Working Hero Action
Working Hero Action is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $10K in total assets.
Working Hero Action at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,816
- +98.0% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $9,815
- -99.9% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $4,957
- -99.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Working Hero Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $50K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Democratic Party Sacramento, CA | Promote policies and advocate for legislation that increases financial stability among low-income families | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,816 | $9,815 | $4,957 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,958 | $9,707,606 | $9,806,618 | $25,000 | 1 | $4 |
| 2021 | $28,970 | $284,252 | $266,953 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $11,671 | $459,622 | $451,745 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Working Hero Action is led by Joseph Sanberg, President & Director on the 2023 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joseph Sanberg
President & Director
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joe Sandberg (2020–2022) — Founder & CEO
- Former: Sandra Lowe (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Working Hero Action
How large is Working Hero Action?
Working Hero Action reported $10K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Working Hero Action?
Working Hero Action is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Working Hero Action operate?
Working Hero Action has awarded grants in California.
What is Working Hero Action's EIN?
Working Hero Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3324271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2021 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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