Social Current Inc
Social Current Inc is a public charity based in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, formed in 1992. It works to strengthen the social sector through accreditation, policy advocacy, training and resources, consulting, and collaboration, and it also makes grants.
Social Current Inc at a glance
In short: Social Current Inc gave $230K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $229,500
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,563
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $22,943,197
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (22% 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 Social Current Inc
- How to Apply
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The described grant process involves an application, panel review, and reporting requirements.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3493, Sturtevant, WI 53177
Phone: (212) 797-3000
Website: https://social-current.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Social Current Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pillsbury United Communities ($25K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Social Current is based in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were Texas (22%), Pennsylvania (11%), Minnesota (11%), Indiana (10%), and North Carolina (8%). Its website also describes a social-impact campaign seeking pilot communities across the United States and Canada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Social Current Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K 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 $230K (2024) to $527K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury United Communities Minneapolis, MN | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $25,000 |
| Buckner International Dallas, TX | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $20,000 |
| Buckner Children and Families Longview, TX | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $13,000 |
| Branches Inc Miami, FL | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $12,000 |
| Gladden Community House Columbus, OH | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $11,000 |
| Episcopal Community Service Philadelphia, PA | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $10,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation Frisco, TX | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $10,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Center Nashville, TN | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $10,000 |
| Queens Community House Forest Hills, NY | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $10,000 |
| Vetri Community Partnership Philadelphia, PA | Aramark Building Community Initiative | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,943,197 | $14,768,336 | $14,987,265 | $229,500 | 24 | $1,092,557 |
| 2023 | $24,648,118 | $14,696,029 | $15,458,619 | $267,600 | 29 | $463,170 |
| 2022 | $25,680,067 | $12,641,147 | $13,712,803 | $471,140 | 35 | $366,751 |
| 2021 | $9,111,549 | $10,631,550 | $6,844,956 | $526,500 | 37 | $3,886,800 |
| 2020 | $6,196,069 | $7,307,762 | $7,451,274 | $320,000 | 45 | $61,623 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Social Current’s mission is to “advocate for and implement equitable solutions to society’s toughest challenges through collaboration, innovation, policy, and practice excellence.” Its website says its vision is to ignite change for an equitable society where all people can thrive.
The organization reports that its main program is COA accreditation, an independent review of organizations’ and programs’ administrative functions and service delivery against standards of best practice. In 2024, Social Current accredited 401 organizations: 330 under standards for private organizations, 16 for public agencies, and 55 for child and youth development programs. It conducted 334 site visits and made 1,151 updates to existing standard sections.
Other work described in its filing includes child, family, and community well-being; child-welfare reform; leadership and organizational capacity; workforce resilience; and brain-science-informed approaches to workplace culture and psychological safety. Social Current also describes policy advocacy, practice resources, training, consulting, and convenings. Its 2025–2027 federal policy agenda identifies workforce stability and sustainability, financial health and sustainability, insurance affordability and accessibility, and health and well-being as priorities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Social Current reported 24 grants totaling $229,500. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $25,000, with a median of $8,500. The listed grants shared the purpose “Aramark Building Community Initiative.”
Among the larger awards were $25,000 to Pillsbury United Communities; $20,000 to Buckner International; $13,000 to Buckner Children and Families; $12,000 to Branches Inc; and $11,000 to Gladden Community House. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Episcopal Community Service, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Martha O’Bryan Center, Queens Community House, and Vetri Community Partnership, and $9,500 to Friends Association for Children.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Pillsbury United Communities says it works to co-create change toward a just society and thriving communities. Gladden Community House describes itself as a nonprofit providing a broad range of social services. National Breast Cancer Foundation says it provides early detection, education, and support services to people affected by breast cancer. Queens Community House describes itself as a multiservice settlement house supporting individuals and families to build healthy, inclusive communities. Friends Association for Children says it helps children and families in the Richmond area achieve their potential.
Social Current’s filing says applicants must be registered charitable organizations in their country. Its grant-selection process uses a blind panel review involving staff from network organizations, grant advisory committees, and local and national partners; applicants to a particular request for proposals cannot serve as reviewers for that process. Proposals are expected to describe anticipated impact and short- and long-term goals. The organization reports receiving periodic progress reports and financial reports from grantees, and requiring a report confirming that funds were used for the purpose in the original application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Annette Rodriguez as chair, Tracy Wareing Evans as vice-chair, Reuben Rotman as treasurer, and Adria Johnson as secretary. Directors listed are Ralph Bayard, Alexandra L. Cawthorne Gaines, Richard J. Cohen, Melissa Devlin, Christa A. Hamilton, and Lenora Hardy-Foster.
