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Journey for Good Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Bethesda, MD EIN: 47-4494775 Website

Journey For Good Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Bethesda, Maryland. It is the charitable arm of Avolta in North America and supports organizations working to fight poverty through food, shelter, education, and workforce development.

Key facts about Journey for Good Foundation Inc

In short: Journey for Good Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 103 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
47-4494775
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$2,597,347
Grants made (2025)
103
Average grant
$25,217
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$930,617
Primary geography
Florida (10% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
Grant decisions are made at three Board of Directors meetings each year. Full details ↓
Deadline
May 15, 2026.

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$931K

-14.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.6M

+82.3% YoY

Grant Count

103

+63.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+11.5% YoY

How Journey for Good Foundation Inc gives

  • 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 607% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s mission is to fight poverty with food, shelter, education, and workforce development opportunities. Its stated focus areas include food-related initiatives that combat hunger and promote nutritional wellness; workforce development; education and training; and programs serving veterans and their families with food, shelter, medical care, and job training and placement. Its broader giving pillars also include access to safe housing, furnishings, clothing, and stable employment.

The foundation seeks organizations with strong staff and board leadership, effective financial management, a commitment to partnership with nonprofits, government, and business, and an ability to address interconnected challenges facing economically vulnerable people.

Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Grace-Mar Services describes its mission as building stronger, more resilient communities of color through workforce development and minority business ownership. The Lamb Center describes serving neighbors experiencing homelessness. Emma’s Torch describes preparing refugees, asylees, and survivors of human trafficking for skilled employment in the culinary field. 412 Food Rescue describes addressing hunger and sustainability by rescuing fresh food and redistributing it. Highline Schools Foundation describes helping bridge the gap between state funding and what its district needs for students, families, staff, and teachers.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 103 grants totaling $2,597,347. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Review Cycle

. Organizations are encouraged to confirm geographic and mission alignment at least one week before applying. The application schedule is January 15 for the February meeting, May 15 for the June meeting, and September 15 for the October meeting.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation states that it supports organizations in the United States and Canada. In its 2025 grantmaking, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida and the District of Columbia at 10% each, followed by California and Illinois at 7% each and Virginia at 6%.

Grant Distribution by State

34states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoWashingtonCharlotteAtlantaBrooklynHonoluluLas VegasNew YorkAlexandriaBaltimoreNashvilleLos AngelesBostonFairfaxLouisvilleMinneapolisPhiladelphiaBirminghamBurlesonCleveland

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M34 grants2019 20 grants2020 11 grants2021 24 grants2022 33 grants2023 63 grants2024 103 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2021) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 103 grants totaling $2.6M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation: $100KNational RestaurantAssociation Educational…$100KBlack Girls Cook: $50KBlack Girls Cook$50KEmma's Torch Ltd: $50KEmma's Torch Ltd$50KGrace-Mar Services Inc: $50KGrace-Mar Services Inc$50KThe Lamb Center: $50KThe Lamb Center$50KWorld Central Kitchen: $36KWorld Central Kitchen$36KCalifornia Community Foundation: $36KCalifornia CommunityFoundation$36K412 Food Rescue: $30K412 Food Rescue$30KAtlanta Mission: $30KAtlanta Mission$30KBe a Leader Foundation: $30KBe a Leader Foundation$30K

The largest 2025 recipient was National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $462K.

Grant Size Distribution

234 grants across all recorded years

225<$50K8$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 225 grants of 234 (96%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Washington, DCTo provide job readiness training, supportive services, industry credentials, and employment opportunities to folks with acute barriers to opportunity$100,000
Black Girls Cook Baltimore, MDEmpower and inspire inner-city adolescent girls of color through culinary arts and urban farming$50,000
Emma's Torch Ltd Washington, DCTo empower refugees, asylees, and survivors of human trafficking through culinary education$50,000
Grace-Mar Services Inc Charlotte, NCTo provide social capital and job training to low-income individuals and families in the charlotte, nc region$50,000
The Lamb Center Fairfax, VAAssist the homeless in the community by providing meals, shelter and job training$50,000
World Central Kitchen Washington, DCTo support the southern California wildfire recovery efforts and related emergency relief efforts$36,174
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CATo support the southern California wildfire recovery fund and related emergency relief efforts$36,173
412 Food Rescue Pittsburgh, PATo support the growth and expansion of food recovery and redistribution efforts in western, pa$30,000
Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GATo provide workforce development programming for adults in atlanta, ga$30,000
Be a Leader Foundation Phoenix, AZTo empower students with the tools, leadership skills and support needed to succeed in higher education$30,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2025 $930,617 $2,850,401 $3,007,352 $2,597,347 103
2024 $1,091,162 $2,268,075 $1,801,626 $1,425,000 63
2023 $635,669 $733,462 $777,739 $497,500 33
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$930,617$1,091,162$635,669
Revenue$2,850,401$2,268,075$733,462
Expenses$3,007,352$1,801,626$777,739
Net Investment Income$4,497——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Paul Mamalian as president, Steve Johnson as chairman, and Jason Crandlemire as secretary and treasurer. It lists Jordan Silverman, Derryl Benton, Vicky D’Angelo, Kristin Franzese, Jordi Martin-Consuegra, Hope Remoundos, and Susan Seubert as directors.

Journey for Good Foundation Inc is led by Paul Mamalian, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Paul Mamalian

    President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Johnson

    Chairman

    Director → Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jordan Silverman

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $136K (2024) → $140K (2025)

  • Derryl Benton

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristin Franzese

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Seubert

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vicky D'angelo

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Stubbs

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hope Remoundos

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jordi Martin-Consuegra

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Tagnesi

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracy Wong

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Crandlemire

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Stephanie Havard (2019–2024) — Director
  • Former: Sarah Naqvi (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Atousa Ghoreichi (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Sheila McGee (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Coleman Lauterbach (2019) — Director
  • Former: Josh Saliba (2019) — Director
  • Former: Richard Kunkle (2019) — Vice President & Controller

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Jordan Silverman — Director: $140KJordan SilvermanDirector$140K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $140K, to Jordan Silverman (Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 6905 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (240) 694-4100
Website: https://journeyforgood.org

Frequently asked questions about Journey for Good Foundation Inc

How much does Journey for Good Foundation Inc give each year?

Journey for Good Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 103 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 63 grants.

What is Journey for Good Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Journey for Good Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,217, across 103 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Journey for Good Foundation Inc give grants?

Journey for Good Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Las Vegas, NV (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (4 grants).

Does Journey for Good Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Occasionally: 1% of Journey for Good Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 103) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Who are Journey for Good Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Journey for Good Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ($100,000), Black Girls Cook ($50,000) and Emma's Torch Ltd ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Journey for Good Foundation Inc?

Journey for Good Foundation Inc reported $931K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.

What does Journey for Good Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s mission is to fight poverty with food, shelter, education, and workforce development opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Journey for Good Foundation Inc?

Grant decisions are made at three Board of Directors meetings each year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Journey for Good Foundation Inc's EIN?

Journey for Good Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4494775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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