Tides Advocacy
Tides Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization established in 1992 in California. Based in West Hollywood, California, it operates as an advocacy and grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting social change initiatives. The organization is part of a larger network of Tides nonprofits that collectively comprise one of the largest left-of-center funding and fiscal sponsorship networks in the country, though Tides Advocacy maintains separate legal status.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.4M
-7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.5M
+143.4% YoY
Grant Count
192
+93.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$154K
+25.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advocate for and make grants in support of social justice, the environment, and the health of democracy.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Promoting equality, human rights, and shared prosperity
- Improving and protecting health and the environment
- Advancing democracy
- Supporting innovative initiatives that bridge boundaries and sustain investment in social change
Grantmaking
Tides Advocacy distributes grants to support its mission areas. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,500 to $3,445,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Tides Advocacy's grantmaking activities are primarily concentrated in California, New York, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total revenues: $92,581,311
- Total expenses: $93,194,026
- Total assets: $39,431,742
- Total liabilities: $11,300,000
- Net assets: $28,163,493
- Net income: -$612,715
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions: $90,194,624 (97.4%)
- Program services: $1,492,323 (1.6%)
- Investment income: $804,281 (0.9%)
Staffing: 377 employees (2024)
Notable Financial Growth: Total revenues increased significantly from $65.8 million in 2023 to $92.5 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,431,742 | $42,570,827 | $51,047,001 |
| Revenue | $92,581,311 | $65,829,577 | $89,227,147 |
| Expenses | $93,194,026 | $74,094,988 | $91,400,833 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $605,639 | $278,359 | $91,534 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black Voters Matter Fund Inc ($617,000), Alacrity Institute ($500,000), Alliance for Youth Action ($396,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1HOOD POWER PITTSBURGH, PA | COMMUNITY ORGANIZING; GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 1K WOMEN STRONG INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | COMMUNITY ORGANIZING; GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 482FORWARD DETROIT, MI | EDUCATION ISSUE ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
| A BETTER BIG SKY MISSOULA, MT | CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $250,000 |
| AAPI DEMOCRACY FUND LOS ANGELES, CA | CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $120,000 |
| ACTION FOR LIBERATION DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| ACTION ST LOUIS POWER PROJECT ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT; CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $264,000 |
| ACTIVATE 48 INC PHOENIX, AZ | CIVIC PARTICIPATION | $100,000 |
| ADVANCE NORTH CAROLINA INC RALEIGH, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT; COMMUNITY ORGANIZING | $100,000 |
| ALACRITY INSTITUTE MANHATTAN, KS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Vincent Jones (as of 2024)
- Romilda Avila (Principal Officer)
- Renita Francois (Chief Program Officer, joined March 2026)
- Michelle Collier (Chief Financial Officer)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT JONES | BOARD CHAIR / CEO (AS OF 2/2024) | 40 | $185,320 |
| JUDY HATCHER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| QUANITA TOFFIE | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| NICOLE BOUCHER | DIRECTOR (THRU 4/2024) | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM CORDERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NAT CHIOKE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR MONIQUE COUVSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| JANIECE EVANS-PAGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR AISHA NYANDORO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROMILDA AVILA | CEO (THRU 2/2024) | 40 | $128,174 |
| ROBERT PASCUAL | CONSULTANT / INT CFO (THRU 7/2024) | 15 | $123,975 |
| CARL GAYDEN | INTERIM CFO (AS OF 6/2024) | 40 | $95,808 |
| JENNIFER JORCZAK | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $217,756 |
| LA TONJA ELLIS | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (AS OF 3/2024) | 40 | $150,674 |
| RENITA FRANCOIS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $155,036 |
| ANATHEA CHINO | ED, ADVANCE NATIVE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ACTION FUN | 40 | $202,486 |
| DESMOND MEADE | ED, FL RIGHTS RESTORATION COALITION | 40 | $255,620 |
| LUDOVIC BLAIN | ED, CALIFORNIA DONOR TABLE | 40 | $248,145 |
| YADIRA SANCHEZ | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PODER LATINX | 40 | $208,718 |
| ANNE IRWIN | ED, SMART JUSTICE CALIFORNIA | 40 | $197,823 |
| SONYA WATSON | DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING SERVICES | 40 | $177,516 |
| JESSICA MOFIELD | FORMER CAO (THRU 4/2025) | 40 | $146,737 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Tides Advocacy reported substantial growth in both revenue and grantmaking activity in 2024. The organization's revenues jumped approximately 40% year-over-year, with corresponding increases in grant distributions. The organization has been active in supporting voter engagement and mobilization efforts, as well as initiatives advancing voting rights for communities of color and young people.
Tides Foundation Awarded $9.5M to Organizations Advancing and ProtectingFrequently Asked Questions
What does Tides Advocacy fund?
**Mission:** To advocate for and make grants in support of social justice, the environment, and the health of democracy. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Promoting equality, human rights, and shared prosperity • Improving and protecting health and the environment • Advancing democracy • Supporting innovative initiatives that bridge boundaries and sustain investment in social change
How do I apply for a grant from Tides Advocacy?
Tides Advocacy distributes grants to support its mission areas. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • **Total grants paid (2024):** $29.7 million • **Grant range:** Typical awards range from $5,500 to $3,445,100 • **Notable recent grant:** $3,445,100 to Local Jobs and Economic Development Fund for environmental issue advocacy, general support, and economic justice (2024) The organization's grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, with particular emphasi…
Where does Tides Advocacy make grants?
Tides Advocacy's grantmaking activities are primarily concentrated in California, New York, and Georgia.
What size grants does Tides Advocacy award?
In 2024, Tides Advocacy awarded 192 grants totaling $29.5M — an average of about $154K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tides Advocacy's EIN?
Tides Advocacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3153687. 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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