Peoples Action Institute
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2755109
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $8.5MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 65Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $25MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE IS TO ADVANCE A LONG-TERM AGENDA FOR RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND GENDER JUSTICE BY INVESTING IN POWERFUL STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS THAT WIN REAL CHANGE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund | $850K | 2024 |
| Pennsylvania United | $700K | 2024 |
| Hoosier Action Resource Center | $280K | 2024 |
| Organizing Neighborhoods for Equality Northside | $270K | 2024 |
| Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement | $270K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (65 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: peoplesactioninstitute.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.