About Goodnation Action

Goodnation employs a structure termed a contract hybrid, consisting of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called the Goodnation Foundation, a social enterprise called Goodnation Philanthropy Advisors, and a 501(c)(4) called Goodnation Action.

The three entities maintain independent boards of directors and agree to collaborate on a shared mission of attracting resources to tackle our country's and communities’ toughest challenges.

Goodnation Foundation directs all c3 donations in accordance with its mission, while Goodnation Action does the same for c4 donations.

Goodnation Philanthropy Advisors builds, staffs and supports the work in order to meet the needs of the Goodnation Foundation and Goodnation Action programs.

Goodnation Action Board of Directors

  • Ken

    THE PEOPLE’S FIRE AND DEMOCRATIZING JUSTICE INITIATIVE

    Ken Chapman is cofounder of Poder in Action, a 501(c)3 grassroots organization that is building power to disrupt and dismantle systems of oppression and determine a liberated future as people of color in Arizona. Since 2013, Ken has also led several 501(c)4 efforts that support Poder in Action’s mission in policy advocacy and electoral strategies. Before Poder In Action, Ken was the Executive Director of the Maricopa County Democratic Party. Ken got his start in electoral organizing through the 2008 Obama campaign. Then he joined Organizing for America for the fight for healthcare reform as a promise to his mom, who passed away because she was kicked off healthcare insurance.

  • Brandon Holley

    EVERYWEAR

    Brandon is a publishing veteran and brand advisor. She started her career at Condé Nast and rose to Editor-in-Chief of Lucky, a national women’s magazine. She serves as President of the Board of Directors at the Red Hook Initiative, a community based nonprofit impacting the lives of over 6,500 residents of Red Hook. She is also a longtime advisor to startups in ecommerce, SaaS and digital publishing platforms. She lives in Brooklyn.

  • Tom Richard, Esq.

    RTGR LAW

    Tom is Senior Legal Counsel at RTGR Law, where he previously served as Managing Partner for a decade. He provides legal counsel to public agencies and nonprofits on employment law and organizational management. He studied leadership and governance Harvard and Stanford Universities and has served on boards across the legal, educational, and nonprofit sectors. Tom is also the Managing Director of Dignity Fund, where he champions initiatives that strengthen democracy and promote equal access to justice across the United States.