Grantmaking public charity · EIN 36-2755109
People's Action Institute
Chicago, IL
People's Action Institute is a public charity that makes grants based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $8.49M in grants paid across 65 grants, with $24.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund, Pennsylvania United and Hoosier Action Resource Center.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check People's Action Institute's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Proposals are solicited from potential sub-grantees. for each grant, the organization creates specific criteria that determines regranting. the organization evaluates proposals against the set criteria (this includes tax exempt status). decisions are made to whom regrants will be made. an award letter and contract is sent to subgrantees. subgrantees sign and submit the contract. when a signed contract is received along with the w-9 form, grant dollars are disbursed. reports are submitted from subgrantees in accordance with stipulations in the signed contract.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The mission of people's action institute is to advance a long-term agenda for racial, economic and gender justice by investing in powerful state and local organizations and campaigns that win real change in people's lives.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Affiliate State Programs Support | $853,518 |
| Pennsylvania United | Pittsburgh, PA | Affiliate State Programs Support | $700,000 |
| Hoosier Action Resource Center | Bloomington, IN | Affiliate State Programs Support | $275,123 |
| Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside | Chicago, IL | Affiliate State Programs Support | $271,500 |
| Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement | Des Moines, IA | Affiliate State Programs Support | $270,000 |
| Voices of Community Activists & Leaders Inc (vocal-Ny) | Brooklyn, NY | Affiliate State Programs Support | $230,000 |
| We Are Down Home Nc | Greensboro, NC | Affiliate State Programs Support | $228,750 |
| Maine People's Resource Center | Portland, ME | Affiliate State Programs Support | $228,518 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | Affiliate State Programs Support | $210,000 |
| Community Voices Heard | New York, NY | Affiliate State Programs Support | $191,500 |
| Takeaction Minnesota Education Fund | St Paul, MN | Affiliate State Programs Support | $181,673 |
| Center for Community Change | Washington, DC | Affiliate State Programs Support | $180,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Affiliate State Programs Support | $180,000 |
| Faith in Action Network | Washington, DC | Affiliate State Programs Support | $180,000 |
| State Democracy Project | Brooklyn, NY | Affiliate State Programs Support | $180,000 |
| Progressive Maryland Education Fund | Largo, MD | Affiliate State Programs Support | $178,741 |
| Pennsylvania Stands Up Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Affiliate State Programs Support | $173,750 |
| Missouri Jobs with Justice Fs Kc Tenants | St Louis, MO | Affiliate State Programs Support | $169,890 |
| The Gamaliel Foundation | Chicago, IL | Affiliate State Programs Support | $165,623 |
| Center for Health Progress | Denver, CO | Affiliate State Programs Support | $163,741 |
| Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (plan) | Reno, NV | Affiliate State Programs Support | $160,000 |
| Latino Community Fund of Washington State | Port Angeles, WA | Affiliate State Programs Support | $156,750 |
| Michigan Organizing Project DBA Michigan United | Detroit, MI | Affiliate State Programs Support | $156,500 |
| Social Security Works Education Fund | Washington, DC | Affiliate State Programs Support | $150,000 |
| West Virginia Citizen Action Education Fund Fs Solutions Oriented Addictio | Charleston, WV | Affiliate State Programs Support | $148,741 |
The 25 largest of 65 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$1.11M · 8 grants
- Pennsylvania$922K · 4 grants
- Wisconsin$854K · 1 grant
- Illinois$741K · 5 grants
- District of Columbia$570K · 4 grants
- California$405K · 6 grants
- Missouri$290K · 3 grants
- North Carolina$279K · 2 grants
- Indiana$275K · 1 grant
- Iowa$270K · 1 grant
- Colorado$234K · 2 grants
- Maine$229K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does People's Action Institute accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check People's Action Institute's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does People's Action Institute give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $8,491,232 in grants paid (65 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has People's Action Institute funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund (WI), $854K, Pennsylvania United (PA), $700K, Hoosier Action Resource Center (IN), $275K, Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside (IL), $272K and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (IA), $270K.