Center for Nonprofit Advancement
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It strengthens, promotes, and represents nonprofit organizations through resources, education, advocacy, and partnership opportunities intended to advance operational excellence and social impact across the sector. It also partners with local government and other organizations on community programs.
Center for Nonprofit Advancement at a glance
In short: Center for Nonprofit Advancement gave $595K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $595,000
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,837
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,098,533
- +365.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Center for Nonprofit Advancement
- Contact
Mailing address: 1717 K Street Nw 900, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 457-0540
Website: https://nonprofitadvancement.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Center for Nonprofit Advancement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DC Scores ($25K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Center’s mission statement refers to nonprofit organizations throughout the Greater Washington region. In 2024, 89% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 9% to Maryland, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
How Center for Nonprofit Advancement gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $702K (2023). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $595K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Scores Washington, DC | Engagement Grant | $25,000 |
| Washington DC Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc Bowie, MD | Event and Travel Grants | $25,000 |
| The Trigger Project Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Traron Center Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| William O Lockridge Community Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Scholarchips Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Well-Read Black Girl Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fresh Wind Community Development Corporation Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Black Women Thriving East of the River Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Shining Starz Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Center’s 2024 filing states that its public support percentage exceeded 33.33% and that the majority of its contributions came from governmental units. It also states that its public charity status changed.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,098,533 | $5,229,865 | $3,243,673 | $595,000 | 43 | $1 |
| 2023 | $451,208 | $3,871,243 | $4,011,971 | $702,307 | 53 | $24 |
| 2022 | $877,575 | $2,921,348 | $2,671,807 | $10,000 | 1 | $-364 |
| 2021 | $473,233 | $2,006,919 | $2,041,829 | $20,530 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $428,888 | $2,159,382 | $2,108,967 | $65,475 | 9 | $1,677 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Center’s mission is to strengthen, promote, and represent nonprofit organizations so they can better meet their communities’ needs. It provides resources, education, advocacy, and partnership opportunities to advance nonprofit operations and social impact.
Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, ScholarCHIPS says it provides college scholarships, mentoring, and peer support to children of incarcerated parents. DC SCORES says it builds neighborhood teams that help young people develop skills on the playing field, in the classroom, and in life. The Traron Center says it helps families affected by gun violence find healing and work to change community culture. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Center’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Center reported 43 grants totaling $595,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Listed grant purposes include general support, engagement grants, and event and travel grants.
Among the largest awards were $25,000 each to DC SCORES, ScholarCHIPS Inc., the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation, and The Traron Center. The Center also awarded $15,000 to Open Goal Project and $10,000 to Mommas Safe Haven. Open Goal Project says it uses soccer to create opportunities for young people from low-income families and underserved communities; Mommas Safe Haven says it supports self-love, higher education, and self-employment.
The Center states that it monitors grant funds through periodic grantee reporting, review of supporting documentation, and regular check-ins. It conducts site visits as needed based on risk assessment, grant size, and program requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darryl Maxwell as board chair; Karen Williamson as vice chair; Wayne Gibson as secretary; and Ricardo Truijillo as treasurer. It also lists Kevin Hinton, Michael Mike Pasterick, Mirna Lupi Quinteros-Grady, Margarita Rozenfeld, Roberto Terrell, and Victor Valentine as board members.
Center for Nonprofit Advancement is led by Glen O'Gilvie, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen O'Gilvie
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $257K (2024)
Darryl Maxwell
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Chair, 2023
Board Member & Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Strange
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $147K (2024)
Elisha Hardy
Benefits Trust Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Erica Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$90K (2024)
Karen Williamson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margarita Rozenfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mirna Lupi Quinteros-Grady
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Truijillo
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2023
Board Member & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Terrell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Gibson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hinton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lajuana Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Valentine
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mike Pasterick
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jane Thompson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sylisa Lambert-Woodward (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Sultan Shakir (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ericka Best (2022–2023) — Chief Compliance Officer
- Former: Mike Pasterick (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gloria Nauden (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kathlyn Taylor Gaubatz (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lewis Flax (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Haws (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $257K, to Glen O'Gilvie (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Nonprofit Advancement
How much does Center for Nonprofit Advancement give each year?
Center for Nonprofit Advancement gave $595K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $702K across 53 grants.
What is Center for Nonprofit Advancement's typical grant size?
Center for Nonprofit Advancement's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,837, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Nonprofit Advancement give grants?
Center for Nonprofit Advancement gives mostly in District of Columbia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (38 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does Center for Nonprofit Advancement give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Center for Nonprofit Advancement's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Event and Travel Grants" (18 grants) and "Engagement Grant" (17 grants).
Who are Center for Nonprofit Advancement's largest grantees?
Center for Nonprofit Advancement's largest 2024 grantees include DC Scores ($25,000), Washington DC Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc ($25,000) and The Trigger Project ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Center for Nonprofit Advancement?
Center for Nonprofit Advancement reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does Center for Nonprofit Advancement fund?
The Center’s mission is to strengthen, promote, and represent nonprofit organizations so they can better meet their communities’ needs. It provides resources, education, advocacy, and partnership opportunities to advance nonprofit operations and social impact. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Center for Nonprofit Advancement?
Center for Nonprofit Advancement has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nonprofitadvancement.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Center for Nonprofit Advancement's EIN?
Center for Nonprofit Advancement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1139669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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