Dogwood Alliance advances environmental justice and climate action by mobilizing diverse voices to protect southern forests and communities from industrial logging.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9M
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$233K
+29.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+7.6% YoY
About Dogwood Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dogwood Alliance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ASHEVILLE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $233K. Net investment income was $195K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,874,357 | $4,910,089 | $4,693,995 |
| Revenue | $3,866,258 | $2,749,505 | $2,653,922 |
| Expenses | $2,928,380 | $2,507,762 | $2,664,572 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $195,077 | $97,439 | $19,075 |
| 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
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Alpha Community Development ($80,000), Georgia Interfaith Power and Light ($27,500), Eeecho ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League Franklin, WV | Bioenergy | $10,000 |
| Cultivator Inc Murfreesboro, NC | Community Solutions | $10,000 |
| EEECHO Gulfport, MS | Bioenergy | $20,000 |
| Gaston Youth Pleasant Hill, NC | Community Solutions | $10,000 |
| Georgia Interfaith Power and Light Decatur, GA | Bioenergy | $27,500 |
| KMartin Group Gloster, MS | Bioenergy | $20,000 |
| New Alpha Community Development Florence, SC | Community Solutions | $80,000 |
| Pee Dee Indian Tribe Latta, SC | Community Solutions | $15,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance Durham, NC | Bioenergy | $10,000 |
| The People's Justice Council Birmingham, AL | Forest & Climate | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Danna Smith | Executive Director | 40 | $125,493 |
| Stephanie Powell | Director of Finance & Operations | 40 | $100,447 |
| Jacob Blass | Chair | 5 | — |
| Joe Jackson | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Abigail Rome | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Damie Sesay | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| John Beal | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Florence Aroruo | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Richie Harding | Board Member | 3 | $8,000 |
| Jonathan Phillips | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Amanda Starbuck | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Angela Hollowell | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Loretta Slater | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Rebekah Miel | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Aanahita Ervin | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Marvin Burns | Board Member | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dogwood Alliance Inc?
Dogwood Alliance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ASHEVILLE, NC. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dogwood Alliance Inc?
As of 2024, Dogwood Alliance Inc holds $5.9M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $233K in 2024.
Where does Dogwood Alliance Inc operate?
Dogwood Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia.
What size grants does Dogwood Alliance Inc award?
In 2024, Dogwood Alliance Inc awarded 12 grants totaling $233K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dogwood Alliance Inc's EIN?
Dogwood Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2139120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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