Social Current Inc is led by Jody Levison-Johnson, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 10 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jody Levison-Johnson
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$287K (2022) → $381K (2024)
Michael De Cicco
Senior Director of Marketing, Comms & President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$141K (2023) → $141K (2024)
Annette Rodriguez
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair of the Board, 2021
Chair of the Board → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Seoane
Senior Director-Network Retention
Senior Dir.-Network Retention → Senior Director - Network Retention, 2023
Senior Director - Network Retention → Senior Director-Network Retention, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $136K (2024)
Karen Johnson
Senior Director of Change in Mind
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$128K (2022) → $128K (2024)
Blair Abelle-Kiser
Senior Director of Gov't Affairs
Senior Director of Gov't Affairs & Policy → Senior Director of Gov't Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $132K (2024)
John Sidoti
Senior Director of Information Tech.
Senior Director of Information Technology → Senior Director of Information Tech., 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $137K (2024)
Melissa Devlin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Sanborn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Bayard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra L. Cawthorne Gaines
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Cohen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Jackson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Sample Ward
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christa A. Hamilton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lenora Hardy-Foster
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arabella Perez
Chief Operating Officer
Director → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024)
James Carr
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$148K (2022) → $195K (2024)
Lenore Schell
Senior Vice President Strategic Bus. Innovation
Senior Vice President & Strategic Bus. Innovation → Senior Vice President Strategic Bus. Innovation, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $155K (2024)
Sarah Beth Lardie
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$43K (2024)
Tracy Wareing Evans
Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adria Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reuben Rotman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Donald W. Layden Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Edgar Ramirez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Blau (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Amy Templeman (2022–2023) — Senior Director, Child & Family Well-Being
- Former: Charles Montorio-Archer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Father Steven Boes (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ruby Goyal-Carkeek (2022–2023) — Senior Vice President & Accreditation
- Former: Arabella Perez Director (2023) — COO · Filing note: Until
- Former: Bob Bailey (2023) — Director
- Former: Debora Matthews (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Undraye Howard (2020–2022) — Vice President Eq., Div., Incl. & Engage.
- Former: Cortney Stapleton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Droesch (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Timothy Kobussen (2022) — Senior Director of Network Growth
- Former: Alexandra L. Cawthorne (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Father Steven Boes Ms (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Hollie (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Molly Greenman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard J. Cohen Ph D. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan N. Dreyfus (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Amy Templeman Director (2021) — Of Impact - Safety & Resilience
- Former: Denise Capaci (2021) — Director
- Former: Hope Liu (2021) — Director of Organizational Learning
- Former: Ilana Levinson (2021) — Senior Director of Government Affairs
- Former: Jody Levison-Johnson President (2021) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Michelle Hinton (2021) — Director of Impact-Population Health
- Former: Amy Templeman - Director Of (2020) — Impact - Safety & Resilience
- Former: Claudia Aguirre (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel E. Dawes (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hope Q. Liu Director (2020) — Of Organizational Learning
- Former: Ilana Levinson Senior (2020) — Senior Director of Government Affairs
- Former: Kristi Scharl (2020) — CFO -
- Former: Lenore Schell - Senior Vp (2020) — Strategic Bus. Innovation
- Former: Michelle Hinton - Director Of (2020) — Impact-Population Health
- Former: Milton J. Little Jr. (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen C. Mack (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 $381K, to Jody Levison-Johnson (President and CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Social Current Inc
How much does Social Current Inc give each year?
Social Current Inc gave $230K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $268K across 29 grants.
What is Social Current Inc's typical grant size?
Social Current Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $9,563, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Social Current Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Social Current Inc give grants?
Social Current Inc's top state is Texas, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Monroe, NC (2 grants).
Does Social Current Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Social Current Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aramark Building Community Initiative" (24 grants).
Who are Social Current Inc's largest grantees?
Social Current Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pillsbury United Communities ($25,000), Buckner International ($20,000) and Buckner Children and Families ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Social Current Inc?
Social Current Inc reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.8M.
What does Social Current Inc fund?
Social Current’s mission is to “advocate for and implement equitable solutions to society’s toughest challenges through collaboration, innovation, policy, and practice excellence.” Its website says its vision is to ignite change for an equitable society where all people can thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Social Current Inc?
The described grant process involves an application, panel review, and reporting requirements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Social Current Inc's EIN?
Social Current Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1709925. 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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