Namic Inc
Namic inc is a not-for-profit trade association that educates, advocates and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. It cultivates individual careers as well as partnering with our countrys leading media companies who are committed to advancing the business case for diversity.
Namic Inc at a glance
In short: Namic Inc gave $361K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $361K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,500
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $360,500
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360,500
- Total assets
- $1,441,752
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Namic Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Namic Foundation ($361K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Namic Inc gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2020) to $424K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Namic Foundation New York, NY | Programs | $360,500 |
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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 | $1,441,752 | $2,981,637 | $3,440,614 | $360,500 | 1 | $12,269 |
| 2023 | $1,944,798 | $3,162,226 | $3,299,311 | $419,796 | 1 | $7,326 |
| 2022 | $2,386,796 | $3,350,192 | $3,353,842 | $424,000 | 1 | $1,323 |
| 2021 | $1,843,222 | $3,528,180 | $2,799,322 | $180,000 | 1 | $324 |
| 2020 | $1,276,900 | $3,025,294 | $2,662,085 | $160,000 | 1 | $298 |
About Namic Inc
Based on IRS filings
Namic Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $361K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Namic Inc is led by A. Shuanise Washington, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A. Shuanise Washington
President & CEO
Director, President & CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$260K (2020) → $184K (2024)
Emory Walton III
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Manley
Director & Immediate Past Chair
Director & Chair → Director & Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nilda Gumbs
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheereen Russell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Goldsmith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome West
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nyree Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Nunez
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Middleton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Alexander
Director & Treasurer
Director & Assistant Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charnelle Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denya Chinquee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwayne Campbell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gurinder Singh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Soares
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Manners
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne-Marie Burton
Chief, Strategy & Programs
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$142K (2021) → $144K (2024)
Sandra Girado
Vice President, Events & Partner Relations
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $109K (2024)
Susan Waldman
Senior Manager, Membership & Chapter Relations
Senior Manager, Membership & Publications → Senior Manager, Membership & Chapter Relations, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $103K (2024)
Former officers (20)
- Former: Danielle Wade (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ebonne Ruffins (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Freddy Rolon Jr. (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Jason Williams (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joiava Philpott (2020–2023) — Director & Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Pragash Pillai (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Garcia (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Carlsen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Lee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerold Lambert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Williams-Fauntroy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Rice (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Alexander (2022) — Director
- Former: Roxanna Flores (2022) — Director
- Former: James Anderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Brown (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Kang (2020–2021) — Director & Vice Chair
- Former: Psean Gupta (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kdane Snowden (2020) — Director
- Former: Navin Kamath (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 $184K, to A Shuanise Washington (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Namic Inc
How much does Namic Inc give each year?
Namic Inc gave $361K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $420K across 1 grant.
How large is Namic Inc?
Namic Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Namic Inc?
Namic Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Namic Inc operate?
Namic Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Namic Inc's EIN?
Namic Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1488263. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Namic Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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