To use policy, research, and analysis to advance the well-being of Virginia communities, and improve the economic security and social opportunities of all Virginians.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$306K
+38.6% YoY
Grant Count
17
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+22.3% YoY
About The Commonwealth Institute for
Based on IRS filings
The Commonwealth Institute for is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $306K. Net investment income was $7K.
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 | $3,993,205 | $3,963,140 | $3,717,095 |
| Revenue | $2,284,570 | $2,357,980 | $2,298,835 |
| Expenses | $2,161,338 | $2,163,668 | $2,118,840 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,540 | $14,889 | $20,006 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community 5050 ($35,000), Virginia Community Voice ($25,000), Sacred Heart Center ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BlackHopeVA Richmond, VA | Support | $20,000 |
| Virginia Community Voice Richmond, VA | Healthcare EduGrassroots Organizing | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Center Richmond, VA | Healthcare EduGrassroots Organizing | $25,000 |
| Peter Paul RVA Richmond, VA | Healthcare EduGrassroots Organizing | $25,000 |
| Community 5050 Richmond, VA | Tax Policy Education | $35,000 |
| COSPU Harrisonburg, VA | Strategic PlanningGrassroots Organizing | $15,000 |
| Hebron VA Inc Petersburg, VA | Strategic PlanningGrassroots Organizing | $15,000 |
| Keeping Us Secure & Prosperous Norfolk, VA | Strategic PlanningGrassroots Organizing | $15,000 |
| FailSafeERA Fredericksburg, VA | Strategic PlanningGrassroots Organizing | $15,521 |
| I Vote For Me Richmond, VA | Strategic PlanningGrassroots Organizing | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Kenneth | President & CEO | 40 | $166,840 |
| Leigh Anne Collier | Senior Vice President | 40 | $125,465 |
| Jenny Sullivan | Member | 2 | — |
| Donna Waddell | Member | 2 | — |
| Bedelia Richards | Member | 2 | — |
| Marvin Gilliam | Member | 2 | — |
| Sharhonda Woods | Chair | 2 | — |
| Cassandra Willis | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Judy Conti | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Pierre Green | Treasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Commonwealth Institute for?
The Commonwealth Institute for is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in RICHMOND, VA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Commonwealth Institute for?
As of 2024, The Commonwealth Institute for holds $4.0M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $306K in 2024.
Where does The Commonwealth Institute for operate?
The Commonwealth Institute for has awarded grants in Michigan, Virginia.
What size grants does The Commonwealth Institute for award?
In 2024, The Commonwealth Institute for awarded 17 grants totaling $306K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Commonwealth Institute for's EIN?
The Commonwealth Institute for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1598303. 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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