The Village Initiative
Helping ex-offenders and their families rebuild their lives
The Village Initiative at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,849,916
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,619,984
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $804,928
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Village Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Familia Dean Lozoya Foundation Kansas City, KS | Purchase hot spots for students without wi-fi | $45,000 |
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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 | $2,849,916 | $1,619,984 | $804,928 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,134,956 | $1,973,007 | $570,705 | — | — | $20,527 |
| 2022 | $718,352 | $1,032,458 | $486,730 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $232,992 | $566,002 | $395,300 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $157,070 | $608,375 | $496,320 | $45,000 | 1 | — |
About The Village Initiative
Based on IRS filings
The Village Initiative is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Kansas City, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Village Initiative is led by Randy George, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randy George
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Merrill Bennekin
Board Chair
Co-Board Chair → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Searcy
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee London
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolanda Greenlaw
Director
Assistant Financial Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron McCleary
Director
New on the 2024 filing
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scherrill Haltom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Williams
Assistant Financial Secretary
Assistant Financial Secretary → Assitant Financial Secretary, 2022
Assitant Financial Secretary → Assistant Financial Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Darrin Kennedy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Maxwell (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Riley Lockridge (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Selena Overton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rolanda Greenlaw Williams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Sanderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William White Sr. (2020–2021) — Finanial Secretary
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 $30K, to Randy George (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Village Initiative
How large is The Village Initiative?
The Village Initiative reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is The Village Initiative?
The Village Initiative is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Kansas City, KS. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Village Initiative operate?
The Village Initiative has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is The Village Initiative's EIN?
The Village Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0808727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
Live grants for the work The Village Initiative funds
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