The Partnership Project Action Fund
The Partnership Project Action Fund helps the environmental community work more collaboratively to advocate for the protection of the natural environment.
Key facts about The Partnership Project Action Fund
- EIN
- 81-0606786
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,469,396
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- Average grant
- $86,435
- Median grant
- $42,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (12 of 17, 2024)
- Total assets
- $13,184,482
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who The Partnership Project Action Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Partnership Project Action Fund's 17 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (81%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants). None of its 17 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Is The Partnership Project Action Fund open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 17 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $69K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.2M
-8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+243.3% YoY
Grant Count
17
+240.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
+1.0% YoY
About The Partnership Project Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Partnership Project Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $252K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 17 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,184,482 | $14,334,177 | $10,358,602 |
| Revenue | $7,081,382 | $7,148,399 | $1,980,306 |
| Expenses | $4,226,351 | $2,839,684 | $5,514,911 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $251,915 | $62,060 | $6,506 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Green Light Action ($579,096), Electrification Coalition Alliance ($191,500), League of Conservation Voters ($163,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Light Action Washington, DC | Program Support | $579,096 |
| Electrification Coalition Alliance Washington, DC | Program Support | $191,500 |
| League of Conservation Voters Washington, DC | Program Support | $163,000 |
| American Lung Association Washington, DC | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Group Charlottesville, VA | Program Support | $92,000 |
| Earthjustice Action Washington, DC | Program Support | $69,000 |
| Securing America's Future Energy Alliance Inc Washington, DC | Program Support | $51,500 |
| Generation180 Charlottesville, VA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Tides Advocacy Washington, DC | Program Support | $42,500 |
| EOPA Code Blue Water Solutions Solon, ME | Program Support | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erich Pica | Chair | 1 | — |
| Joe Bonfiglio | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kevin Curtis | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Alicia Prevost | CEO | 5 | — |
| Marjorie Alt | Campaign Director | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Partnership Project Action Fund?
The Partnership Project Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $13.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Partnership Project Action Fund?
As of 2024, The Partnership Project Action Fund holds $13.2M in total assets with $7.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does The Partnership Project Action Fund operate?
The Partnership Project Action Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does The Partnership Project Action Fund award?
In 2024, The Partnership Project Action Fund awarded 17 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $86K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Partnership Project Action Fund's EIN?
The Partnership Project Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0606786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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