Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) members accounts for approximately 80% of all footwear sales in the U.S., representing the industry's leading retailers, brands and buying agents. Its services include lobbying and advocacy for industry causes, educational programs and trade publications.
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc at a glance
In short: Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,754
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,377
- Median grant
- $10,377
- Total assets
- $2,585,930
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SOLES4SOULS ($11K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOLES4SOULS Nashville, TN | To provide shoes and clothing to people in need, support micro-enterprise programs, and promote sustainability through reuse and recycling. | $10,754 |
| Two Ten Footwear Foundation Waltham, MA | To support footwear industry employees and their families during times of crisis, promote education, and foster professional development. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,585,930 | $4,502,466 | $4,700,301 | $20,754 | 2 | $125,924 |
| 2023 | $2,899,803 | $4,001,928 | $4,458,665 | — | — | $101,023 |
| 2022 | $3,101,074 | $3,697,615 | $3,898,219 | — | — | $26,009 |
| 2021 | $3,507,824 | $3,058,193 | $2,580,933 | — | — | $15,130 |
| 2020 | $2,798,816 | $2,412,161 | $2,171,716 | $11,500 | Total only | $21,830 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $126K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc is led by Matthew Priest, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 39 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Priest
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$486K (2020) → $691K (2024)
Jennifer Bendall
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Crockett
Director & Government Affairs
Director & Government Affairs → Director & Government Affai, 2023
Director & Government Affai → Director & Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $256K (2024)
Bob Mullaney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandis Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kahan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Ferree
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Issler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Salzano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jung Yoon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keli Lerdal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lardie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Feiner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bragdon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Muskat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Geller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Itzkowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tacey Powers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hufnagel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Ewoldsen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Forstadt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Kartalis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Tucker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Edwards
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salina Ferretti
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zine Mazouzi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Leonard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Schoengart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Polk
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$225K (2020) → $398K (2024)
Sandi Mines
Vice President- Corporate
Vice President- Corporate Engagement → Vice President- Corporate, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$301K (2022) → $343K (2024)
Cliff Sifford
Fdra Chariman & Executive Officio
Chairman → Fdra Chariman & Executive Officio, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Friedman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josue Solano
Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Cameron Shayegi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gypsy Jo Diessner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Schoengart (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jenn Hawthorne (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Helfman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Chamberas (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Friedman Treasurer (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Bendall Chairman (2023) — Chairman
- Former: Josue Solano Vice Chairman (2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Matt Priest President (2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Andy Gilbert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Blake Krueger (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Plas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dick Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Doug Palladini (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Edward Rosenfel (2020–2021) — Executive Officio Chairman
- Former: Jaime Wynn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Espersen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Passio (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie Gallin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Miller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Jeppesen (2020–2021) — Executive Officio Chairman
- Former: Oliver Ng (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Nastos (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $691K, to Matthew Priest (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc
How much does Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc give each year?
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc?
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
Where does Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc operate?
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Tennessee.
What is Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc's EIN?
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1506929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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