Vera Action Inc
Vera Action is an independent, but aligned advocacy organization to the vera institute of justice, a 501(c)(3). Vera Action harnesses the power of advocacy, lobbying, and political strategy to end mass incarceration, protect immigrants' rights, restore dignity to people behind bars, and build safe and thriving communities.
Vera Action Inc at a glance
In short: Vera Action Inc gave $198K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,640
- +240.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,940
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,473
- Total assets
- $3,008,352
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vera Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FWDUS Inc ($94K). Together the top 6 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $198K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FWDUS Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $93,750 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY | General Support | $32,945 |
| Forward Justice Morrisville, NC | General Support | $32,945 |
| Netroots Nation San Francisco, CA | Sponsorship for Netroots Nation Conventions | $18,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | Summit Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| The Sentencing Project Washington, DC | Producing and distributing digital social media ads in Michigan | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,008,352 | $1,931,133 | $3,636,576 | $197,640 | 6 | $11,133 |
| 2024 | $3,490,145 | $5,201,437 | $3,454,452 | $58,000 | 2 | $1,437 |
| 2023 | $3,511,916 | $1,702,338 | $2,546,249 | — | — | $2,338 |
| 2022 | $2,900,493 | $750,663 | $1,091,017 | — | — | $663 |
| 2021 | $2,250,032 | $2,250,110 | $100,127 | — | — | $110 |
About Vera Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vera Action Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vera Action Inc is led by Nicholas R. Turner, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas R. Turner
President & Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bari Mattes
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Savarese
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Cadogan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Insha Rahman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Tuck
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adair H. Iacono
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Young
Chief Financial & Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gregory M. Klemm (2022–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Adiar Iocono (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Gregg Klemm (2021) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Vera Action Inc
How much does Vera Action Inc give each year?
Vera Action Inc gave $198K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $58K across 2 grants.
What is Vera Action Inc's typical grant size?
Vera Action Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,473, and its average grant was $32,940, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vera Action Inc give grants?
Vera Action Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Vera Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Vera Action Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Vera Action Inc's largest grantees?
Vera Action Inc's largest 2025 grantees include FWDUS Inc ($93,750), American Civil Liberties Union Inc ($32,945) and Forward Justice ($32,945), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vera Action Inc?
Vera Action Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Vera Action Inc?
Vera Action Inc is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Vera Action Inc's EIN?
Vera Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3897516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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