Heising-Simons Action Fund
- Assets
- $5.9m
- Revenue
- $18.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Los Altos, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-4316553
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 12/2023, Heising-Simons Action Fund employed 59 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 12/2023, Heising-Simons Action Fund generated $18.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 4 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 238 individual grants totaling $62,549,999. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE ADVANCEMENTS IN EARLY EDUCATION, CLIMATE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ACTION FUND PROVIDED GRANTS TO 69 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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Simons Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Mark Heising Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Caitlin Heising Vice Chair | Trustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Matthew Heising Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Deanna Gomby President (thru 1/3/23) | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sushma Raman President | OfficerTrustee | 1.08 | $22,596 |
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 | $17,800,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,800,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $446,500 |
| 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 | $18,250,554 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,850,000 |
| 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. | $58,654 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,811 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $376,178 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,599 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,870 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,132 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,605 |
| Information technology | $12,435 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,225 |
| Travel | $60,964 |
| 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 | $665 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,619,548 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,544 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,881,223 |
| 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 | $5,939,767 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,579 |
| Grants payable | $1,100,000 |
| 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 | $1,155,579 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,784,188 |
| 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 | $5,939,767 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Heising-Simons Action Fund has awarded $15,850,000 in support to 82 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACT 4 SA ACTION FUND PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
ALL OF US OR NONE ACTION NETWORK PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY FUND INC PURPOSE: FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CANDIDATE TRAINING | $75,000 |
BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER ACTION INC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY FUND INC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
CALDWELLHAYS EXAMINER PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Heising-Simons Action Fund Los Altos, CA | $5,939,767 | $18,250,554 |
Californians For Affordable And Reliable Energy - Care San Rafael, CA | $332,364 | $8,844,661 |
Justice At Last Inc San Carlos, CA | $819,055 | $1,595,584 |
Stand Up 4 Nurses San Francisco, CA | $14,821 | $500,000 |
Young Americans Against Socialism Los Angeles, CA | $185,439 | $309,201 |
Wclp Endowment Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $3,875,808 | $90,260 |
Siderman Family Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $72,195 | $167,070 |
Shays Warriors Palm Desert, CA | $57,362 | $0 |
Prism Foundation Oakland, CA | $120,222 | $0 |
Kasem Cares Inc Encino, CA | $10,276 | $0 |
Howard Eikenberry Jenson Lectures On Sociology & Social Action Tr Ua Las Vegas, NV | $368,036 | $13,539 |
Moving Forward Together Pearl City, HI | $255,690 | $0 |
Nevada Firearms Coalition Foundation N Las Vegas, NV | $45,604 | $0 |
Solano Probation Peace Officer Association Scholarship Committee Fairfield, CA | $0 | $0 |