Van Ness Group Inc
To make Van Ness a beautiful, sustainable, walkable and vibrant economic and cultural hub.
Van Ness Group Inc at a glance
In short: Van Ness Group Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $102,995
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Van Ness Group Inc
Open Grants
19 open opportunities from Van Ness Group Inc
Who Van Ness Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rosemary Bistro Cafe ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Van Ness Group Inc gives
- Giving fell 81% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $54K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Bistro Cafe Washington, DC | — | $7,500 |
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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 | $102,995 | $263,621 | $263,467 | $7,500 | 1 | $13 |
| 2024 | $90,315 | $241,087 | $237,427 | $18,000 | 3 | $14 |
| 2023 | $96,975 | $243,596 | $246,731 | $18,000 | 3 | $7 |
| 2022 | $95,925 | $242,387 | $241,220 | $38,800 | 10 | $12 |
| 2021 | $90,406 | $244,068 | $242,533 | $45,180 | 9 | $6 |
| 2020 | $89,873 | $212,556 | $200,827 | $54,000 | 10 | $1,286 |
About Van Ness Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
Van Ness Group Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $13.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Ness Group Inc is led by Gloria Garcia Ramos, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria Garcia Ramos
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $96K (2025)
Carolyn Godavitarne
Chair
Vice President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Ross
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Loescher
Vice Chair
Executive at Large → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Bryan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonquilyn Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Wall
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Saul
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Carlson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Zorpette
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Barbara Lardy (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Sands (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Sam Wilson (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Chuck Schilke (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Underwood (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joff Masukawa (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marlene Berlin (2023) — President
- Former: Zach Friedlis (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gloria Garcia (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $96K, to Gloria Garcia Ramos (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Van Ness Group Inc
How much does Van Ness Group Inc give each year?
Van Ness Group Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18K across 3 grants.
How large is Van Ness Group Inc?
Van Ness Group Inc reported $103K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $264K.
What is Van Ness Group Inc?
Van Ness Group Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Van Ness Group Inc operate?
Van Ness Group Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Van Ness Group Inc's EIN?
Van Ness Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4750965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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