DC Action for Children Today DC Act
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DC Action for Children Today DC Act at a glance
In short: DC Action for Children Today DC Act gave $258K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,500
- +221.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,375
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,750
- Total assets
- $10,213,818
- +524.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DC Action for Children Today DC Act funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority ($200K). Together the top 4 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DC Action for Children Today DC Act gives
- Giving grew 148% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $258K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority Washington, DC | Set up technology for Health Care 4 Child Care as part of the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund. | $200,000 |
| Advocates for Justice and Education Inc Washington, DC | Provides leadership development and training for parents so they can become stronger advocates for their children and for the Under 3 DC Coalition. | $21,500 |
| Spaces in Action Washington, DC | Provides assistance for Under 3 DC. | $20,000 |
| Mary's Center Washington, DC | Provides assitance as part of Under 3 DC and Home Visiting grant. | $16,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,213,818 | $11,673,970 | $3,118,482 | $257,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,635,070 | $2,171,738 | $2,436,600 | $80,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $1,895,292 | $2,189,299 | $1,879,827 | $75,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $1,539,115 | $2,239,313 | $1,785,388 | $104,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $183,617 | $591,155 | $434,086 | — | — |
About DC Action for Children Today DC Act
Based on IRS filings
DC Action for Children Today DC Act is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $258K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DC Action for Children Today DC Act is led by Kimberly Perry, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 6 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Perry
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $160K (2024)
Tiffany Ward
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Blotner
Director Government Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Jorge Membreno
Director Youth Advocacy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Ruqiyyah Abu-Anbar
Director Early Childhood
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Tawana Jacobs
Director Brand & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Bonnie Politz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Muhammad
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Barnette PhD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bowen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Pane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Kow
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hanson
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $132K (2024)
Steven Swann
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keisha Streeter-Clark
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Sarah Remes (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Carmen Coles Tull (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Moore (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Warren Romine (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Shana Bartley (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $160K, to Kimberly Perry (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about DC Action for Children Today DC Act
How much does DC Action for Children Today DC Act give each year?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act gave $258K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $80K across 2 grants.
What is DC Action for Children Today DC Act's typical grant size?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act's median grant in 2024 was $20,750, and its average grant was $64,375, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does DC Action for Children Today DC Act give grants?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does DC Action for Children Today DC Act give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on DC Action for Children Today DC Act's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is DC Action for Children Today DC Act?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What is DC Action for Children Today DC Act?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is DC Action for Children Today DC Act's EIN?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1807264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 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 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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