The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc
Supports local voter engagement and education initiatives. The efforts supported bring attention to the importance of voting in local, down ballot elections and encourages voter participation in each and every election.
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $350K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $350,000
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $234,064
- +211.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Hometown Project ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hometown Project Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,064 | $430,400 | $352,719 | $350,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $75,133 | $75,133 | — | — | — |
About The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $234K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc is led by Erin Frederick, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Frederick
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Meneses
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Wetzel
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Salett
Founder
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Salett
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc
How much does The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc give each year?
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc?
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc reported $234K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $430K.
What is The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc?
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $234K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc operate?
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc's EIN?
The Hometown Outreach Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2796281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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