America's Charities
America's Charities is a public charity based in Chantilly, Virginia, formed in 1988. It provides charities with financial support through workplace giving and other channels, and provides direct financial assistance to people affected by disasters and other emergencies.
America's Charities at a glance
In short: America's Charities gave $16.4M across 808 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state Pennsylvania. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,438,873
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 808
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,345
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,664
- Total assets
- $36,218,549
- +29.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (344 of 795, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (14% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to America's Charities
- Contact
Mailing address: 14200 Park Meadow Drive 330S, Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: (800) 458-9505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who America's Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital Foundation ($515K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,834), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3,896 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3,534 grants of 3,896 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (14%), California (10%), Washington, D.C. (8%), Virginia (8%), and Arizona (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 808 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is America's Charities open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 344 of 795 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15.5M (2023) to $21.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 808 grants totaling $16.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $515,354 |
| CHC Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA | General Support | $492,343 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $404,374 |
| Correctional Professionals Association Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $278,316 |
| American Exchange Project Chestnut Hill, MA | General Support | $254,011 |
| America's Best Charities San Rafael, CA | General Support | $212,234 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General Support | $206,779 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Support | $205,701 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | General Support | $205,215 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $169,172 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,218,549 | $48,818,730 | $43,577,549 | $16,438,873 | 808 | $658,153 |
| 2024 | $27,981,952 | $57,024,952 | $54,915,087 | $18,908,017 | 889 | $580,897 |
| 2023 | $24,928,604 | $43,614,488 | $41,094,619 | $15,498,719 | 732 | $561,300 |
| 2022 | $20,666,550 | $39,872,476 | $36,210,003 | $18,168,636 | 713 | $46,550 |
| 2021 | $19,664,098 | $37,274,660 | $37,176,731 | $21,611,326 | 754 | — |
| 2020 | $17,333,300 | $50,207,672 | $43,349,026 | $18,843,313 | 794 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
America's Charities states that its mission is to provide charities with financial support through workplace giving and additional paths, and to provide direct financial assistance to people affected by disasters and other emergencies.
Its filing describes campaign management services, including handling donor and pledge data, payment services, reporting, and support for member charities’ budgeting and forecasting. It also manages employee assistance funds that provide emergency financial assistance to eligible employees affected by disasters or other personal emergencies. These employee assistance funds serve defined charitable classes and are not described as grants for outside applicants.
The organizations receiving its largest reported grants in 2025 included a range of charitable organizations. Seattle Children’s Foundation says it supports healthcare services, research, and education for infants, children, and adolescents. CHC Creating Healthier Communities says it envisions every person in every community having an opportunity to live their healthiest life. United Way of Greater Houston says it works to improve lives, strengthen community, and create opportunities for people to prosper. Feeding America says it works to advance equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, America's Charities reported 808 grants totaling $16,438,873. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $515,354, with a median of $9,664. The filing explains that these disbursements to member organizations are based on donor pledge records and that America's Charities acts as a fiscal agent rather than selecting recipients.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $515,354 to Children’s Hospital Foundation in Seattle, $492,343 to CHC Creating Healthier Communities, and $404,374 to United Way of Greater Houston. Other large recipients included Correctional Professionals Association ($278,316), American Exchange Project ($254,011), America’s Best Charities ($212,234), Save the Children Federation Inc. ($206,779), Feeding America ($205,701), American Civil Liberties Union ($205,215), Philabundance ($169,172), Philadelphia School ($163,141), and Southern Poverty Law Center ($160,745). The filing lists each of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurie De Armond as immediate past chair, after serving as chair until July 2025; Gary Levante as chair, after serving as treasurer until July 2025; Marly Leighton as secretary; and IJ Adetoye as treasurer, after serving as director until July 2025.
Other directors listed were Cody Chandler, Grace Chung, Tracye Funn (director until June 2025), Wendell Hall, Patrick McCrummen, and Rebecca Pilot.
America's Charities is led by James E. Starr, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 6 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Starr
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
36.5 hrs/week
$247K (2020) → $337K (2025)
Laurie De Armond
Chair
Treasurer → Treasurer -, 2022
Treasurer - → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schenkelberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shani Waugh
Director
Director - → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracye Funn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Hall
Director
Director - → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Chandler
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Pilot
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Chung
Director
Director - → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Williams
Director
Director - → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ij Adetoye
Director
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McCrummen
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Skow
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Mazie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Snowden-Lorence
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David William Stathis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
36.5 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Kimberly H. Young
Vice President & Business Development
On filings since 2020
36.5 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $145K (2025)
Robyn B. Neal
Vice President Client Engagement
Vice President & Client Engagement → Vice President Client Engagement, 2025
On filings since 2020
36.5 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $114K (2025)
Bela Ahmed
Controller
New on the 2025 filing
36.5 hrs/week
$130K (2025)
Marie Lavelle Donnelly
Vice President & Fund Management Solutions
New on the 2025 filing
36.5 hrs/week
$134K (2025)
Gary Levante
Treasurer
Director → Director -, 2022
Director - → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marly Leighton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Marc Johnson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lavelle Donnelly (2022–2024) — Vice President & Fund Management Solutions
- Former: Layla Zaiddane (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Alec Chappelear (2024) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Heather Loftkin Wright (2020–2023) — Imm. Past Chair
- Former: Sook Suragiat (2020–2023) — Controller
- Former: Larry McDonald (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Meghan Trossen (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Heather Loftkin Wright Chair - (2022)
- Former: Anthony Denunzio (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lindsay J. Nichols (2020–2021) — Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Former: Emily Simone (2020) — Director -
- Former: George Weiner (2020) — Chair -
- Former: Janet Gibbs (2020) — Treasurer -
- Former: Olivia Harris (2020) — Director -
- Former: Patrick R. Gaston (2020) — Secretary -
- Former: Walt Gillette (2020) — Director -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $337K, to James E Starr (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about America's Charities
How much does America's Charities give each year?
America's Charities gave $16.4M across 808 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18.9M across 889 grants.
What is America's Charities's typical grant size?
America's Charities's median grant in 2025 was $9,664, and its average grant was $20,345, across 808 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from America's Charities that year got $17K on average.
Where does America's Charities give grants?
America's Charities's top state is Pennsylvania, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (10%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (91 grants), Washington, DC (53 grants), New York, NY (33 grants) and Baltimore, MD (29 grants).
Does America's Charities give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of America's Charities's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (808 of 808) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are America's Charities's largest grantees?
America's Charities's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital Foundation ($515,354), CHC Creating Healthier Communities ($492,343) and United Way of Greater Houston ($404,374), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,834), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is America's Charities?
America's Charities reported $36.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $48.8M.
What does America's Charities fund?
America's Charities states that its mission is to provide charities with financial support through workplace giving and additional paths, and to provide direct financial assistance to people affected by disasters and other emergencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from America's Charities?
America's Charities has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is America's Charities's EIN?
America's Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1517707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). America's Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/america-s-charities-morg_59897e10e91c481080b9f6cf1b34b399
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