Willow Creek Action
Willow Creek Action is a small public charity based in Rye, New York. It states that it identifies and funds organizations whose work supports American democracy.
Willow Creek Action at a glance
- Total assets
- $308,786
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,014
- -61.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,124
- -97.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Willow Creek Action
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 12, Rye, NY 10580
Phone: (202) 552-0221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willow Creek Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees were based in Washington, DC; Sacramento, California; Ruther Glen, Virginia; New York, New York; and West Hollywood, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $788K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vote Rev Action Fund Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $250,000 |
| Vote America San Francisco, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| NextGen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | Social Welfare | $60,000 |
| Center for Common Ground Ruther Glen, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Indivisible Action Washington, DC | Political Purpose | $50,000 |
| Redeeming Babel San Jose, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Run For Something PAC Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable New York, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Collective Impact Action Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $23,000 |
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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 | $308,786 | $2,014 | $6,124 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $313,300 | $5,239 | $210,988 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $681,238 | $1,105,603 | $909,055 | $788,000 | 13 | $5,603 |
| 2022 | $481,690 | $481,690 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “identify and fund organizations whose work supports American democracy.” Its 2024 filing describes its program as providing grants to organizations whose work supports democracy.
Its 2023 grantees included organizations working on civic engagement and voter empowerment. Vote Rev Action Fund describes its work as developing and mainstreaming civic engagement innovations with nonprofits that amplify historically disenfranchised communities. Center for Common Ground says it educates and empowers voters of color in states with voter suppression. Other 2023 grantees included NextGen Climate America, which described work on equity and justice issues in California, and NEO Philanthropy, which described providing infrastructure, financial management, and capacity-building support to nonprofit leaders and institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2023, Willow Creek Action reported $788,000 in grants across 13 grants. The listed grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000.
Notable 2023 grants included $250,000 to Vote Rev Action Fund, $60,000 to NextGen Climate America, $50,000 to Center for Common Ground, $25,000 to NEO Philanthropy, and $10,000 to Tides Advocacy.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ted Suzman as director; Robert Reynolds as treasurer and director; and David Slifka as president and director.
Willow Creek Action is led by David Slifka, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Slifka
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Reynolds
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Suzman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Willow Creek Action
How large is Willow Creek Action?
Willow Creek Action reported $309K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does Willow Creek Action fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “identify and fund organizations whose work supports American democracy.” Its 2024 filing describes its program as providing grants to organizations whose work supports democracy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willow Creek Action?
Willow Creek Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Willow Creek Action make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees were based in Washington, DC; Sacramento, California; Ruther Glen, Virginia; New York, New York; and West Hollywood, California.
What is Willow Creek Action's EIN?
Willow Creek Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4595286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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