Network for Good
Network for Good, operating as For Good, is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It operates a technology-enabled donor-advised fund that processes charitable donations and makes grants to eligible charities donors recommend.
Network for Good at a glance
In short: Network for Good gave $216.2M across 4,733 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state District of Columbia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $216,200,619
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4,733
- -50.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,679
- +42.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,975
- Total assets
- $96,164,639
- -8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (385 of 4,722, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (15% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Network for Good
- Contact
Mailing address: One Thomas Circle Nw 700, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (301) 683-9492
Website: https://forgood.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Network for Good funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Durable Capital for Sustainable Outcomes Inc ($27.5M). Together the top 10 received $36.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($34,723), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59,736 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51,879 grants of 59,736 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Washington, DC, and its 2024 grants went to recipients across multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in DC (15%), California (14%), New York (7%), Texas (5%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4,733 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Network for Good open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 385 of 4,722 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $90K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $216.2M (2024) to $515.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 4,733 grants totaling $216.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Durable Capital for Sustainable Outcomes Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $27,470,534 |
| Duwamish Tribal Services Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $2,006,371 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,231,442 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | Unrestricted | $945,547 |
| Childlife Foundation America Inc Pembroke Pines, FL | Unrestricted | $929,107 |
| Youth with a Mission Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | Unrestricted | $800,541 |
| The Life You Can Save Novato, CA | Unrestricted | $765,764 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $752,511 |
| A Wider Circle Kensington, MD | Unrestricted | $723,109 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Inc Kingsport, TN | Unrestricted | $654,861 |
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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 | $96,164,639 | $204,438,959 | $231,587,451 | $216,200,619 | 4,733 | $2,669,059 |
| 2023 | $104,875,187 | $342,196,705 | $343,644,117 | $307,997,865 | 9,605 | $3,503,333 |
| 2022 | $155,482,852 | $485,586,276 | $442,291,317 | $392,292,598 | 12,527 | $44,977,380 |
| 2021 | $172,641,914 | $547,795,868 | $547,946,564 | $453,550,923 | 15,171 | $3,219 |
| 2020 | $213,830,204 | $683,013,296 | $682,804,369 | $515,690,938 | 17,700 | $347,339 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to increase charitable giving to nonprofits by providing the public with an easy, safe, and efficient way to recommend grants to the public charity of their choice.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Duwamish Tribal Services describes its work as promoting the social, cultural, political, and economic survival of the Duwamish Tribe and revitalizing its culture and history. The Life You Can Save says it works to improve the lives of people living in poverty by changing how people think about and donate to charity. Food Bank of North Alabama describes its work as collecting, warehousing, and distributing food to needy organizations. These are grantee missions, not stated focus areas of Network for Good.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Network for Good reported 4,733 grants totaling $216,200,619. Grant amounts ranged from $5,003 to $27,470,534, with a median of $18,975. The organization states that all grants are unrestricted.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $27,470,534 to Durable Capital for Sustainable Outcomes Inc.; $2,006,371 to Duwamish Tribal Services; $1,231,442 to Community Partners; and $945,547 to the Council on Foreign Relations. Other examples include $800,541 to Youth With a Mission Louisville, $765,764 to The Life You Can Save, $723,109 to A Wider Circle, and $649,994 to Food Bank of North Alabama.
Donors recommend charities through giving experiences, platforms, or programs. Network for Good describes a process that includes recipient eligibility checks, donation processing, compliance, and disbursement; it says donations made through its giving system are re-granted in the next monthly disbursement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abigail Ross as CEO; Melissa Martin as COO; Robert Deily as CFO and assistant treasurer; and Stephanie Goldfine as general counsel and assistant secretary. Other listed officers and directors include Catherine Dunlop, SVP of partnerships through September 2024; Courtney Walker, controller; Kelly Jones, department head; Jasmin Howard, product lead; Brianda Cepeda-Caraveo, senior data analyst; and Trevor Brown, senior manager of product and partnerships.
Network for Good is led by Abigail Ross, CEO on every filing since 2022; 10 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail Ross
CEO
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$183K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Scott Case
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Deily
CFO & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $255K (2024)
Stephanie Goldfine
General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Brianda Cepeda-Caraveo
Senior Data Analyst
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Catherine Dunlop
Senior Vice President & Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$305K (2024)
Courtney Walker
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$173K (2024)
Jasmin Howard
Product Lead
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Kelly Jones
Department Head
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Melissa Martin
COO
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$210K (2024)
Trevor Brown
Senior Manager, Product & Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Alisa Gravitz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sasscer
Treasurer & Board Member
Treasurer & Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danica Remy
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Sullivan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Willey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mike Yutrzenka (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Madeline Vann (2023) — Senior Manager & Strategy
- Former: Tien Tzuo (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Keton (2020) — Board Member
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 $305K, to Catherine Dunlop (SVP, Partnerships (Thru 9/2024)). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Network for Good
How much does Network for Good give each year?
Network for Good gave $216.2M across 4,733 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $308.0M across 9,605 grants.
What is Network for Good's typical grant size?
Network for Good's median grant in 2024 was $18,975, and its average grant was $45,679, across 4,733 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Network for Good that year got $90K on average.
Where does Network for Good give grants?
Network for Good's top state is District of Columbia, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (165 grants), New York, NY (131 grants), San Francisco, CA (74 grants) and Chicago, IL (65 grants).
Does Network for Good give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Network for Good's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4,733 of 4,733) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Network for Good's largest grantees?
Network for Good's largest 2024 grantees include Durable Capital for Sustainable Outcomes Inc ($27,470,534), Duwamish Tribal Services ($2,006,371) and Community Partners ($1,236,778 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($34,723), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Network for Good?
Network for Good reported $96.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $204.4M.
What does Network for Good fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to increase charitable giving to nonprofits by providing the public with an easy, safe, and efficient way to recommend grants to the public charity of their choice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Network for Good?
Network for Good has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check forgood.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Network for Good's EIN?
Network for Good's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0480736. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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