Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund
To create a fair and just financial system that contributes to shared prosperity for all families and communities.
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund at a glance
In short: Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund gave $470K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $470,000
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,750
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $7,219,625
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Americans for Financial Reform ($300K). Together the top 8 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 56 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). 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 $425K (2021) to $521K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Financial Reform Washington, DC | — | $300,000 |
| Texas Appleseed Austin, TX | — | $40,000 |
| GA Watch Atlanta, GA | — | $35,000 |
| New Economy Project New York, NY | — | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Highland Park, NJ | — | $20,000 |
| Woodstock Institute Chicago, IL | — | $20,000 |
| Maine Peoples Alliance Portland, ME | — | $20,000 |
| Citizen Action Illinois Chicago, IL | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,219,625 | $4,218,148 | $4,866,283 | $470,000 | 8 | $127,236 |
| 2023 | $7,919,764 | $5,574,904 | $4,990,277 | $517,000 | 14 | $105,763 |
| 2022 | $7,519,746 | $3,427,093 | $4,418,993 | $520,500 | 13 | $68,103 |
| 2021 | $8,369,313 | $3,982,317 | $3,425,296 | $425,000 | 9 | $535 |
| 2020 | $7,779,130 | $2,289,615 | $2,872,478 | $448,000 | 12 | $4,710 |
About Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $470K. Net investment income was $127K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund is led by Lisa Donner, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Donner
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
27.4 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Carter Dougherty
Communications Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $107K (2024)
Alexander Martin
Policy Director
Senior Policy Analyst → Policy Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $110K (2024)
Aditi Sen
Research Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Porter McConnell
Senior Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Darrick Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Dixon
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saqib Bhatti
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Renderos
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Longey
Director
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graham Steele
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mehrsa Baradaran
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ericka Taylor
Popular Education Manager Take on Wall
Popular Education Manager Take O → Popular Education Manager Take on Wall, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $147K (2024)
Gynnie Robnett
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Anna Lefer Kuhn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Marian McConnell (2020–2023) — Campaign Director
- Former: Patricia McCoy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Virginia Robnett (2020–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Renita Marcellin (2022–2023) — Advocacy & Legislative Director
- Former: Renata Pumarol (2023) — Director
- Former: Hilary Shelton (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Rion Dennis (2020–2022) — Advocacy & Legislative Strate
- Former: Andrew Park (2021–2022) — Senior Policy Analyst
- Former: Maria Robalino (2022) — Managing Director of Communications
- Former: Ricardo Valadez (2022) — Private Equity Campaigns Mana
- Former: Sarah Pray (2022) — Managing Director of Policy
- Former: Linda Jun (2020–2021) — Senior Policy Counsel
- Former: Marcus Stanley (2020–2021) — Policy Director
- Former: Patrick Woodall (2020–2021) — Senior Researcher & Writer
- Former: Rikima Glymph (2020–2021) — Director
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 $162K, to Lisa Donner (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund
How much does Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund give each year?
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund gave $470K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $517K across 14 grants.
What is Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund's typical grant size?
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $58,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund give grants?
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund's largest grantees?
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Americans for Financial Reform ($300,000), Texas Appleseed ($40,000) and GA Watch ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund?
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund?
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund's EIN?
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2553525. 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 June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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