Developing Families Center Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 52-2103947

Developing Families Center Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $464K. Net investment income was $4K.

Key facts about Developing Families Center Inc

In short: Developing Families Center Inc gave $464K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $464K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
52-2103947
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$464,348
Grants made (2023)
1
Average grant
$464,348
Median grant
$464,348
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$464K

-93.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

-87.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$464K

-44.6% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

WashingtonAnnapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M0 grants2020 1 grant2021 8 grants2022 1 grant2023

From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $6.7M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $464K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2023

GWCF: $464KGWCF$464K

The largest 2023 recipient was GWCF ($464K).

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K3$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 10 (30%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
GWCF Washington, DCinvest in community-based organizations within Wards 5, 7 and 8, where women of color continue to experience health disparities and face socioeconomic and structural challenges when it comes to accessing affordable and quality maternal care.$464,348

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2020 2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets—$7,837,515$1,477,759
Revenue$4,739$7,880,553$294,799
Expenses$1,027,239$585,949$588,040
Qualifying Distributions$334,139$6,705,996—
Net Investment Income$3,739$746$1,356

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Developing Families Center Inc is led by Ruth F Pollard, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Ruth F Pollard

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    $59K (2020) → $0 (2023)

  • Andrea Miano

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jay W. Klug MBA

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • KELLY SWEENEY MCSHANE MBA

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lance Withers Slaughter

    Board Memebr

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Tina Johnson CNM

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Donovan

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

Ruth F Pollard — Executive Dir.: $96KRuth F PollardExecutive Dir.$96K

The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $96K, to Ruth F Pollard (Executive Dir.).

Frequently asked questions about Developing Families Center Inc

How much does Developing Families Center Inc give each year?

Developing Families Center Inc gave $464K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6.7M across 8 grants.

What is Developing Families Center Inc?

Developing Families Center Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC.

Where does Developing Families Center Inc operate?

Developing Families Center Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.

What is Developing Families Center Inc's EIN?

Developing Families Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2103947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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