Abode Communities
To create service-enhanced affordable housing and socially beneficial community facilities that promote social, economic, and physical transformation of underserved communities
Abode Communities at a glance
In short: Abode Communities gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,935
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,935
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,935
- Total assets
- $70,724,184
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Abode Communities
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Building Equity Award)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Abode Communities
Building Equity Award
Abode Communities
Amount
$2,500 per year, up to two years (Maximum $5,000)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Building Hope Award
Abode Communities
Amount
$2,500 per year, up to four years (Maximum $10,000)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
The Bocarsly Prize
Abode Communities
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Abode Communities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Community Foundation ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Abode Communities gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $87K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donor Advised Fund | $33,935 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,724,184 | $21,727,752 | $22,558,067 | $33,935 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $67,633,233 | $21,060,692 | $15,761,685 | $22,360 | 1 | $921,119 |
| 2022 | $71,523,227 | $32,741,209 | $19,051,743 | $49,900 | 1 | $721,147 |
| 2021 | $48,420,643 | $18,096,266 | $17,347,214 | $87,150 | 2 | $563,581 |
| 2020 | $50,125,987 | $14,412,253 | $15,834,270 | $29,150 | 1 | $713,242 |
About Abode Communities
Based on IRS filings
Abode Communities is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abode Communities is led by Holly Benson, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Holly Benson
President & CEO
Executive Vice President & COO → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40.6 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $374K (2024)
Nkechi Odu
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Boyer
Director
Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gutierrez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Gutierrez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sindy Spivak
Director
Chair → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milton Curry
Director
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2022
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Bocarsly
Director
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Parker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Talbot
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Paul
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Regus
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
42.2 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $224K (2024)
Raeven Flores
Principal Architect
Associate Architect → Associate Principal, 2021
Associate Principal → Principal Architect, 2024
On filings since 2020
43 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Rick Saperstein
Executive Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
40.6 hrs/week
$235K (2020) → $276K (2024)
Roshe Malakuti McClure
Senior Vice President
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
43 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Sara Tsay
Senior Vice President
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
43 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Megan Folland
Vice President
Associate Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
43 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $174K (2024)
Sarah Furchtenicht
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
43 hrs/week
$227K (2023) → $233K (2024)
Jerry Gonzales
Executive Vice President, Chief People & Administrator Officer
New on the 2024 filing
42.2 hrs/week
$255K (2024)
Dani Evanson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Gruel
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khalif Edwards
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Brian Hansen (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: David Newman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Giuseppe Aliano (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Heraldo Gonzales (2021–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Robin Hughes (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Brendan O'Donnell (2020–2021) — Senior Project Manager
- Former: Feng Xiao (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Flordeliz Laforteza (2020–2021) — Associate Vice President
- Former: Jan Peters (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Paola Vezzulli (2020–2021) — Associate Principal
- Former: Ronne Thielen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Theodore S. Chandler (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Edward Lam (2021) — Project Manager & Architecture
- Former: Jk Lim (2021) — Associate Principal
- Former: Maegan Pearson (2021) — Associate Vice President
- Former: Penelope Leon (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Ray Hughes (2021) — Director & Facilities
- Former: Richard Ayasta (2021) — Regional Property Supervisor
- Former: Ross Young (2021) — Senior Project Manager
- Former: Pooja Bhagat (2020) — Associate Architect
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $374K, to Holly Benson (President & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Abode Communities
How much does Abode Communities give each year?
Abode Communities gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is Abode Communities?
Abode Communities reported $70.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.7M.
What is Abode Communities?
Abode Communities is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $70.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Abode Communities operate?
Abode Communities has awarded grants in California.
What is Abode Communities's EIN?
Abode Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6377511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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