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Deeds Action Fund

EIN 83-1985863 · Austin, TX

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What it says it does

Galvanizing the power of young women to disrupt the status quo through organizing, policy-making, art and voting.

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 (2)

$113,110 spent. Because our work focuses heavily on youth leadership development and advocacy, we believe in ensuring young people are prepared to tackle the issues that are impacting their lives. Deeds supports and develops young people in areas such as learning how to talk about critical issues impacting their communities, how to create solutions for said issues, and how to implement a solution through our programs. This process doesnt only help address issues happening in local communities or statewide, but it provides a deep investment in how a young person can build the leadership skills and form deeper connections between the policy gaps we know exist and impact young people everyday. Our vision is to ensure that we are equipping young people to create the change they know they deserve and need locally and the program is designed to ensure students learn how to effectively collaborate which we know are cornerstones to building power. While we recognize that engaging in voter registration work is important, we also place a big emphasis on turnout and ensuring young people feel empowered at the ballot box by having the right information on how & where to vote, qualifying photo ID documentation and materials needed to make an informed decision.
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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 June 2022.
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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