Southern Vision Alliance
SEE SCHEDULE OSOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE (SVA) IS A JUSTICE-CENTERED, VALUES-BASED GRASSROOTS INTERMEDIARY ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE INCUBATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, CAPACITY BUILDING, COACHING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FRONTLINE ORGANIZING PROJECTS, LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AND COLLABORATIONS LED BY DIRECTLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. SOUTH.
Key facts about Southern Vision Alliance
- EIN
- 61-1639641
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $329,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- Average grant
- $9,153
- Median grant
- $6,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (24 of 36, 2024)
- Total assets
- $12,738,503
- Primary geography
- Florida (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Southern Vision Alliance funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Southern Vision Alliance's 36 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (17%), Georgia (13%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (3 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants). None of its 36 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Southern Vision Alliance open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 36 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.7M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$330K
-71.8% YoY
Grant Count
36
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-43.5% YoY
About Southern Vision Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Southern Vision Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $250K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 36 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,738,503 | $12,413,293 | $7,394,719 |
| Revenue | $28,431,434 | $11,306,598 | $6,154,369 |
| Expenses | $27,789,507 | $6,630,474 | $3,770,170 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $249,910 | $41,162 | $18,728 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Southern Vision Alliance
BISCUITS Grant
Southern Vision Alliance
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Carolina Youth Power Fund (CYPF)
Southern Vision Alliance
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Carolina Youth Power Fund Grant
Southern Vision Alliance
Amount
US $500 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Orange County Translatinas ($28,500), Dubois Institute for Entrepreneurship ($20,000), Highlander Research & Education Center ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ORANGE COUNTY TRANSLATINAS La Palma, CA | QMF AND NC COLLABORATIVE FOR STRONG LATINX COMMUNITIES GRANTS TO ASHEBORO LATINX SERVICES | $28,500 |
| DUBOIS INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP Dothan, AL | GRANT FOR SOUTH ALABAMA BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE | $20,000 |
| HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER New Market, TN | QMF GRANT - SOUTHERN INTERMEDIARIES PROJECT | $20,000 |
| GRIMALKIN RECORDS INC Dendron, VA | QMF GRANTS - GRIMALKIN RECORDS, INC. | $16,000 |
| SOUTHEASTERN IMMIGRANT RIGHTS NETWORK College Park, GA | NC COLLABORATIVE FOR STRONG LATINX COMMUNITIES GRANT | $15,000 |
| AFRO EROTIC BODY Richmond, VA | QMF GRANT - AFRO EROTIC BODY | $11,000 |
| ARCO IRIS EARTH CARE PROJECT Huntsville, AR | QMF GRANT - ARCO IRIS EARTH CARE PROJECT | $11,000 |
| BLACK LGBTQ LIBERATION INC Fort Lauderdale, FL | QMF GRANT - BLACK LGBTQ+ LIBERATION, INC | $11,000 |
| CAPITAL TEA INC Tallahassee, FL | QMF GRANT - CAPITAL TEA INC | $11,000 |
| OPERATION RESTORATION New Orleans, LA | QMF GRANT - SOUTHERN ORGANIZER ACADEMY | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Vincent | Executive Director | 40 | $137,581 |
| Peter Gilbert | Secretary | 0.33 | $1,000 |
| Jillian Johnson | Co-Chair | 0.33 | $2,000 |
| Bryan Perlmutter | Treasurer | 0.33 | $3,000 |
| Elizabeth Simpson | Co-Chair | 0.33 | $2,000 |
| Larsene Taylor | Member | 0.33 | $3,000 |
| Austin Thompson | Member | 0.33 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Vision Alliance?
Southern Vision Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in Durham, NC. It holds $12.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Southern Vision Alliance?
As of 2024, Southern Vision Alliance holds $12.7M in total assets with $28.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 36 grants totaling $330K in 2024.
Where does Southern Vision Alliance operate?
Southern Vision Alliance has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Southern Vision Alliance award?
In 2024, Southern Vision Alliance awarded 36 grants totaling $330K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southern Vision Alliance's EIN?
Southern Vision Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1639641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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