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Activist Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Greg Suess. It holds total assets of $137K. Annual income is reported at $84K. Total assets have grown from $20K in 2019 to $137K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Activist Foundation Inc. has made 15 grants totaling $247K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $191K in 2020 to $54K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $130K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Activist Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Activist Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $247K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $130K.
Activist Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Activist Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Suess | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bernard Cahill | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$137K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$137K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$247K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Drop FoundationTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO TO THE ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON ENSURING SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO SAFE WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE FOR COMMUNITTIES FACING EXTREME BARRIERS. | Montreal | $25K | 2022 |
| Table Tennis ConnectionsTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO THE ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON ALLOWING EASY ACCESS TO THE SPORT FOR AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE, ENGAGING WITH FACILITIES CARING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND IMPROVING TABLE TENNIS SKILLS WITH THE HELP OF CERTIFIED COACHES. | Fort Collins, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Meta FoundationTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO META TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE UNDERSERVED LATINX STUDENT COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL MENTORSHIP. | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Organization For Social Media SafetyTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO THE ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY INCLUDING PROTECTIONS AGAINST CYBERBULLYING, HATE SPEECH, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, PROPAGANDA, DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE. | West Hills, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Musicares FoundationTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO MUSICARES FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE PREVENTIVE, EMERGENCY AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. | Santa Monica, CA | $130K | 2020 |
| Share Our StrengthTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO SHARE OUR STRENGTH , INC. TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAM TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER AND POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES. ITS PROGRAM, "NO KID HUNGRY" IS THE ONLY NATIOANL CAMPAIGN COMMITTED TO ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN THE US. | Washington, DC | $50K | 2020 |
| Uja Federation Of New YorkTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO UJA-FEDERATION OF NEW YORK TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT A NETWORK OF NEARLY 100 HEALTH, HUMAN-SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING AGENCIES AND DOZENS OF GRANTEES IN NEW YORK, ISRAEL AND 70 OTHER COUNTRIES. | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Oceana IncTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO OCEANA INC TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION PROTECT THE WORLD'S OCEAN. THE ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON INFLUENCING SPECIFIC POLICY DECISIONS ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE WORD'S OCEAN. | Washington, DC | $3K | 2020 |
| Empowerment CollectiveTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO HELP EMPOWER MARGINALIZED AND DISADVANTAGED WOMEN BY GIVING THEM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE AND RESOURCES TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. | Portland, OR | $1K | 2020 |
| Camp Southern GroundTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO CAMP SOUTHERN GROUND TO HELP THEM WITH THEIR PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND VETERANS. DURING SUMMER MONTHS, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS KIDS AGES 7-17 (THOSE WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES AND UNDERSERVED CHILDREN ) FOR WEEK-LONG, INCLUSIVE, RESIDENTIAL CAMPS. THE REST OF THE YEAR IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING POST 9/11 VETERANS WITH PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE AFTER MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO FACILITATE POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH AMONG COMBAT VETERANS STRUGGLING | Fayetteville, GA | $1K | 2020 |
| Do It For The LoveTHE CONTRIBUTION WAS GIVEN TO THE DO IT FOR THE LOVE ORGANIZATION TO HELP IN ITS VISION OF ADVANCING THE USE OF MUSIC AS AN ACCEPTED FORM OF THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT AND HEALING OF INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY BASED MUSIC THERAPY, EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH, AND PROVIDING LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCES. | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2020 |