Sam Action
- Assets
- $8.3m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $7.1m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 07/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-3688463
Organization Overview
Sam Action is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sam Action 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, Sam Action generated $4.3m in total revenue.
Since 2016, Sam Action has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $4,272,400. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCACY FOR THE ADOPTION OR REJECTION OF LEGISLATION ON LEGAL AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDRAISING FOR SET PURPOSES AND ATTAINMENT OF CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES. EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ATTAINMENT OF PROGRAM OBJECTIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin A Sabet-Sharghi President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Luke D Niforatos Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Jonathan H Talcott Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Cort 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 | $1,388,402 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,388,402 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $219,923 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,705,261 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,314,284 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $86,100 |
| 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. | $44,370 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,196 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,378 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,489 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,740 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,802 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,538 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,574 |
| Fees for services: Other | $508,617 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,088,722 |
| Office expenses | $46,534 |
| Information technology | $8,869 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $17,642 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $854 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,879 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,984,377 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $517,904 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $683,563 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26 |
| 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 | $5,799 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,553 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,056,766 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $48,161 |
| Total assets | $8,320,772 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,413 |
| 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 | $99,413 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,221,359 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,320,772 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sam Action has awarded $81,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Superior, CO PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE COLORADO LEGISLATURE ON HARMS OF HIGH POTENCY MARIJUANA. | $53,000 |
SAFE MONTANA PURPOSE: WORK WITH MONTANA LEGISLATURE ON POTENCY LIMIT OF NO MORE THAN 15% AND REFERENDUM TO REPEAL I-190 ON THE JUNE 2022 BALLOT (MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION). | $28,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Democracy Fund Voice Inc Washington, DC | $4,065,854 | $19,697,419 |
Center For The Study Of Social Policy Washington, DC | $21,257,623 | $17,047,188 |
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Rockville, MD | $9,226,443 | $11,018,465 |
Issue One Washington, DC | $6,409,189 | $6,980,798 |
Public Affairs Council Inc Washington, DC | $11,621,204 | $5,655,372 |
Carolina Partnership For Reform Inc Raleigh, NC | $581,254 | $4,602,025 |
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Greenbelt, MD | $5,175,740 | $5,464,465 |
Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore, MD | $10,378,836 | $6,289,035 |
Students For Life Action Fredericksburg, VA | $1,451,921 | $3,948,083 |
Public Access Corporation Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,735,762 | $3,589,628 |
The Congressional Institute Inc Alexandria, VA | $6,719,545 | $3,277,666 |
Civil Justice Reform Group Great Falls, VA | $1,472,377 | $2,732,622 |