TO FOCUS ON WORKING TO ERADICATE POVERTY, RACISM AND MILITARISM/VIOLENCE, THROUGH ADVOCACY, EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION, TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A VIBRANT, COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIETY FOCUSED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE, PEACE, ENRICHING LIVES AND WORKING TO FURTHER REALIZE THE DREAM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$269K
-62.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$335K
Grant Count
16
Avg Grant Size
$21K
About Drum Major Institute
Based on IRS filings
Drum Major Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $269K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $335K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $268,585 | $709,146 | $190,793 |
| Revenue | $806,260 | $1,100,854 | $343,800 |
| Expenses | $1,265,544 | $529,911 | $354,497 |
| 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
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Human Trafficking Legal Center ($25,000), Unmanageable ($25,000), Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING LEGAL CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| UNMANAGEABLE NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK EDUCATION FUND AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| HICKMAN HOLLER APPALACHIAN RELIEF FUND NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| MI FAMILIA VOTA EDUCATION FUND PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| VOCES DE LA FRONTERA MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| MIJENTE SUPPORT COMMITTEE PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| POWER INTERFAITH PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| FLORIDA RIGHTS RESTORATION COALITION ORLANDO, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM B WECHTEL | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING III | CHAIRMAN | 50 | $160,417 |
| ARNDREA WATERS KING | PRESIDENT | 50 | $175,000 |
| VERNA JENNINGS CLEVELAND | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| JEH C JOHNSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SCOTT RECHLER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NORMAN OMSTEIN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAN ROBERTI | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ERIC N GIOIA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK DAVIE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA GIOIA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drum Major Institute?
Drum Major Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $269K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Drum Major Institute?
As of 2024, Drum Major Institute holds $269K in total assets with $806K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $335K in 2024.
Where does Drum Major Institute operate?
Drum Major Institute has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Drum Major Institute award?
In 2024, Drum Major Institute awarded 16 grants totaling $335K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Drum Major Institute's EIN?
Drum Major Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4080421. 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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