Resources for Community Development
Resources for Community Development creates and preserves affordable housing for people with the fewest options, to build community and enrich lives.
Resources for Community Development at a glance
In short: Resources for Community Development gave $6.5M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,532,254
- -37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,088,709
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $203,339
- Total assets
- $104,268,343
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Resources for Community Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was State of California Housing and Community Development Division ($5.6M). Together the top 6 received $6.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.5M (2025) to $12.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of California Housing and Community Development Division Sacramento, CA | Passthrough Development Grants on Transit-Oriented Development. | $5,552,117 |
| Fox Courts LP Berkeley, CA | AHP Loan Forgiveness | $395,000 |
| 112 Alves Lane Inc Berkeley, CA | RCD Contribution Partial Shinsei IMF to Alves Inc. | $205,994 |
| Alameda County Oakland, CA | Passthrough Development Grants on Transit-Oriented Development. | $200,683 |
| Alameda County Community Development Agency Hayward, CA | Passthrough Development Grants on Transit-Oriented Development. | $148,685 |
| Aspen Drive Housing Inc Berkeley, CA | RCD Pass-Through Aspen Cpuc Grant | $29,775 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,268,343 | $27,269,622 | $25,848,898 | $6,532,254 | 6 | $1,663,560 |
| 2024 | $101,999,952 | $23,269,910 | $20,787,064 | $10,432,017 | 4 | $606,729 |
| 2023 | $105,128,932 | $33,974,979 | $22,901,085 | $12,666,772 | 4 | $974,559 |
| 2021 | $96,062,832 | $13,607,854 | $9,831,007 | — | — | $585,157 |
| 2020 | $93,266,557 | $6,994,658 | $9,463,493 | — | — | $851,151 |
About Resources for Community Development
Based on IRS filings
Resources for Community Development is a public charity, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $104.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6.5M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Resources for Community Development is led by Dan Sawislak, CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Sawislak
CEO
On filings since 2020
38.5 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $251K (2025)
Janet Kennedy
Chair
Treasurer → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Bookhart
Director of Real Estate Development
Director of Real Estate Development → Director of Real Estate Deveopment, 2024
Director of Real Estate Deveopment → Director of Real Estate Development, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $186K (2025)
Dan Hardy
Director of I.t.
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $151K (2025)
Nick Griffin
Director of Asset Management
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $141K (2025)
David Tom
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marian Wolfe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willie Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Goodwin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Davidson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aya Romero
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mi Chun
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Ackerman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Knecht
CFO
On filings since 2020
38.5 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $180K (2025)
Katherine McKean
Controller
On filings since 2020
38.5 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Nick Cranmer
Associate Director of Red Acq
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Artise Hardy
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kattye Giles
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philp Palmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Courtney Jones (2020–2024) — Director-Left on
- Former: Dianna Garrett (2020–2024) — Director-Left on
- Former: Susan Shelton (2020–2024) — Director-Left on
- Former: Nicole Theus (2023) — Director of People Operations
- Former: Jessica Sheldon (2020–2021) — Assistant Director of Hsg Development
- Former: Rick Judd (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jodi Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Neil Mayer (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter K. Poon (2020) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $251K, to Dan Sawislak (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Resources for Community Development
How much does Resources for Community Development give each year?
Resources for Community Development gave $6.5M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.4M across 4 grants.
What is Resources for Community Development's typical grant size?
Resources for Community Development's median grant in 2025 was $203,339, and its average grant was $1,088,709, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Resources for Community Development give grants?
Resources for Community Development gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (3 grants).
Does Resources for Community Development give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Resources for Community Development's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Resources for Community Development's largest grantees?
Resources for Community Development's largest 2025 grantees include State of California Housing and Community Development Division ($5,552,117), Fox Courts LP ($395,000) and 112 Alves Lane Inc ($205,994), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Resources for Community Development?
Resources for Community Development reported $104.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.3M.
What is Resources for Community Development's EIN?
Resources for Community Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2952466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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