The Funders Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity located in Coral Gables, Florida. Formed in 1999, the organization serves as a philanthropy-serving entity and resource hub for foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other partners. The organization operates as a robust network of more than 130 national, regional, and community foundations across the U.S. and Canada working to create sustainable, prosperous, and just communities and regions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-16.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$871K
-41.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
-55.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+33.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Funders Network exists to inspire, strengthen, and expand funding and philanthropic leadership that yields environmentally sustainable, socially equitable, and economically prosperous regions and communities. The organization embraces a foundational and cross-cutting commitment to racial equity to address environmental, economic, and social injustices.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Environmental quality, protection, and beautification
- Pollution abatement and control services
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
- Economic development
The organization's work addresses issues created by suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment, with particular emphasis on restoring prosperity in older industrial cities and creating equitable, just, and environmentally sustainable communities.
Grantmaking
The Funders Network provides support through multiple mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily funds efforts in Colorado, California, and Texas, with a national and cross-border focus across the U.S. and Canada.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024-2025):
- Total Assets: $4,339,906
- Total Revenue: $3,728,913 (2025)
- Total Expenses: $4,695,706 (2025)
- Total Giving: $871,441
- Average Grant Amount: Varies by program
- Median Grant Amount: Varies by program
Staff: 14 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,339,906 | $5,164,124 | $6,186,828 |
| Revenue | $3,728,913 | $4,368,529 | $4,696,100 |
| Expenses | $4,695,706 | $4,964,257 | $5,530,248 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,988 | $41,443 | $25,452 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Funders Network Inc
Partners for Places Equity Pilot Initiative
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Amount
$405,000 (for 7 cities in recent round)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Partners for Places Jobs and Inclusive Infrastructure Initiative Grants
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Amount
US $45,000 - US $120,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program
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Amount
$1.7 million (recent round); $5+ million total awarded to date
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DON HICKMAN | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| SHEENA SOLOMON | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| SURABHI PANDIT | VICE-CHAIRPE | 1 | — |
| KARLA TWEDT-BALL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH LOVE | SECRETARY&DI | 1 | — |
| LISA JACOBSON | SECRETARY&DI | 1 | — |
| ISABEL BARRIOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA BOEHLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHAN BOON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHAN BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAYING HANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANEL HINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TREYE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KUMAR RAJ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHANIEL SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK TRAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DION CARTWRIGHT | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $250,108 |
| MAUREEN LAWLESS MESTEPEY | EXECUTIVE VP | 40 | $173,328 |
| ANN F WALLACE | VPOFPRGRMS&P | 40 | $157,611 |
| JENNIFER CUMMINGS | CFO | 40 | $148,499 |
| TERESITA NEGRETE | SRDIRCOMMUNI | 40 | $134,341 |
| ALLISON JAI O'DELL | DIR.DATA & I | 40 | $117,614 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization maintains active programming and engagement with its membership network. Recent activities include:
Annual conferences and convenings
Working groups on cross-cutting issues
Pooled grantmaking initiatives
Leadership development programs, including the PLACES program (Partners for Places Leadership and Community Engagement Series)
Partners for Places: Meet the New Grantees! \u2013 The Funders NetworkOngoing support for the Urban Water Funders Group
Recent grant awards include support to organizations such as Friendship House Association of American Indians through the Partners for Places program.
Partners for Places: Meet the New Grantees! \u2013 The Funders NetworkSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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