Workers Defense Action Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$5.1M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Workers Defense Action Fund?
Workers Defense Action Fund is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Open Society Action Fund Inc ($1.2M), Workers Defense Project ($1.1M), Way to Win Action Fund Inc ($747K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.1M in grants to Workers Defense Action Fund between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Society Action Fund Inc | $1,200,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Workers Defense Project | $1,100,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Way to Win Action Fund Inc | $746,737 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Heising-Simons Action Fund | $650,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| NEO Philanthropy Action Fund Inc | $410,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Women Donors Network Action | $400,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Jobs with Justice | $225,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The New World Foundation | $212,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Center for Community Change Action | $65,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Sheriff Accountability Action | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Texas for All | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Family Values Work Action Inc | $17,870 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $744K (2024) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $744K.
What grants has Workers Defense Action Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Open Society Action Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEES SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES | $325,000 |
| 2024 | Workers Defense Project | ENGAGE WORKING TEXANS IN ELECTORAL AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES | $250,000 |
| 2024 | NEO Philanthropy Action Fund Inc | Program Grant | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The New World Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $44,000 |
| 2024 | Texas for All | SUPPORTING COORDINATED INVESTMENTS AND STRATEGIES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Workers Defense Project | ENGAGE WORKING TEXANS IN ELECTORAL AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES | $350,000 |
| 2023 | Open Society Action Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEES SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES | $325,000 |
| 2023 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The New World Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $64,000 |
| 2023 | NEO Philanthropy Action Fund Inc | Program Grant | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Way to Win Action Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2022 | Workers Defense Project | ENGAGE WORKING TEXANS IN ELECTORAL AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Jobs with Justice | To support work advocating for essential workers in Harris County. | $175,000 |
| 2022 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The New World Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $52,000 |
| 2022 | NEO Philanthropy Action Fund Inc | Program Grant | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Women Donors Network Action | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Open Society Action Fund Inc | SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $550,000 |
| 2021 | Workers Defense Project | CONTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Women Donors Network Action | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2021 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2021 | NEO Philanthropy Action Fund Inc | Program Grant | $115,000 |
| 2021 | The New World Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $52,000 |
| 2021 | Center for Community Change Action | WE ARE HOME ACTION CAMPAIGN, FIRM RELAY | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Jobs with Justice | TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Way to Win Action Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $396,737 |
| 2020 | Women Donors Network Action | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2020 | NEO Philanthropy Action Fund Inc | Program Grant | $95,000 |
| 2020 | Sheriff Accountability Action | — | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Workers Defense Action Fund?
Workers Defense Action Fund is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Open Society Action Fund Inc ($1.2M), Workers Defense Project ($1.1M), Way to Win Action Fund Inc ($747K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.1M in grants to Workers Defense Action Fund between 2020–2024.
Who is Workers Defense Action Fund's largest funder?
Open Society Action Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Workers Defense Action Fund, with $1.2M across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Workers Defense Action Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.1M in grants to Workers Defense Action Fund across 32 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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