Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is a public charity based in Alameda, California, founded in 1997. It provides rapid, flexible support to frontline feminist activists, organizations, and movements, especially when they face urgent risks or unexpected opportunities.
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism at a glance
In short: Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism gave $1.2M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,239,706
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,624
- +123.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $31,155,033
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism
- Contact
Mailing address: 2601 Blanding Ave C 155, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (415) 523-0360
Website: https://urgentactionfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism
Who Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cihuapactli Collective ($140K). Together the top 10 received $949K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 157 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder says it makes grants to activists, organizations, and movements in Canada, Central Asia, Europe, Southwest Asia, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and the United States. Its 2024 filing’s itemized grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (23%), the District of Columbia (17%), New York (15%), Florida (12%), and Arizona (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2019) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cihuapactli Collective Phoenix, AZ | Security for Events | $140,000 |
| Fanm Saj Inc Port Saint Lucie, FL | Security for Events | $140,000 |
| Ejerie Labs New York, NY | Security for Events | $110,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (See) Calabasas, CA | Security for Events | $100,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | Security for Events | $100,000 |
| Wildseed Society Washington, DC | Security for Events | $100,000 |
| Women Enabled International Washington, DC | Security for Events | $99,906 |
| Slow Factory Nyack, NY | Security for Events | $58,000 |
| Tides Center Los Angeles, CA | Security for Events | $51,400 |
| Hekler Dudley, MA | Security for Events | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Figures below are from the organization’s filings. Grant figures refer to the filing’s itemized grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,155,033 | $13,733,607 | $19,168,597 | $1,239,706 | 38 | $189,069 |
| 2023 | $34,988,260 | $15,184,280 | $17,278,140 | $583,478 | 40 | $465,965 |
| 2022 | $38,973,398 | $19,035,723 | $13,681,325 | $241,310 | 30 | $144,384 |
| 2021 | $33,751,660 | $18,043,066 | $8,465,365 | $352,900 | 34 | $36,033 |
| 2020 | $26,961,597 | $29,009,342 | $22,785,756 | $131,161 | 15 | $26,705 |
| 2019 | $6,991,180 | $7,894,744 | $6,402,395 | $61,462 | 8 | $4,223 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to partner with frontline feminist movements supporting women, trans, and non-binary activists striving for a more just and equitable world. Its grantmaking includes security support for activists whose safety is at risk and opportunity support for advocacy, awareness-raising, policy influence, and changing public discourse. It also describes its approach as supporting holistic safety, protection, and collective care.
The funder’s 2024 filing describes its work as providing opportunity and security grants, convenings, and advocacy for women and LGBTQ+ human rights defenders. Examples of grantees and their stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support: Cihuapactli Collective says it provides healing for urban Indigenous Peoples from the diaspora through traditional knowledge, resources, and health and wellness work. Grassroots International says it connects people in the United States with global movements defending land, water, food, seeds, and the Earth. Water Protector Legal Collective describes itself as an Indigenous-led legal nonprofit supporting Indigenous peoples and climate justice movements.
Grantmaking
Its two published grant types each offer awards of up to $8,000: Security Grants have a three-month period, and Opportunity Grants have a six-month period. Separately, the 2024 filing lists 38 itemized grants totaling $1,239,706, with a median of $8,000 and a range of $6,000 to $140,000.
Among the largest grants listed in the 2024 filing were $140,000 each to Cihuapactli Collective and FANM SAJ Inc.; $110,000 to Ejerie Labs; and $100,000 each to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, Social Good Fund, and Wildseed Society. The stated purpose for each of these grants was “security for events.” Other listed recipients included Women Enabled International ($99,906) and Slow Factory ($58,000).
The funder accepts applications in any language. Applicants can use its online grants portal or submit an application form by email. For Opportunity Grants, proposed actions must benefit women, trans, and non-binary people; these people must be the primary decision-makers; the situation must be urgent and unanticipated; and the group must have support from feminist activists or networks. The funder lists planned projects, service delivery, annual operating costs, bridge funding, scholarships, capital projects, and organizations with budgets over $1 million among the exclusions for Opportunity Grants. It confirms receipt of Opportunity Grant applications within 24 hours, makes decisions within 15 business days, and says approved funds can be wired within 5 to 10 business days. Its FAQ says every application receives a response within 72 hours and that grants are issued within 1 to 10 days of approval. The 2024 filing says grantees receive expenditure follow-up three or six months after approval, depending on grant type, and must submit a final report with a final budget and, if available, receipts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Val Napoleon as board chair; Ruth Baldacchino as board vice chair; Dorianna Blitt as board treasurer; and Charlotte Bunch as board secretary. Other listed board members are Lina Abou-Habib, Milena Abrahamyan, Chinyere Ezie, Sarah Hunt, Wanda Nowicka, and Fariza Ospan.
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is led by Kate Kroeger, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kate Kroeger
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$170K (2019) → $256K (2024)
Val Napoleon
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Otibho Obianwu
Director of Programs
On filings since 2021
36 hrs/week
$162K (2021) → $189K (2024)
Amy Leichtman
Director of Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
36 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Cecilia Ramirez
Director of People, Culture & Ops
New on the 2024 filing
36 hrs/week
$155K (2024)
Debbie Li
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
36 hrs/week
$72K (2024)
Shalini Eddens
Deputy Executive Director
Snr. Director Programs → Deputy Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$140K (2019) → $230K (2024)
Celia Turner
Uaf Partnerships Managing Officer
Urgent Action Funds Partnerships Managing Officer → Uaf Partnerships Managing Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Charlotte Bunch
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorianna Blitt
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milena Abrahamyan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paola Salwan Daher
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Baldacchino
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Nowicka
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fariza Ospan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lina Abou-Habib
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hunt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chinyere Ezie
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Huong Nguyen (2021–2023) — Senior Learning & Impact O
- Former: Theary Chan (2021–2023) — Director of Partnerships
- Former: Agnes Mestrich (2022–2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Alexandra Grossman (2023) — Senior Communications Officer
- Former: Michelle Ruggeri (2023) — Senior Finance Officer
- Former: Maryam Al-Khawaja (2019–2022) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Patricia Viseur Sellers (2019–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Elsa Saade (2022) — Program Officer
- Former: Nathalie Margi (2022) — Senior Advocacy Officer
- Former: Raisa R. Borshchigova (2022) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Paulette Meyer (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roshmi Goswami (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alexandra Holy (2020–2021) — Director of Finance & Operations
- Former: Mariam Gagoshavili (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Dominguez (2021) — Philanthropic Engagement Officer
- Former: Mariam Gagoshashvili (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Smith (2019) — Director Finance & Ops
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $256K, to Kate Kroeger (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism
How much does Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism give each year?
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism gave $1.2M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $583K across 40 grants.
What is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's typical grant size?
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $32,624, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism give grants?
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Atlanta, GA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Security for Events" (38 grants).
Who are Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's largest grantees?
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's largest 2024 grantees include Cihuapactli Collective ($140,000), Fanm Saj Inc ($140,000) and Ejerie Labs ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism?
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism reported $31.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
What does Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism fund?
The organization’s mission is to partner with frontline feminist movements supporting women, trans, and non-binary activists striving for a more just and equitable world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism?
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check urgentactionfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's EIN?
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0419743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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