Fierce Advocacy Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fierce Advocacy Fund Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $66,615 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$66,615
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$699,100
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,000 | 5 | $562,475 |
| 2024 | $66,615 | 9 | $699,100 |
How to apply
Fierce Advocacy Fund Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $14,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $10,115 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Policy Initiative Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Womens Donors Network | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica Inc | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Abortion Liberation Fund of Pa | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Abortion Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Wilma Theater | Restricted | $3,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition | Unrestricted | $1,615 |
| Philly Friendship Circle | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Solms
- Elizabeth B Solms
Questions people ask
Does Fierce Advocacy Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fierce Advocacy Fund Inc give?
$66,615 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fierce Advocacy Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Solms (Director, President, Treasurer) and Elizabeth B Solms (Director).