Friends of the Dominican Republic
Friends of the Dominican Republic supports current volunteer projects, shares news and information about the dr and promote the understanding and appreciation of the dominican people and culture.
Friends of the Dominican Republic at a glance
In short: Friends of the Dominican Republic reported $61K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $61,101 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -35.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $826,448
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $80,836
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $38,016
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $76,166
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Dominican Republic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $94K (2024). In 2025 it reported $61K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Puente Desarollo Internacional South Bend, IN | Installation of 64 cement floors in consuela la 41 and nueva amanecer, 37 bathrooms in la sabana and el arenazo, installation of a water supply distribution system in cruz de cuaba | $28,561 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $826,448 | $80,836 | $76,166 | $61,101 | Total only | $38,016 |
| 2024 | $729,779 | $83,113 | $101,681 | $94,077 | Total only | $34,480 |
| 2023 | $691,927 | $50,389 | $67,665 | $61,123 | Total only | $12,466 |
| 2022 | $643,657 | $34,477 | $86,250 | $79,537 | Total only | $10,662 |
| 2021 | $846,310 | $73,515 | $46,092 | $28,561 | 1 | $36,993 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Friends of the Dominican Republic
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Dominican Republic is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $826K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $61K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $38K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Dominican Republic's 2025 filing lists 14 officers; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Macalpine-Belton
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Columbus
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Metcalf
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Baehr
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Shrefler
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Jorgensen
Membership Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Mauer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Topher Vollmer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Fournier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Epler
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Evans
Liaision Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Herman
Presdient
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Britt
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Collins
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lindsay Ibanez (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Morgan Kimbrell (2021–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Dominican Republic
How much does Friends of the Dominican Republic give each year?
Friends of the Dominican Republic reported $61K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $94K in grants paid.
How large is Friends of the Dominican Republic?
Friends of the Dominican Republic reported $826K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What is Friends of the Dominican Republic?
Friends of the Dominican Republic is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $826K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Dominican Republic operate?
Friends of the Dominican Republic has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Friends of the Dominican Republic's EIN?
Friends of the Dominican Republic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1910233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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