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American Network of Community Options

Public charity · Grantmaker Alexandria, VA EIN: 52-0846389 Website

Ancor's core purpose is to advance the future of supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.we are an association of community-based providers relentlessly advocating for person-centered outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As the trusted conduit of resources for providers, policymakers and the public, ancor enhances providers' ability to support individuals with I/dd to be fully included and empowered in their communities.

Key facts about American Network of Community Options

In short: American Network of Community Options reported $15K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
52-0846389
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Grants paid (2025)
$15,498 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$7,893,445

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$7.9M

+14.9% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$15K

+19.2% YoY

Revenue

$6.3M

+11.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$152K

+7.9% YoY

How American Network of Community Options gives

  • Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About American Network of Community Options

Based on IRS filings

American Network of Community Options is a public charity, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $15K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $152K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

AlexandriaHarrisburgNorthhamptonSan Juan

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 Total only2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $135K (2021). In 2025 it reported $15K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$7,893,445$6,869,648$6,012,079
Revenue$6,283,963$5,625,821$5,068,821
Expenses$5,805,448$5,311,296$4,889,929
Net Investment Income$152,201$141,109$140,914

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Network of Community Options is led by Barbara E. Merrill, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 7 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Barbara E. Merrill

    Chief Executive Officer

    On filings since 2020

    39 hrs/week

    $327K (2020) → $436K (2025)

  • Lori Kress

    President

    Director → Vice President, 2022

    Vice President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Jepson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Budd

    Director

    Past President → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rita Wiersma

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Simon

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Darlene Scott

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Rael

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Timmons

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yadira Holmes

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Carmody

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chuck Sweeder

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erica Buchanan

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maghan Bowman

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Allison Stark

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynthia Allen De Ramos

    Chief Financial Officer

    Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    37 hrs/week

    $130K (2020) → $169K (2025)

  • Gabrielle Sedor

    Chief Operating Officer

    Chief Operations Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    38 hrs/week

    $172K (2020) → $186K (2025)

  • Sean Luechtefeld

    Vice President Membership & Communications

    Vice President & Communications → Vice President, Membership & Communications, 2023

    Vice President, Membership & Communications → Vice President Membership & Communications, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $144K (2020) → $176K (2025)

  • Donna Martin

    Vice President State Partnerships & Innovation

    Senior Director, State Partnerships & Innovation → Vice President, State Partnerships & Innovation, 2023

    Vice President, State Partnerships & Innovation → Vice President State Partnerships & Innovation, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $117K (2021) → $157K (2025)

  • Lydia Dawson

    Vice President Government Relations

    Director, Policy, Regulatory & Legal Analysis → Vice President Government Relations, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $110K (2022) → $157K (2025)

  • Mariana Nork

    Chief Corp. Engagement Officer

    On filings since 2023

    39 hrs/week

    $139K (2023) → $175K (2025)

  • Chad Vonahnen

    Vice President

    Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022

    Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heidi Mansir

    Past President

    President → Past President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zach Wray

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (16)
  • Former: Diane Beastrom (2020–2024) — President
  • Former: Tony Thomas (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Craig Cloud (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Carrie Shannon McCracken (2020–2023) — Vice President & Government Relations
  • Former: Jennifer Saunders (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jon Fisher (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Shelly Chandler (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Charles J. Hooker III (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Linda Plourde (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Mark Matulka (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Joshua Evans (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Chris Stevenson (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Andrew Vincent (2021) — It Director
  • Former: Josh Evans (2020) — Director
  • Former: Kathleen McNulty (2020) — Director of Business Development
  • Former: Sarah Meek (2020) — Senior Director of Legislative Affairs

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

Barbara E Merrill — Chief Executive Officer: $436KBarbara E MerrillChief Executive Officer$436KGabrielle Sedor — Chief Operating Officer: $186KGabrielle SedorChief Operating Officer$186KSean Luechtefeld — VP Membership & Communications: $176KSean LuechtefeldVP Membership & Communications$176KMariana Nork — Chief Corp. Engagement Officer: $175KMariana NorkChief Corp. Engagement Officer$175KCynthia Allen De Ramos — Chief Financial Officer: $169KCynthia Allen De RamosChief Financial Officer$169KDonna Martin — VP State Partnerships & Innovation: $157KDonna MartinVP State Partnerships &…$157KLydia Dawson — VP Government Relations: $157KLydia DawsonVP Government Relations$157K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $436K, to Barbara E Merrill (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Network of Community Options

How much does American Network of Community Options give each year?

American Network of Community Options reported $15K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.

How large is American Network of Community Options?

American Network of Community Options reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.3M.

Where does American Network of Community Options operate?

American Network of Community Options has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virginia.

What is American Network of Community Options's EIN?

American Network of Community Options's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0846389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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