Washington Nationals Philanthropies
Washington Nationals Philanthropies is the official charitable arm of the washington nationals. Its mission is to help children, families, and communities thrive through sports-based youth development and access to healthy food. The organization delivers on this commitment by spurring investment in community-based programs that address the disparity of opportunity for residents of the region.
Washington Nationals Philanthropies at a glance
In short: Washington Nationals Philanthropies gave $123K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,510
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,418
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,040,384
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Washington Nationals Philanthropies
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Washington Nationals Philanthropies
Who Washington Nationals Philanthropies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project 34 ($57K). Together the top 6 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 61 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Washington Nationals Philanthropies gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2022) to $714K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project 34 Scottsdale, AZ | General Operating Support | $57,000 |
| Bananas Foster Inc Savannah, GA | General Operating Support | $15,510 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,040,384 | $3,483,665 | $4,257,731 | $122,510 | 6 | $102,403 |
| 2023 | $11,108,527 | $7,212,701 | $5,653,269 | $167,540 | 9 | $47,722 |
| 2022 | $7,027,954 | $3,999,305 | $6,357,193 | $106,810 | 4 | $56,044 |
| 2021 | $8,857,322 | $4,334,499 | $5,976,149 | $211,894 | 12 | $417,303 |
| 2020 | $5,517,795 | $2,783,276 | $3,624,609 | $713,733 | 30 | $22,824 |
About Washington Nationals Philanthropies
Based on IRS filings
Washington Nationals Philanthropies is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $102K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Nationals Philanthropies is led by Tal Alter, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tal Alter
CEO
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$228K (2022) → $208K (2024)
Lauren McCarthy
Executive Director
Senior Director & Development → Vice President & Development, 2023
Vice President & Development → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2022) → $189K (2024)
Rick Schifter
Chair
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Decerbo
Senior Director & Marketing
Director & Marketing → Senior Director & Marketing, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $136K (2024)
Charles Sperduto
Senior Director, Civic Eng & Oper
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Nicholas Sussman
Senior Director & Academy Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Alison Kutler
Board Member
Member, Nominating & Governance Committee → Member, Nominating & Governance Com, 2021
Member, Nominating & Governance Com → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dhani Jones
Board Member
Member, Talent & Compensation Committee → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Seeber
Board Member
Member, Finance & Audit Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lerner
Board Member
Member, Finance & Audit Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lexi Bataillon
Board Member
Member, Talent & Compensation Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla Lerner Tanenbaum
Board Member
Member, Nominating & Governance Committee → Member, Nominating & Governance Com, 2021
Member, Nominating & Governance Com → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cohen
Board Member
Member, Finance & Audit Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skip Spriggs
Board Member
Chair, Finance & Audit Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Gillis
Board Member
Member, Talent & Compensation Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Lewis
Board Member
Member, Finance & Audit Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Carney
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paxton Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tatiana Torres
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Del Guercio
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Lewis Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: John Bramlette (2020–2022) — COO
- Former: Kate Greenberg (2020–2022) — Cmdo
- Former: Reggie Van Lee (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Madnick (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Alexander (2022) — Managing Drctr & Orgnztnl Prfrmnce
- Former: Maria Evans (2020–2021) — Chair, Talent & Compensation Committee
- Former: Tamara W. Lawson (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Collective Impa
- Former: Jennifer Cartland (2020) — Executive Director & Youth Baseball Academy
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 $208K, to Tal Alter (CEO (Thru 10/2024)). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Nationals Philanthropies
How much does Washington Nationals Philanthropies give each year?
Washington Nationals Philanthropies gave $123K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $168K across 9 grants.
What is Washington Nationals Philanthropies's typical grant size?
Washington Nationals Philanthropies's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,418, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Nationals Philanthropies give grants?
Washington Nationals Philanthropies's top state is Arizona, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (20%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Washington Nationals Philanthropies give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Washington Nationals Philanthropies's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Washington Nationals Philanthropies's largest grantees?
Washington Nationals Philanthropies's largest 2024 grantees include Project 34 ($57,000), Bananas Foster Inc ($15,510) and Jackie Robinson Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Washington Nationals Philanthropies?
Washington Nationals Philanthropies reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Washington Nationals Philanthropies?
Washington Nationals Philanthropies is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Washington, DC. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Washington Nationals Philanthropies's EIN?
Washington Nationals Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2034830. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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