Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
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Grantmakers for Effective Organizations at a glance
In short: Grantmakers for Effective Organizations gave $70K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,000
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $12,950,761
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Grantmakers for Effective Organizations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern California Grantmakers ($50K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern California Grantmakers San Francisco, CA | This grant supported ncg's work on the racial equity action institute and our work together to scale this model of cross-sector learning nationally. We hold regular check-in meetings with ncg to monitor the progress of the work | $50,000 |
| Through Piscataway Eyes (TPE) Inc Pomfret, MD | This contribution was to cover the annual land tax | $20,000 |
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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 | $12,950,761 | $10,014,322 | $7,553,004 | $70,000 | 2 | $293,669 |
| 2023 | $10,747,221 | $4,894,643 | $7,061,278 | $54,388 | 1 | $219,569 |
| 2022 | $13,379,679 | $6,097,869 | $6,476,397 | $50,000 | 1 | $40,989 |
| 2021 | $12,758,147 | $9,901,294 | $4,560,070 | — | — | $17,420 |
| 2020 | $8,223,661 | $5,494,551 | $4,465,732 | — | — | $31,518 |
About Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Based on IRS filings
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $294K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is led by Marcus F. Walton, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 10 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcus F. Walton
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $371K (2024)
Denise St Omer
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Easterly
Governance Chair
Board Member → Governance Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Wise
Director of People & Culture
Director, People & Culture → Director of People & Culture, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Nichole Hoeflich
Director of Programs
Director of Programs & Publ → Director of Programs, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $137K (2024)
J. Wing Li
Director of Operations
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $133K (2024)
Michelle Harrington
Director of Communications
Director of Committee & Marketing → Director of Communications & Marketing, 2023
Director of Communications & Marketing → Director of Communications, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $130K (2024)
Claudia Williams
Director of Membership & Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Akilah Massey
Vice President & Programs
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $189K (2024)
Meghan Duffy
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$203K (2020) → $234K (2024)
Kristina Wertz
Vice President & External Affairs
Vice President of External Affairs → Vice President & External Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $188K (2024)
Mila Yochum
Vice President & Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $185K (2024)
Deborah Aubert Thomas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neel Hajra
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Patel
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Quirin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chera Reid PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regan Gruber Moffitt
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hanh Le
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Gabriela Alcalde
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rickke Mananzala
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Brenda Solorzano (2020–2023) — Governance Committee Chair
- Former: Hanh Cao Yu (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Phillip Li (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jaser Alsharhan (2023) — Director of Programs
- Former: Carrie Pickett-Erway (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Nowlin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sinem Reed (2020–2022) — Vice President & Operations
- Former: Andrea Hernandez Rodriguez (2022) — Director
- Former: Annie Hernandez Rodriguez (2020–2021) — Governance Committee Chair
- Former: Suprotik Stotz-Ghosh (2020–2021) — Vice President, Strat & Learning
- Former: Carrie Avery (2020) — Outgoing Governance Chair
- Former: Daniel Lee (2020) — Director
- Former: Jason McCray (2020) — Int. CEO, COO & Advisor
- Former: Kathy Reich (2020) — Chair
- Former: Latida Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Eisen (2020) — Director
- Former: Starsky Wilson (2020) — 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 $371K, to Marcus Walton (President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
How much does Grantmakers for Effective Organizations give each year?
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations gave $70K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $54K across 1 grant.
How large is Grantmakers for Effective Organizations?
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.
Where does Grantmakers for Effective Organizations operate?
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations has awarded grants in California, Maryland.
What is Grantmakers for Effective Organizations's EIN?
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0669150. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Grantmakers for Effective Organizations funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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