of about $972K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc's EIN?
The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8293674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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