Momentum Advisory Collective
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Momentum Advisory Collective at a glance
In short: Momentum Advisory Collective gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- -72.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,000
- -45.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $4,642,484
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Momentum Advisory Collective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2024) to $909K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Support | $250,000 |
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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 | $4,642,484 | $3,583,276 | $3,310,491 | $250,000 | 1 | $24,849 |
| 2023 | $5,447,457 | $4,511,262 | $3,038,272 | $909,211 | 2 | $9,740 |
| 2022 | $1,712,477 | $2,748,641 | $1,945,232 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,488,038 | $1,693,416 | $1,408,659 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $592,759 | $1,194,016 | $625,992 | — | — | — |
About Momentum Advisory Collective
Based on IRS filings
Momentum Advisory Collective is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Momentum Advisory Collective is led by Michael Chad Houser, CEO on the 2024 filing; 7 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Chad Houser
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Nelson Williams
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mercer
Director of Culinary Training
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Sarah Vazquez
Director of Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Olivia Cole
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2021) → $230K (2024)
Jessica Metcalf
Vice President of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Stephanie Frances
Vice President of Programs & Training
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024)
Theda Babcock
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$78K (2024)
Charisse Smith
Board Member
Board of Directors → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gareth Hall
Board Member
Board of Directors → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alexandra Ostrow (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Chad Houser (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Jim F. Anderson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Hasley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cheng Lim (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Heidi Mueller (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Margaret Reid Windham (2020–2022) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: R. Nelson Williams (2020–2022) — Board of Directors
- Former: Sharon Roberson - Evans (2020) — National Vice President of Development
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 $230K, to Olivia Cole (Chief Development Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Momentum Advisory Collective
How much does Momentum Advisory Collective give each year?
Momentum Advisory Collective gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $909K across 2 grants.
How large is Momentum Advisory Collective?
Momentum Advisory Collective reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Momentum Advisory Collective?
Momentum Advisory Collective is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Momentum Advisory Collective operate?
Momentum Advisory Collective has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania.
What is Momentum Advisory Collective's EIN?
Momentum Advisory Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2723840. 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- 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 December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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