Community First - America's Charities
TO SUPPORT, AND BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATE TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES OF OTHER 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ADULTS & COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+92.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$895K
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+19.4% YoY
About Community First - America's Charities
Based on IRS filings
Community First - America's Charities is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHANTILLY, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $895K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,091,031 | $566,706 | $530,120 |
| Revenue | $1,294,858 | $1,397,763 | $1,603,950 |
| Expenses | $1,181,209 | $1,393,273 | $1,608,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Weta (greater Washington Educational Te ($134,688), Catholic Charities - Diocese of Ar ($95,030), A Wider Circle ($88,062).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WETA (GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TE ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $134,688 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF AR ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $95,030 |
| A WIDER CIRCLE KENSINGTON, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $88,062 |
| HOUSE OF RUTH WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $83,677 |
| MIRIAM'S KITCHEN WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,249 |
| FOOD FOR OTHERS INC FAIRFAX, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $58,610 |
| CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH BETHESDA, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $54,769 |
| ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ARLINGTON ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $54,181 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY - NATIONAL CAPITAL A WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,500 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON DC & NVA ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $34,147 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E STARR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | — |
| WENDELL HALL | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TRACYE FUNN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| REBECCA PILOT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT SCHENKELBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID STATHIS | VP, IT | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY H YOUNG | VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 1 | — |
| ROBYN NEAL | VP, CLIENT ENGAGEMENT | 1 | — |
| LAVELLE DONNELLY | VP, FUND MGMT SOLUTIONS | 1 | — |
| ALEC CHAPPELEAR | VP, FINANCE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community First - America's Charities?
Community First - America's Charities is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHANTILLY, VA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Community First - America's Charities?
As of 2024, Community First - America's Charities holds $1.1M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $895K in 2024.
Where does Community First - America's Charities operate?
Community First - America's Charities has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, Mississippi, Virginia.
What size grants does Community First - America's Charities award?
In 2024, Community First - America's Charities awarded 22 grants totaling $895K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community First - America's Charities's EIN?
Community First - America's Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0914846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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