America's Charities
America's Charities is a 501(c)(3) membership-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. Founded in 1980, the organization serves as an intermediary and implementing partner connecting nonprofits, employers, and employees across public and private sectors to facilitate workplace giving and employee engagement initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.0M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.9M
+22.0% YoY
Grant Count
889
+21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+0.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To mobilize the power of giving to improve the world.
Vision: To create a shared culture of impactful giving.
America's Charities facilitates workplace giving campaigns across multiple sectors, including the Combined Federal Campaign (the federal government's workplace giving campaign), state and local government campaigns, and private sector campaigns. The organization supports member charities addressing causes including education, human rights, hunger, poverty, research, animal welfare, veteran assistance, disaster relief, and health services.
Grantmaking
America's Charities operates as a fiduciary agent and campaign management service provider rather than a traditional grantmaker. The organization:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
America's Charities operates nationally across the United States and internationally, serving employers and nonprofits throughout the country.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenue: $57,024,952
- Total Expenses: $54,915,087
- Net Income: $2,109,865
- Total Assets: $27,981,952
- Total Liabilities: $11.5 million
- Net Assets: $16,517,089
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions: $50,654,319 (88.8% of total revenue)
- Program Services: 10.2% of total revenue
- Other sources: 1.0% of total revenue
Staffing:
- 52 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,981,952 | $24,928,604 | $20,666,550 |
| Revenue | $57,024,952 | $43,614,488 | $39,872,476 |
| Expenses | $54,915,087 | $41,094,619 | $36,210,003 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $580,897 | $561,300 | $46,550 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($337,929), A Wider Circle ($112,648), Aarp Foundation ($90,880).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,347 |
| 100 BLACK MEN OF LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS, NV | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,850 |
| 100 BLACK MEN OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,526 |
| 4 PAWS DOG RESCUE NEWFIELD, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,398 |
| A BETTER CHANCE-STRATH HAVEN SWARTHMORE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,286 |
| A BOOK A DAY PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,143 |
| A WIDER CIRCLE KENSINGTON, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $112,648 |
| AARP EMPLOYEE CRISIS FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,648 |
| AARP FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $90,880 |
| ABRAMSON CANCER CENTER UNIVERSITY OF PA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,458 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President and Chief Executive Officer: Jim Starr
- Board Chair: Heather Lofkin Wright
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE DE ARMOND | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| GARY LEVANTE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MARLY LEIGHTON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| IJ ADETOYE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CODY CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GRACE CHUNG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TRACYE FUNN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WENDELL HALL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARC JOHNSON | DIRECTOR UNTIL 06/24 | 2 | — |
| PATRICK MCCRUMMEN | DIRECTOR AS OF 06/24 | 2 | — |
| REBECCA PILOT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT SCHENKELBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ZACH SKOW | DIRECTOR AS OF 06/24 | 2 | — |
| SHANI WAUGH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAYLA ZAIDDANE | DIRECTOR UNTIL 06/24 | 2 | — |
| JAMES E STARR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 36.5 | $329,526 |
| DAVID STATHIS | VP, IT | 36.5 | $149,720 |
| KIMBERLY H YOUNG | VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 36.5 | $132,873 |
| ROBYN NEAL | VP, CLIENT ENGAGEMENT | 36.5 | $109,615 |
| LAVELLE DONNELLY | VP, FUND MGMT SOLUTIONS | 36.5 | $126,827 |
| ALEC CHAPPELEAR | VP, FINANCE | 36.5 | $123,542 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does America's Charities fund?
**Mission:** To mobilize the power of giving to improve the world. **Vision:** To create a shared culture of impactful giving. America's Charities facilitates workplace giving campaigns across multiple sectors, including the Combined Federal Campaign (the federal government's workplace giving campaign), state and local government campaigns, and private sector campaigns. The organization supports member charities addressing causes including education, human rights, hunger, poverty, research, ani…
How do I apply for a grant from America's Charities?
America's Charities operates as a fiduciary agent and campaign management service provider rather than a traditional grantmaker. The organization: • Manages workplace giving programs for public and private sector employers • Aggregates donor and pledge data and performs analyses • Provides payment services and transparent, detailed, customized reports to member charities and employers • Assists member charities' finance departments with budgeting and forecasting • Manages member participation i…
Where does America's Charities make grants?
America's Charities operates nationally across the United States and internationally, serving employers and nonprofits throughout the country.
What size grants does America's Charities award?
In 2024, America's Charities awarded 889 grants totaling $18.9M — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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