The Heising-simons Action Fund
Los Altos, California · EIN 844316553 · Private foundation
The Heising-simons Action Fund is a private foundation based in Los Altos, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $10.0M in grants paid and $1.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 258 individual grants from this funder — $58.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Heising-simons Action Fund funds
The Heising-simons Action Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, environment & conservation, youth development.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixteen Thirty Fund FOR THE CLIMATE EQUITY ACTION FUND AND THE CIVIC ACTION FUND | — | $2.1M | 2020 |
| Tides Advocacy FOR LA DEFENSA, SMART JUSTICE CALIFORNIA, AND THE FIGHT BACK TABLE ACTION FUND | — | $825K | 2020 |
| Center for American Progress Action Fund FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | — | $800K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Heising-simons Action Fund
The Heising-simons Action Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at hsaction.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Heising-simons Action Fund
- Does The Heising-simons Action Fund accept grant applications?
- The Heising-simons Action Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Heising-simons Action Fund fund?
- The Heising-simons Action Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Sixteen Thirty Fund, Tides Advocacy, Center for American Progress Action Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Heising-simons Action Fund give in grants?
- The Heising-simons Action Fund reported $10.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $58.0M over 258 grants.
- Where is The Heising-simons Action Fund located?
- The Heising-simons Action Fund is based in Los Altos, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 844316553.
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