Action Now Inc
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $13.6m
- Investments
- $928.7k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, Action Now Inc generated $13.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 72.6% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Action Now Inc has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $11,809,866. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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 |
John Arnold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Arnold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roxanne Almaraz Secretary | Officer | 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 | $13,540,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,540,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $22,786 |
| 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 | $13,562,786 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,107,281 |
| 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 | $343 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,482 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $285,410 |
| 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 | $10,414,516 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,469,527 |
| 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 | $928,709 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,398,236 |
| 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 | $3,398,236 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,398,236 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Action Now Inc has awarded $10,102,281 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ADVANCING BALLOT MEASURE 2 IMPLEMENTATION AND RANKED CHOICE VOTING IN ALASKA. | $950,000 |
AVITIUM PARTNERS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO LEGISLATIVE REFORM ENDING JUVENILE FINES AND FEES IN MONTANA. | $55,000 |
AMERICA IS BETTER PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM. | $50,000 |
CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $250,000 |
COLORADOANS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOW PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING BALLOT INITIATIVE IN COLORADO. | $500,000 |
COMMON CAUSE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RANKED CHOICE VOTING IN NEW YORK CITY. | $200,000 |