SMART GROWTH AMERICA ENVISIONS A COUNTRY WHERE NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, OR WHO YOU ARE, YOU CAN ENJOY LIVING IN A PLACE THAT IS HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS, AND RESILIENT. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF LIVABLE PLACES, HEALTHY PEOPLE, AND SHARED PROSPERITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+7.4% YoY
Revenue
$5.9M
-48.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$19K
+55.5% YoY
Expenses
$9.7M
+42.6% YoY
About Smart Growth America
Based on IRS filings
Smart Growth America is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,610,090 | $8,950,749 | $4,184,956 |
| Revenue | $5,907,576 | $11,543,859 | $5,687,747 |
| Expenses | $9,699,726 | $6,801,486 | $5,599,594 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,212 | $12,353 | $3,031 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Smart Growth America
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY COTTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDRE LEROUX | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANITA COZART | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ASHOK GUPTA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CAMILLE MANNING BROOME | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE ARIGONI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EMEKA MONEME | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JACK MACHEK | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JEREMY MADSEN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MADELINE FRASER COOK | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARLA BILONIK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICE FREY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER KASABACH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER PARK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHALINI VAJHALA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEWART SCHAWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SUSAN D DAGGETT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CALVIN GLADNEY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $288,000 |
| CELINE OKOH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $144,781 |
| KATHARINE BURGESS | VP, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $178,574 |
| ERICA COVA | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $152,250 |
| ELIZABETH OSBORNE | VP, TRANSPORTATION FOR AME | 40 | $193,858 |
| JOHN ROBERT SMITH | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $174,858 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smart Growth America?
Smart Growth America is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $9.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Smart Growth America?
As of 2024, Smart Growth America holds $9.6M in total assets with $5.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Smart Growth America operate?
Smart Growth America has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington.
What is Smart Growth America's EIN?
Smart Growth America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0038938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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