Federal Communications Bar
TO SUPPORT WORTHWHILE COMMUNICATIONS-RELATED AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE DIRECTED TOWARDS CHILDREN AND STUDENTS, THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDED BY FOUNDATION MEMBERS AND OTHERS. ALSO TO FOSTER GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, RESOURCES AND LAW.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+5.8% YoY
Revenue
$544K
+27.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$29K
+5.3% YoY
Expenses
$519K
+17.6% YoY
About Federal Communications Bar
Based on IRS filings
Federal Communications Bar is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $29K.
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 | $1,058,800 | $1,000,520 | $984,418 |
| Revenue | $543,780 | $426,280 | $467,474 |
| Expenses | $518,962 | $441,180 | $522,733 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,985 | $27,537 | $101,883 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Federal Communications Bar
FCBA Foundation College Scholarship Program
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR
Amount
$8,000 - $20,000
Deadline
February 20, 2027
FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR
Amount
$20,000 total awarded annually (specific individual amounts not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
FCBA Foundation Law School Summer Internship Stipend Program
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS BAR
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVONNE BELL | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KAREN SPRUNG | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RACHEL WOLKOWITZ | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KERRY LOUGHNEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ANGELA BALL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| VAN BLOYS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RIZWAN CHOWDRY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KAYLA GARDNER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID GROSSMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANGELA KUNG | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NICOL TURNER-LEE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE THUMANN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BRENDA VILLANUEVA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Federal Communications Bar?
Federal Communications Bar is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Federal Communications Bar?
As of 2024, Federal Communications Bar holds $1.1M in total assets with $544K in annual revenue.
Where does Federal Communications Bar operate?
Federal Communications Bar has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Federal Communications Bar's EIN?
Federal Communications Bar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0334407. 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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