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Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Inc

EIN 80-0444461 · New York, NY

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What it says it does

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE AND THE COMMON GOOD, ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND ADVOCATE POLICY REFORM TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PERSONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$4.8 million spent. Immigration: NEO Action Fund's program on immigration seeks to strengthen the long-term effectiveness of the grassroots immigrant justice movement to engage more adeptly in policy advocacy and in holding decision-makers accountable. (Expenses $ 1,515,969 including grants of $ 303,238)(Revenue $ 118,925) OTHER PROGRAMS
$3.7 million spent. Civic Engagement: NEO Action Fund promotes civic engagement through grant-making, funder alignment, and voter education to support movement-building and advocacy at the state, local, and national levels. The program seeks to support creation of a policy environment that is more inclusive of all voters, especially young people, people of color, and underrepresented communities.
$3.0 million spent. Climate: NEO Action Fund's program on climate education and clean energy seeks to build long-term political power and provide education regarding climate change and the need for clean energy. The program provides grants to address climate change and promote clean energy at the state and national levels. (Expenses $ 1,515,969 including grants of $ 303,238)(Revenue $ 118,925) OTHER PROGRAMS
$1.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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