Heising-Simons Action Fund

Organization Overview

Heising-Simons Action Fund is located in Los Altos, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (R11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Heising-Simons Action Fund employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heising-Simons Action Fund 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, Heising-Simons Action Fund generated $24.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 37.4% per year over the past 2 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 2020, Heising-Simons Action Fund has awarded 89 individual grants totaling $30,700,000. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE ADVANCEMENTS IN EARLY EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CLIMATE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ACTION FUND PROVIDED GRANTS TO 54 ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ON CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, BOLSTERING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, CA, AND GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY AND EQUITABLE REPRESENTATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Angie Junck
Program Director
$34,388
Deanna Gomby
President
$31,210
Jennifer Shipp
General Counsel
$29,774
Barbara Chow
Program Director
$23,770
Jeff Malloy
Treasurer
$20,268
Judy R Blumenstein
Director, Finance
$9,856

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$24,500,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,500,000
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,703
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 $24,516,493

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Heising-Simons Action Fund has awarded $20,700,000 in support to 53 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC

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Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND FOR UNITED FORT WORTH FOR ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, AND COMPLIANCE NEEDS; FOR WORK IN CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, GEORGIA, AND NORTH CAROLINA

$3,120,000

FUND FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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Sacramento, CA

PURPOSE: FOR CLIMATE POWER

$2,800,000

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,400,000

PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,300,000

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$900,000

WAY TO WIN ACTION FUND INC

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Walnut, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$500,000
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