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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-2271993

Activist Foundation Inc

A private foundation in West Hollywood, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 12 grants and $56,098 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $56,098

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $137,384

  • Tax year 2023

    $85,104

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $118,926

  • Tax year 2022

    $27,000

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $42,969

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,700

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $31,341

  • Tax year 2020

    $190,980

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $11,513

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Akichita Youth Athletic Academy IncFort Yates, ND

    The contribution was given to the organization to help empowering native youth through free athletic programs and tournaments.

    $10,000
  2. Music Sustainability AllianceLos Angeles, CA

    The contribution was given to the organization to empower the music industry to learn, innovate, and collaborate in advancing sustainability and climate action across all sectors of the music business.

    $10,000
  3. Last Prisoner ProjectDenver, CO

    The contribution was given to the organization to help reforming our criminal justice system through progressive drug policy.

    $6,848
  4. Conscious AllienceBroomfield, CO

    The contribution was given to the organization to end hunger and reduce food waste by distributing healthy food to communities in need

    $6,000
  5. Sundance InstitutePark City, UT

    The contribution was given to the organization to foster new voices in american storytelling and championing independent stories for the screen.

    $5,250
  6. Save the Music FoundationNew York, NY

    The contribution was given to the organization to help students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through making music and deliver music education.

    $5,000
  7. Do It for the LoveOakland, CA

    The contribution was given to the organization exclusively focused on inspiring hope and healing through the power of music

    $4,500
  8. Indigenous Medicine Conservation FundSanta Rosa, CA

    The contribution was given to the organization to help supporting the preservation of sacred medicines by empowring indegenous communities to protect their culture and heritage.

    $4,000
  9. Micheal-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center IncNorth Miami Beach, FL

    The contribution was given to the organization to help enrich jewish life and the broader community through inclusive programs in education, wellness, culture, and leadership for all ages.

    $2,000
  10. Daniel's Music FoundationNew York, NY

    The contribution was given to the organization to create more inclusive society by using music to empower with disabilities

    $1,000
  11. US United IncBaltimore, MD

    The contribution was given to the organization to help fostering unity by promoting civil discouse and building bridges across divisions in society.

    $1,000
  12. One VoiceSanta Monica, CA

    The contribution was given to the organization to help workers who lost their jobs due to the disasterous fires and financially support as they regain employment.

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture3 grants $10,75025% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $10,50024% of the total
  3. Environment1 grant $10,00023% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $6,84816% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $4,0009% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $1,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California4 grants $19,000
  2. Colorado2 grants $12,848
  3. North Dakota1 grant $10,000
  4. New York2 grants $6,000
  5. Utah1 grant $5,250
  6. Florida1 grant $2,000
  7. Maryland1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Greg SuessDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Bernard CahillDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0

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