We Are Down Home
Focus on small town and rural organizing specifically building multi racial base reflective of demographics of the counties and state.
We Are Down Home at a glance
In short: We Are Down Home gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,111,729
- +196.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who We Are Down Home funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beloved Community Center of Greensboro Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $20K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloved Community Center of Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC | To assist the center in expanding the quality of leadership with unity and justice. | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with We Are Down Home?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,111,729 | $7,443,086 | $2,806,996 | $10,000 | 1 | $3,141 |
| 2023 | $2,395,372 | $2,718,437 | $3,076,755 | — | — | $1,565 |
| 2022 | $1,943,010 | $2,378,039 | $1,631,764 | $20,000 | 1 | $1,418 |
| 2021 | $1,177,766 | $2,334,176 | $1,538,800 | — | — | $687 |
About We Are Down Home
Based on IRS filings
We Are Down Home is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greensboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Are Down Home is led by Dreama Caldwell, Co-Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dreama Caldwell
Co-Executive Director
Executive Codirector → Co-Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
27.5 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $123K (2024)
Todd Zimmer
Co-Executive Director
Exective Codirector → Co-Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
27.5 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $124K (2024)
Faith Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Morales
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sondra Youdelman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ashley McDermott (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brigid Flaherty (2021) — Coexecutive Director
- Former: Kendra Johnson (2021) — Officer
- Former: Theo Leukbe (2021) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $124K, to Todd Zimmer (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about We Are Down Home
How much does We Are Down Home give each year?
We Are Down Home gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is We Are Down Home?
We Are Down Home reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is We Are Down Home?
We Are Down Home is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greensboro, NC. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does We Are Down Home operate?
We Are Down Home has awarded grants in Missouri, North Carolina.
What is We Are Down Home's EIN?
We Are Down Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1247155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work We Are Down Home funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in We Are Down Home's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Intl Union of Painters and Allied
Raytown, MO
A labor organization for the improvement of working conditions in the painting, decoration, industrial and glazing trades. Represents union members to ensure that they have safe and proper working conditions as negotiated by collective bargaining agreements and to ensure that they are paid the proper wage rates and benefits as negotiated.
Assets
$5.7M
Grants
2
Total Given
$41K
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation
Washington, DC
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation (bisc foundation) strengthens democracy by conducting research to better understand public attitudes toward issues and the role ballot measures play in our democracy.
Assets
$6.0M
Grants
2
Total Given
$120K
Hester Street Collaborative Inc
New York, NY
To promote architecture, design and art in the community through the development of educational programs and improvements of the physical neighborhood.
Assets
$876K
Grants
2
Total Given
$100K
Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville Inc
Asheville, NC
The Racial Justice Coalition includes representatives of organizations in Asheville-Buncombe County with racial justice in our missions. We come together in commitment to racial equity and to advocate for the rights of people of color.
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$52K
Robert & Paulette File Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$259K
Grants
4
Total Given
$5K
Women's Professional Forum
Greensboro, NC
The foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for women and girls to achieve their leadership and professional dreams.
Assets
$735K
Grants
4
Total Given
$27K
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from We Are Down Home's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
We Are Down Home down — hundreds of funders to go?