With Honor Action Inc
With Honor Action Inc is a Washington, DC-based public charity that promotes principled veteran leadership in public service. Its stated work includes education, advocacy, coalition building, and charitable contributions; its website describes With Honor Action as the public policy nonprofit working to advance bipartisan legislation and reduce polarization in Congress.
With Honor Action Inc at a glance
In short: With Honor Action Inc gave $2.8M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $123K), mostly in Virginia. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,823,952
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $122,781
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,945,071
- +198.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (14 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed). New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to With Honor Action Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Se 420, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 505-2153
Website: https://withhonor.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who With Honor Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Principled Veterans Fund ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 66 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to DC (30%), Massachusetts (20%), California (11%), Arkansas (8%), and Arizona (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is With Honor Action Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 20 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $197K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 $99K (2023) to $2.8M (2024, 19 months). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.8M.
*2024: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Principled Veterans Fund Alexandria, VA | These funds supported a section 527 political organization making independent expenditures supporting principled bipartisan veterans running for public office | $2,000,000 |
| Americans 4 Security Inc Plover, WI | General Support | $510,000 |
| International Republican Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School (President and Fellows of Harvard College) Cambridge, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| International Republican Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Independent Veterans of America Action Arlington, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Support | $20,000 |
| McCain Institute Foundation Peoria, AZ | General Support | $15,500 |
| Congressional Sports for Charity Alexandria, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $6,945,071 | $13,453,911 | $9,030,344 | $2,823,952 | 23 | $117,544 |
| 2023 | $2,328,211 | $5,352,794 | $3,248,618 | $98,659 | 8 | $36,669 |
| 2022 | $221,002 | $2,458,458 | $3,377,944 | $107,500 | 9 | $-2,608 |
| 2021 | $1,191,722 | $858,444 | $4,177,651 | $273,500 | 13 | $17,901 |
| 2020 | $4,446,037 | $8,538,248 | $4,452,527 | $443,100 | 13 | $17,142 |
| 2019 | $410,227 | $1,655,932 | $1,390,998 | $248,136 | 11 | — |
*2024: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote and advance principled veteran leadership in public service through education and advocacy programs, grants, and charitable contributions. Its filing describes work to grow veteran civic participation, advocate on policy issues, and encourage veterans to participate in public service while reducing barriers to participation.
The organization says its charitable grants and donations support groups promoting the participation and leadership of military veterans and other public servants in civic life, supporting cross-partisanship in government, or researching and providing services to veterans. For example, the International Republican Institute describes its mission as advancing democracy and freedom globally. The American Legion describes its work as including veterans’ services, youth programs, patriotism, and national security. Blue Star Families describes its mission as connecting and strengthening military families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not descriptions of With Honor Action’s own programs.
With Honor’s website lists legislative priorities for the 119th Congress that include cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, STEM access, JROTC, AmeriCorps, and health care for veterans affected by toxic exposures.
Grantmaking
The largest grants included $30,000 to the International Republican Institute, $25,000 each to the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Harvard Kennedy School, $20,000 to the Clinton Foundation, and $15,500 to the McCain Institute Foundation.
Other 2024 recipients included Congressional Sports for Charity ($15,000), the American Legion ($15,000), the Panetta Institute for Public Policy ($15,000), the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation ($12,500), Blue Star Families ($10,101), City Year ($10,000), and the Columbus Jewish Federation ($10,000). The organization’s filing also says funds supported a section 527 political organization making independent expenditures for principled bipartisan veterans running for public office.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rye Barcott as president and treasurer; Elliot Ackerman, Kahlil Byrd, and Peter Dixon as directors; Allan Filip as senior vice president; Lori Campbell as vice president of HR and administration; and Thomas E. Seaman and Samuel L. Dorn as legislative directors.
With Honor Action Inc is led by Rye Barcott, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rye Barcott
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $168K (2024)
Peter Dixon
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Filip
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Lori Campbell
Vice President, Hr & Administrator
Administrator Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President, Hr & Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $113K (2024)
Kahlil Byrd
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Ackerman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Matt Flavin (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Johnson (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Rory Steele (2022–2023) — Chief of Sta
- Former: Andrew Sullivan (2023) — Legislative
- Former: Francis Dufrayne (2022) — Chief Operat
- Former: Gregory Honan (2022) — Communications
- Former: Ellen Zeng (2020–2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Thomas Leonard (2020–2021) — Chief Operat
- Former: Elisabeth Hawkings (2019) — Senior Vice President
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 $168K, to Rye Barcott (President/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about With Honor Action Inc
How much does With Honor Action Inc give each year?
With Honor Action Inc gave $2.8M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 19 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $99K across 8 grants.
What is With Honor Action Inc's typical grant size?
With Honor Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $122,781, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from With Honor Action Inc that year got $197K on average.
Where does With Honor Action Inc give grants?
With Honor Action Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Alexandria, VA (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Encinitas, CA (2 grants).
Does With Honor Action Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of With Honor Action Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are With Honor Action Inc's largest grantees?
With Honor Action Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Principled Veterans Fund ($2,000,000), Americans 4 Security Inc ($510,000) and International Republican Institute ($55,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is With Honor Action Inc?
With Honor Action Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.5M.
What does With Honor Action Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote and advance principled veteran leadership in public service through education and advocacy programs, grants, and charitable contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from With Honor Action Inc?
With Honor Action Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check withhonor.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is With Honor Action Inc's EIN?
With Honor Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1940227. 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 April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). With Honor Action Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/with-honor-action-inc-morg_86e72a5d12464c658fc8d705d684912c
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