AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
The afp foundation shall advance philanthropic investment and impact in the non-profit sector.
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy at a glance
In short: AFP Foundation for Philanthropy gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,400
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,200
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,200
- Total assets
- $2,340,690
- +37.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who AFP Foundation for Philanthropy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Association of Fundraising Professionals ($36K). Together the top 2 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How AFP Foundation for Philanthropy gives
- Giving grew 122% 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 (2021) to $169K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Fundraising Professionals Arlington, VA | Program Support | $36,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Bill Levis Research Grant | $12,400 |
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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 | $2,340,690 | $1,907,633 | $1,251,292 | $48,400 | 2 | $62,351 |
| 2023 | $1,701,024 | $1,027,682 | $1,232,236 | $77,671 | 3 | $18,167 |
| 2022 | $1,746,463 | $1,333,132 | $1,167,501 | $169,434 | 2 | $103,348 |
| 2021 | $1,882,132 | $1,274,694 | $1,108,416 | $21,780 | 2 | $37,205 |
| 2020 | $1,660,594 | $968,538 | $858,005 | $25,106 | 2 | $17,961 |
About AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
Based on IRS filings
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $62K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is led by Mike Geiger, Afp President & CFO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Geiger
Afp President & CFO
Afp President & CEO → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → Afp President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Birgit Smith Burton
Afp Chair
Afp Chair-Elect → Afp Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Missy Ryan Penland
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul A. Dunne
Fundraising Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Dinegar
Senior Director, Conferences & Meetings
Director, Conferences & Events → Senior Director, Conference & Meetings, 2023
Senior Director, Conference & Meetings → Senior Director, Conferences & Meetings, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Christopher Amos
Senior Director & Business Development
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $12K (2024)
David Sigman
CFO, Vice President & Bus. Ops
CFO, Vice President & Business Operations → CFO, Vice President & Bus. Operations, 2023
CFO, Vice President & Bus. Operations → CFO, Vice President & Bus. Ops, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Kendall Joyner
Vice President & Professional Development
Vice President Professional Development → Vice President & Professional Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Lori Gusdorf
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Taryn Gold
Vice President, Chapter Engagement & Mbrshp
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $9K (2024)
Kevin J. Foyle Mba Cfre
At-Large Member
Afp Chair-Elect → Afp Chair, 2021
Afp Chair → At-Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Connolly
Chair-Elect
Secretary & Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Lynch
Immediate Past Chair
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Droegemueller
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Ali Mba Cfre
At-Large Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Missy Ryan Penland Mpa (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Allison Sedwick (2023) — Senior Director & Chapter Engagement
- Former: Kevin Foyle (2023) — Afp Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Lori Hunter Overmyer (2023) — Afp Treasurer
- Former: Roger Ali (2023) — Afp Chair-Elect
- Former: Harry Lynch Cfre (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Martha Schumacher Cfre Acfre Minst (2020–2022) — Afp Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Michael Nilsen (2020–2022) — Vice President, Marketing, Comms & Public Policy
- Former: Jeremy Wells (2021–2022) — Afp Treasurer
- Former: Karen Rotko-Wynn (2021–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Baterdene Yura (2022) — Controller
- Former: Nicholas Ricci (2022) — Director, Web & Content Manager
- Former: Evan Northrup (2021) — Associate Director of Development
- Former: Ann Hale Ma Cfre (2020) — Afp Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Brian Bonde Acfre (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Haben Kubrom (2020) — Director & Finance
- Former: Karen Rotko-Wynn Cfre (2020) — Chair
- Former: Michael Delzotti Cfre (2020) — Afp Treasurer
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 $166K, to Lori Gusdorf (Executive Vice President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AFP Foundation for Philanthropy
How much does AFP Foundation for Philanthropy give each year?
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $78K across 3 grants.
How large is AFP Foundation for Philanthropy?
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
Where does AFP Foundation for Philanthropy operate?
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, North Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
What is AFP Foundation for Philanthropy's EIN?
AFP Foundation for Philanthropy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1241128. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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