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Key facts about Fair Chance
- EIN
- 74-3091832
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,284,084
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fair Chance funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Fair Chance's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (100%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-29.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$75K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$25K
About Fair Chance
Based on IRS filings
Fair Chance is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,284,084 | $1,812,875 | $1,895,790 |
| Revenue | $2,046,914 | $2,149,664 | $2,945,127 |
| Expenses | $2,440,659 | $2,470,471 | $2,637,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,424 | $13,308 | $3,258 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Art Works Now ($25,000), Bcauseican ($25,000), LEEP to College Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Works Now Hyattsville, MD | General operating supt | $25,000 |
| BCAUSEICAN Greenbelt, MD | General operating supt | $25,000 |
| LEEP to College Foundation Upper Marlboro, MD | General operating supt | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Van Der Veer | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $148,000 |
| Ann G Birnbaum Miles | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $117,840 |
| Jason McCray | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $116,840 |
| Tamala Scott | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $116,340 |
| Steven McCullough | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Mizmun Kusairi | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Sarah Jackson | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Glenn Barnes | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Nekeisia Booyer | Director | 2 | — |
| Victor Carraway | Director | 2 | — |
| Marcus Coleman | Director | 2 | — |
| Brendan Coleman | Director | 2 | — |
| Georgia Gillette | Director | 2 | — |
| Brendan Herron | Director | 2 | — |
| Norman Ireland | Director | 2 | — |
| Amanda Marshall | Director | 2 | — |
| Sonia Williams Murphy | Director | 2 | — |
| Jim Myers | Director | 2 | — |
| Bennett Stichman | Director | 2 | — |
| Joy Zarembka | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Chance?
Fair Chance is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fair Chance?
As of 2024, Fair Chance holds $1.3M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $75K in 2024.
Where does Fair Chance operate?
Fair Chance has awarded grants in Maryland.
What size grants does Fair Chance award?
In 2024, Fair Chance awarded 3 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fair Chance's EIN?
Fair Chance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3091832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.