Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
Promotes increased effective and responsible philanthropy to improve the health and vitality of the region and all who live here.
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers at a glance
In short: Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,116,607
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -94.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,116,607
- +1802.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,116,607
- Total assets
- $1,577,918
- -57.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Break a Difference (Bad) ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 52 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers gives
- Giving grew 115% 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 $277K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Break a Difference (Bad) Baltimore, MD | Pass Through Grant | $1,116,607 |
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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 | $1,577,918 | $1,718,351 | $3,158,656 | $1,116,607 | 1 | $28 |
| 2023 | $3,682,958 | $3,945,378 | $5,722,343 | $997,544 | 17 | $505 |
| 2022 | $5,838,205 | $4,207,664 | $5,169,149 | $277,000 | 8 | $19,564 |
| 2021 | $7,227,473 | $5,347,211 | $4,852,674 | $519,900 | 13 | $43,241 |
| 2020 | $6,597,883 | $4,623,204 | $4,357,227 | $839,500 | 13 | $18,029 |
About Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
Based on IRS filings
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $28.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers is led by Gloria Nauden, CEO on the 2024 filing; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gloria Nauden
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2024)
Marla M. Dean
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aubrie Odell
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Sharifa Love Schnur
Director of Membership
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2024)
Ayris Scales
Board Member
Managing Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$103K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Crystal Townsend
Former Treasurer & Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Former Treasurer & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hanh Le
Former Secretary & Board Member
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Former Secretary & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Peeler
Former Chair & Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Former Chair & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Wagner
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Lynch
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Misiko Andere
Former Vc & Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Former Vc & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonia Wellons
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Squire
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anand Dholakia
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Duffy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Branden Isaac
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Harris
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Andrew Russo (2021–2023) — Co-Founder, Director & Nsfn
- Former: Channing Wickham (2021–2023) — Executive Director & Wap
- Former: Kirra Jarratt (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ruth Latoison Ifill (2021–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Diana Alonzo Watkins (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Clarence Fluker (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Crytsal Carr Townsend (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: George Askew (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Servidio (2023) — Deputy Executive Director & Wap
- Former: Leni Dworkis (2023) — Director, Programs & Ops.
- Former: Rebecca Cisek (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Owen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carmen Rodriquez (2020–2022) — Director, Talent & Oper. Former Hce
- Former: Celeste James (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracye Funn (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Isaac Castillo (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nancie Lunch (2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Bowers (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Madye Henson (2020–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: Nicky Goren (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Burns (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susie Lee (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nancie Suzuki (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Pittman (2021) — Director & Member Experience
- Former: Amanda Adare (2020) — Director Talent & Operations
- Former: Anderw Russo (2020) — Co-Founder & Director Nfsn
- Former: Graham McLaughlin (2020) — Director
- Former: Gretchen Greiner-Lott (2020) — Vice President
- Former: John Channing Wickham (2020) — Executive Director Wash. Aids Pship
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 $166K, to Sharifa Love Schnur (DIR. of Membership (Until 11/2024)). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
How much does Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers give each year?
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $998K across 17 grants.
How large is Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers?
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers operate?
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia.
What is Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers's EIN?
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1756853. 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 October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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