Clarkston Development Foundation
Clarkston Development Foundation, Inc., CDF Action, a not-for-profit created in 2010, uses an asset based community development approach, connecting and engaging the Clarkston community and surrounding areas by working alongside residents to recognize and develop the individual capacities of each person. By supporting participation and collaboration among community members, the goal is to build a community whose residents drive and direct the development of activities and services. Through a series of dialogues, early learning was selected by the community as a priority, and early learning was selected by the CDF Board of Directors as the focus of the organization.In 2021, the Board and staff completed a strategic planning process, led by Civitas, using Civitas Finding your North Star framework. As a result of the planning process, CDF developed a comprehensive document that included vision, mission, principles, approach, and 3-year strategic directions.Vision: CDF envisions communitie
Clarkston Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Clarkston Development Foundation gave $149K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,766
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,383
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,383
- Total assets
- $90,076
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Clarkston Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scottdale Early Learning Inc ($90K). Together the top 2 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clarkston Development Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). 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 $106K (2020) to $149K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scottdale Early Learning Inc Scottdale, GA | Ready School Program | $89,734 |
| American Learning Academy Norcross, GA | Ready School Program | $59,032 |
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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 | $90,076 | $389,725 | $409,291 | $148,766 | 2 | $101 |
| 2023 | $128,691 | $482,923 | $497,301 | $134,615 | 2 | $103 |
| 2022 | $170,591 | $275,542 | $270,894 | $138,807 | 2 | $45 |
| 2021 | $100,621 | $206,321 | $237,413 | $132,807 | 2 | $102 |
| 2020 | $139,637 | $272,492 | $217,640 | $106,430 | 2 | $174 |
About Clarkston Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Clarkston Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Clarkston, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $90K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $149K. Net investment income was $101.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clarkston Development Foundation is led by Morgan Birch, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morgan Birch
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Nykamp
Chairman
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Awet Eyasu
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Dorsey Edwards
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M. Randall Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eyelachew Desta
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Darlene Daly
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Suad Ali
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chan Williams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Roberta Malavenda
Past Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Past Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Ann Digirolamo
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alecia Asbury (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Abercrombie (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Dorsey (2023) — Director
- Former: Elachew Desta (2023) — Director
- Former: Florence B. Shepley (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: William Moon (2020–2022) — Recording Se
- Former: Jeremy Lewis (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Naing K. Oo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wendy Silver (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Travers (2020) — 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 $23K, to Roberta Malavenda (Past ED).
Frequently asked questions about Clarkston Development Foundation
How much does Clarkston Development Foundation give each year?
Clarkston Development Foundation gave $149K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $135K across 2 grants.
How large is Clarkston Development Foundation?
Clarkston Development Foundation reported $90K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $390K.
What is Clarkston Development Foundation?
Clarkston Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Clarkston, GA. It holds $90K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Clarkston Development Foundation operate?
Clarkston Development Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Clarkston Development Foundation's EIN?
Clarkston Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2014061. 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 November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 9, 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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