Metro IAF Inc
Metro IAF Inc is a public charity based in Jamaica, New York. It describes itself as a non-partisan organization that develops leaders and organizers and builds independent organizations so people can participate productively in public life.
Metro IAF Inc at a glance
In short: Metro IAF Inc reported $903K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $903,047 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $14,882,384
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,756,974
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $156,504
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,642,753
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Metro IAF Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 89-60 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: (301) 244-8647
Website: https://metro-iaf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Metro IAF Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Metro IAF’s website describes affiliates as working across regions and identifies affiliates in Illinois, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, and Maryland. Its 2023 grants included organizations based in New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $903K (2024) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it reported $903K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BlocPower LLC Brooklyn, NY | Contribution | $647,746 |
| Organizers Institute South and West Austin, TX | Contribution | $228,800 |
| New Jersey Together Jersey City, NJ | Contribution | $95,000 |
| United Power for Actio Chicago, IL | Contribution | $71,424 |
| Upper Manhattan Together NY, NY | Contribution | $70,000 |
| East Brooklyn Congregations Brooklyn, NY | Contribution | $59,166 |
| Durham CAN Durham, NC | Contribution | $43,000 |
| Progressive Multiplier Fund Washington, DC | Contribution | $17,500 |
| Build Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $17,000 |
| Lake County Sponsors Libertyville, IL | Contribution | $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 | $14,882,384 | $1,756,974 | $2,642,753 | $903,047 | Total only | $156,504 |
| 2023 | $14,998,829 | $2,227,043 | $2,359,092 | $1,259,636 | 10 | $188,425 |
| 2022 | $15,707,507 | $1,974,412 | $1,139,640 | — | — | $5,386 |
| 2021 | $14,740,906 | $11,706,994 | $2,399,064 | — | — | $1,487 |
| 2020 | $5,396,547 | $3,992,206 | $1,641,845 | — | — | $1,719 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Metro IAF’s stated mission is to create independent organizations made up of people from all races and classes, focused on productive improvements in the public arena. Its stated program approach is leadership development and training to help leaders and organizers build and sustain organizations through which people can participate in public life.
The organization’s website lists work across community building, health care and mental health, education and youth, clean energy, climate and jobs, criminal justice, housing and neighborhood development, immigration, jobs, public safety, senior issues, voter engagement, and COVID-19.
Among the organizations receiving grants in 2023, New Jersey Together described its work as improving residents’ health and welfare, providing leadership training, researching public issues, and developing strategies to address them. Upper Manhattan Together described its mission as training residents and leaders to help improve quality of life in Manhattan. Progressive Multiplier Fund described its mission as supporting charitable organizations with community outreach and revenue generation.
Grantmaking
Metro IAF reported 10 grants totaling $1,259,636 in 2023, an average of approximately $125,964 per grant. Reported recipients included New Jersey Together Inc. ($95,000), Upper Manhattan Together Inc. ($70,000), and Progressive Multiplier Fund ($17,500). These are examples of recipients, not a complete list.
The 2024 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin P. Trimble as Executive Direc, Rev. David Brawley and Carol Recking as Co-Presidents, Rev. Anthony Bennett, Rev. Herbert Davis, Jo Anne Kennedy, Amy Lawless, and Rev. Joe Muth as board members, and Joseph Morris as Organizer. Rev. Herbert Davis appears twice in the filing’s list.
The website’s Strategy Team includes Amy Lawless Ayala, Rev. Anthony Bennett, Rev. David Brawley, Rev. Dr. Herbert Davis, Joanne Kennedy, Fr. Joe Muth, and Ms. Carol Reckling, with affiliations to Metro IAF affiliates in Illinois, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, and Maryland.
Metro IAF Inc is led by David Brawley, Co-President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Brawley
Co-President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin P. Trimble
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Recking
Co-President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Morris
Organizer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Alisa Glassman
Organizer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Matthew Marienthal
Organizer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Michael Gecan
Organizer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Herbert Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Muth
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Bennett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Lawless
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Anne Kennedy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Rabbi Joel Mosbacher (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Benjamin Gordon (2020–2022) — Organizer
- Former: Oussama Jammal (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick O'Connor (2020–2021) — Co-President
- Former: Reckling Carol (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Amy Vruno (2020) — Supervising Org.
- Former: Burns Stanfield (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Getty Cruz (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Lange (2020) — Senior Organizer
- Former: Nancy Ladd (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Gibson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert English (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Robert J. Connolly (2020) — Treasurer
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 $143K, to Alisa Glassman (Organizer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Metro IAF Inc
How much does Metro IAF Inc give each year?
Metro IAF Inc reported $903K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 10 grants.
How large is Metro IAF Inc?
Metro IAF Inc reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Metro IAF Inc fund?
Metro IAF’s stated mission is to create independent organizations made up of people from all races and classes, focused on productive improvements in the public arena. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Metro IAF Inc?
Metro IAF Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check metro-iaf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Metro IAF Inc make grants?
Metro IAF’s website describes affiliates as working across regions and identifies affiliates in Illinois, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, and Maryland. Its 2023 grants included organizations based in New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC.
What is Metro IAF Inc's EIN?
Metro IAF Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3805406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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