Advocacy Action Fund Inc
- Assets
- $95.3m
- Revenue
- $146.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-3941853
Organization Overview
Advocacy Action Fund Inc is located in Menlo Park, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (T01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Advocacy Action Fund Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocacy Action Fund 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, Advocacy Action Fund Inc generated $146.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Advocacy Action Fund Inc has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $8,438,500. 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
ADVOCACY ACTION FUND, INC. RAISES AND USES FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY ACTION FUND, INC. ("AAF") FOCUSES ON GRANTMAKING FOR SOCIAL WELFARE, ESPECIALLY WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL OR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS PURPOSE. AAF WILL ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS BY ADVOCATING FOR STRONGER NATIONAL CLIMATE POLICY MEASURES THAT ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY AND REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM ALL SOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Berkenfeld Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Kieschnick President, Treasurer & Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $150,000 |
Anne Yamamoto 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 | $73,190,035 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73,190,035 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,190,035 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $132,554 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $72,964,397 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $146,286,986 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,438,500 |
| 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. | $151,844 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,592 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $60,611 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,816 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,859 |
| Fees for services: Management | $335,497 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,230 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $995 |
| Fees for services: Other | $300,600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,539 |
| Information technology | $8,326 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,994 |
| 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 | $9,451,179 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,033,349 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $94,236,316 |
| 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 | $95,269,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $310,350 |
| Grants payable | $710,500 |
| 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 | $1,020,850 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $94,248,815 |
| 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 | $95,269,665 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Advocacy Action Fund Inc has awarded $8,438,500 in support to 37 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENT ECONOMY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE APPLIANCE STANDARDS AWARENESS PROJECT | $260,000 |
BUILDING DECARBONIZATION COALITION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS RELATED TO AIR QUALITY | $200,000 |
CAMPION ADVOCACY FUND PURPOSE: TO OPPOSE APPROVAL OF THE WILLOW PROJECT | $350,000 |
CLIMATE HAWKS VOTE CIVIC ACTION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN OPPOSITION TO THE WILLOW PROJECT | $25,000 |
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL VOTERS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT | $100,000 |
COMMISSION SHIFT PURPOSE: TO OPPOSE CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION | $250,000 |