Action Now Inc
- Assets
- $250.0k
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-4083809
Organization Overview
Action Now Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Action Now Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Action Now Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACTION NOW INC.'S PHILANTHROPIC WORK TACKLES SOME OF THE MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS IN THE UNITED STATES. WE FOCUS ON CORRECTING SYSTEMIC FAILURES THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTION NOW, INC. INVESTS IN EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS THAT MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITY AND MINIMIZE INJUSTICE. ACTION NOW, INC. INVESTS IN SUSTAINABLE CHANGE, BUILDING IT FROM THE GROUND UP BASED ON RESEARCH, DEEP THINKING, AND A STRONG FOUNDATION OF EVIDENCE TO DRIVE PUBLIC CONVERSATION, CRAFT POLICY, AND INSPIRE ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelli Rhee President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Banks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roxanne Almaraz Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Arnold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Arnold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,900,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,900,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $44 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,900,044 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,707,585 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $435 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,041 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,710,061 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $249,966 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $249,966 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $249,966 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $249,966 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Action Now Inc has awarded $1,707,585 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Coronado, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO DEVELOPING BIPARTISAN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. | $750,000 |
FARELLA BRAUN MARTEL LLP PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN REVIEWING ANTICOMPETITIVE CONDUCT IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY BY CONDUCTING FACTUAL INVESTIGATIONS AND ASSOCIATED LEGAL ANALYSIS. | $351,585 |
Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ADDRESSING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES IN NEW MEXICO. | $250,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IMMIGRATION POLICY REFORM. | $250,000 |
Boise, ID PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO ELIMINATING FINES AND FEES IN IDAHO'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. | $86,000 |
UTAH JUVENILE DEFENDER ATTORNEYS LLC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO ELIMINATING FINES AND FEES IN UTAH'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Board Of Trial Advocates Dallas, TX | $4,790,425 | $4,094,668 |
Advocates For Community Transformation Dallas, TX | $2,745,513 | $2,887,736 |
True The Vote Inc Houston, TX | $901,239 | $1,694,560 |
Job Creators Action Fund Addison, TX | $1,878,240 | $3,914,515 |
Action Now Inc Houston, TX | $249,966 | $1,900,044 |
Progressnow New Mexico Education Fund Albuquerque, NM | $804,275 | $1,020,678 |
Gare Global Alliance For The Rights Of Ethiopians Plano, TX | $836,018 | $1,372,382 |
Collective Liberty Addison, TX | $40,683 | $493,367 |
Secure Nevadas Future Austin, TX | $8,066 | $0 |
Justice For Greenwood Foundation Tulsa, OK | $848,804 | $1,448,852 |
True Texas Project Inc Colleyville, TX | $129,278 | $418,865 |
Institute For Law And Strategy Austin, TX | $605,955 | $1,000,050 |