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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$58K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$29K
About Vera Action Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vera Action Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,490,145 | $3,511,916 | $2,900,493 |
| Revenue | $5,201,437 | $1,702,338 | $750,663 |
| Expenses | $3,454,452 | $2,546,249 | $1,091,017 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,437 | $2,338 | $663 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Netroots Nation ($33,000), America Votes ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NETROOTS NATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SPONSORSHIP FOR NETROOTS NATION CONVENTIONS | $33,000 |
| AMERICA VOTES WASHINGTON, DC | SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARI MATTES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN TUCK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES CADOGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN SAVARESE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARAH WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS R TURNER | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| GREGORY M KLEMM | ASSISTANT TREASURER, THRU 8/25/23 | 3 | — |
| INSHA RAHMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 9 | — |
| ADAIR H IACONO | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vera Action Inc?
Vera Action Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vera Action Inc?
As of 2024, Vera Action Inc holds $3.5M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $58K in 2024.
Where does Vera Action Inc operate?
Vera Action Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does Vera Action Inc award?
In 2024, Vera Action Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $58K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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