ReflectUS
ReflectUS accelerates and maximizes the collective impact of change makers working to expand political leadership of, by, and for all women.
ReflectUS at a glance
In short: ReflectUS gave $820K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $102K), top state Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $819,500
- +46.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $102,438
- +46.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $387,355
- -86.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Maryland (37% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who ReflectUS funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Represent Woman ($305K). Together the top 8 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 30 grants of 33 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How ReflectUS gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $560K (2019) to $820K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $820K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Represent Woman Takoma Park, MD | Research | $305,000 |
| She Should Run Washington, DC | Research | $92,000 |
| National Hispanic leadership Agenda Washington, DC | Research | $72,500 |
| Higher Heights Leadership Fund Brooklyn, NY | Research | $70,000 |
| Vote Run Lead Inc New York, NY | Research | $70,000 |
| Ignite Oakland, CA | Research | $70,000 |
| Asian Pacific American Institute Washington, DC | Research | $70,000 |
| Women's Public Leadership Network Atlanta, GA | Research | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $387,355 | $6,716 | $1,975,628 | $819,500 | 8 | $5,222 |
| 2021 | $2,932,365 | $179,560 | $1,319,861 | $560,000 | 8 | $942 |
| 2020 | $3,460,619 | $35,544 | $1,285,292 | $720,000 | 9 | $59 |
| 2019 | $4,792,462 | $5,040,218 | $762,306 | $560,000 | 8 | — |
About ReflectUS
Based on IRS filings
ReflectUS is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $387K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $820K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ReflectUS is led by Tiffany Gardner, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Tiffany Gardner
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $142K (2022)
Larissa Martinez co Womens Public L
Director
Director & Co CEO → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $0 (2022)
Cynthia Richie Terrell co Represent
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Loos Cutraro co She Should Run
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Vilardi co Vote Run Lead
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke co APAIC
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glynda Carr co Higher Heights Leade
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Guillermo co iGNITE
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Lopez co LatinasRepresent
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gosa
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $258K (2022)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Anne Moses co iGNITE (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mindy Finn co Empowered Women (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Andrea Senteno co LatinasRepresent (2020) — Director
- Former: Kristin Hayden co Ignite (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Andrea Senteno co Latinas Represent (2019) — Director
- Former: Antonia Berrios (2019) — Director
- Former: Kerry Healey (2019) — Director
- Former: Kristin Hayden (2019) — Co CEO
- Former: Tanisha Sullivan (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $258K, to Laura Gosa (CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about ReflectUS
How much does ReflectUS give each year?
ReflectUS gave $820K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $560K across 8 grants.
What is ReflectUS's typical grant size?
ReflectUS's median grant in 2022 was $70,000, and its average grant was $102,438, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does ReflectUS give grants?
ReflectUS's top state is Maryland, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (29%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does ReflectUS give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on ReflectUS's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (8 grants).
Who are ReflectUS's largest grantees?
ReflectUS's largest 2022 grantees include Represent Woman ($305,000), She Should Run ($92,000) and National Hispanic leadership Agenda ($72,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is ReflectUS?
ReflectUS reported $387K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is ReflectUS?
ReflectUS is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $387K in total assets as of 2022.
What is ReflectUS's EIN?
ReflectUS's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5151918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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