The DC Central Kitchen Inc
We use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities. Dcck prepares people facing high barriers to employment for culinary careers, and creates jobs for our graduates through innovative programs that expand access to healthy foods.
The DC Central Kitchen Inc at a glance
In short: The DC Central Kitchen Inc gave $449K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $449,382
- +1077.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,173
- +194.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $42,984,494
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The DC Central Kitchen Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dreaming Out Loud ($125K). Together the top 8 received $449K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The DC Central Kitchen Inc gives
- Giving grew 750% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $449K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $449K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dreaming Out Loud Washington, DC | Supporting Food Pantry Programming and Operations | $125,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation New York, NY | Meditation training for culinary job training students and alumni | $125,000 |
| DC Food Project Washington, DC | Supporting Food Pantry Operations | $82,382 |
| Stanton Supermarket Washington, DC | Supporting Program Retail Partners | $27,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC | Supporting Food Pantry Programming and Operations | $25,000 |
| House of Ruth Washington, DC | Supporting Food Pantry Programming and Operations | $25,000 |
| My Seniors Keeper Foundation Washington, DC | Supporting Food Pantry Programming and Operations | $20,000 |
| Suited for Change Washington, DC | Supporting Food Pantry Programming and Operations | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,984,494 | $31,132,475 | $41,655,690 | $449,382 | 8 | $1,055,816 |
| 2024 | $52,843,178 | $40,436,058 | $34,926,121 | $38,154 | 2 | $1,108,096 |
| 2023 | $46,619,213 | $26,058,356 | $26,289,504 | $17,408 | 2 | $694,016 |
| 2022 | $45,835,881 | $30,154,665 | $20,566,130 | $52,866 | 4 | $1,171,653 |
| 2021 | $33,380,527 | $42,893,346 | $18,744,008 | $130,149 | 5 | $50,322 |
About The DC Central Kitchen Inc
Based on IRS filings
The DC Central Kitchen Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $43.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $449K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The DC Central Kitchen Inc is led by Michael F. Curtin Jr., CEO on every filing since 2021; 9 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael F. Curtin Jr.
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$224K (2021) → $777K (2025)
Leticia Proctor
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Moore
CDO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$153K (2021) → $259K (2025)
Andrew Finke
Former COO
COO → Former COO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$137K (2021) → $317K (2025)
Glenda Cognevich
CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$163K (2021) → $472K (2025)
Ja'sent Brown
Cpo
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $205K (2025)
Tee Okasi-Nwozo
Chco
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $247K (2025)
Beverley Wheeler
Cko
Board Member → Cko, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$186K (2025)
Dusty Dawn Cooper
COO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$179K (2025)
Thomas Wright
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$32K (2025)
Eric Zimmerman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Biscarr
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hollman
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Klein
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Frimpong
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Bradshaw
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dupree Braswell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elise Pas
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Hendricksen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priya Sarathy Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Kuhn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Townsend
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Someko Hanson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Amy Zerante (2024) — Director of Procurement
- Former: Anna Bard (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Steenland (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darius Baxter (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gail Chambers (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Heidi Biggs Brock (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kn Vinod (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Creamer (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Marcia Chatelain (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Radhika Mohan (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barry James (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jerome Tennille (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Sproesser (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lavdena Adams Orr (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Liz Noe (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Raquel McConnico (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kisha Marshall (2023) — Director of Contract Meals
- Former: Joseph Tolbert (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Tyree (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Kwitowski (2022) — Director of Contract Meals
- Former: Dev Ganesan (2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Don Shapiro (2021) — Chair
- Former: Edward Kwitowski (2021) — Director of School Foods
- Former: George Munz (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Andronaco (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Hollinger (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Micheline Mendelsohn (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Samuel Thomas (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $777K, to Michael F Curtin Jr (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The DC Central Kitchen Inc
How much does The DC Central Kitchen Inc give each year?
The DC Central Kitchen Inc gave $449K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $38K across 2 grants.
What is The DC Central Kitchen Inc's typical grant size?
The DC Central Kitchen Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,000, and its average grant was $56,173, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The DC Central Kitchen Inc give grants?
The DC Central Kitchen Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does The DC Central Kitchen Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The DC Central Kitchen Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Food Pantry Programming and Operations" (5 grants).
Who are The DC Central Kitchen Inc's largest grantees?
The DC Central Kitchen Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dreaming Out Loud ($125,000), David Lynch Foundation ($125,000) and DC Food Project ($82,382), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The DC Central Kitchen Inc?
The DC Central Kitchen Inc reported $43.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.1M.
What is The DC Central Kitchen Inc's EIN?
The DC Central Kitchen Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1584936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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