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Westside Future Fund Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 47-3015082 Website

To advance a compassionate approach to neighborhood revitalization that creates a diverse, mixed-income community, improves the quality of life for current and future residents and elevates the historic westside's unique history and culture.

Westside Future Fund Inc at a glance

In short: Westside Future Fund Inc gave $358K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$358,054
-54.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
-66.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$59,676
+36.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$85,442,524
+10.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Westside Future Fund Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Operation Hope Inc: $100KOperation Hope Inc$100KThe Beloved Community: $80KThe Beloved Community$80KMorehouse College Inc: $50KMorehouse College Inc$50KSpelman College: $50KSpelman College$50KTuskegee Airmen Academy: $47KTuskegee Airmen Academy$47KOaksatl Community Development Inc: $32KOaksatl Community DevelopmentInc$32K

The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Hope Inc ($100K). Together the top 6 received $358K.

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K9$50–100K13$100–250K4$250–500K3$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 52 (44%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AtlantaNorcross

How Westside Future Fund Inc gives

  • Giving fell 81% 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

$0$1M$2M$3M7 grants2020 9 grants2021 12 grants2022 18 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $358K (2024) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $358K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Operation Hope Inc Atlanta, GAFinancial Wellness Coaching$100,000
The Beloved Community Atlanta, GACommunity Support$80,000
Morehouse College Inc Atlanta, GAEducation/Support of Schools$50,000
Spelman College Atlanta, GAEducation/Support of Schools$50,000
Tuskegee Airmen Academy Atlanta, GAEducation/Support of Schools$46,542
Oaksatl Community Development Inc Atlanta, GACommunity Support$31,512
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$85,442,524$14,237,481$8,855,605$358,0546$454,748
2023$77,625,307$12,477,368$9,907,794$785,80818$275,781
2022$69,493,317$13,673,191$8,813,399$1,266,05612$-34,611
2021$55,374,938$4,466,187$9,825,058$1,902,4499$-30,417
2020$57,786,448$7,796,354$9,229,042$2,103,6577$50,953

About Westside Future Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

Westside Future Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $358K. Net investment income was $455K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Westside Future Fund Inc is led by John Ahmann, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 36 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • John Ahmann

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $333K (2020) → $354K (2024)

  • T. Dallas Smith

    Chair

    Director → Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Forde

    Director & Re Asset Management

    Director & Real Estate → Director & Re Asset Management, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $113K (2021) → $131K (2024)

  • Marni Pittman

    Director, Finance & Risk Management

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $171K (2021) → $220K (2024)

  • Aj Robinson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beverly Tatum

    Director

    Chair → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beverly Thomas

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Stockert

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Helen Smith Price

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Gamble

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathleen Farrell

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth Alexander

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Holt

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Penny McPhee

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Virginia Hepner

    Director

    Treasurer → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Nordmark

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stacy Apter

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Somersille-Johnson

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Boney

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Danny Shoy Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mick Cochran

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greer Gallagher

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hilliary Jones

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Clay

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenny Alexander

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shawntel Hebert-Clark

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vicki Escarra

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Harrop

    Vice President & Real Estate

    Vice President of Real Estate Development → Vice President Real Estate Officer, 2021

    Vice President Real Estate Officer → Vice President & Real Estate, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $178K (2020) → $207K (2024)

  • Rachel Carey

    Chief Real Estate Officer

    Vice President of Real Estate Finance → Chief Real Estate Officer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $208K (2020) → $297K (2024)

  • Sonia Dawson

    Chief of Staff

    Executive Assistant to CEO → Chief of Staff, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2020) → $150K (2024)

  • Joanne Matayoshi

    Accounting Manager

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $122K (2024)

  • Rochelle Reeder

    Chief Development Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $131K (2024)

  • Peter Muniz

    Co-Vice Chair

    Vice Chair → Co-Vice Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rodney Bullard

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sylvia Russell

    Co-Vice Chair

    Director → Co-Vice Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lea Kushel

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (17)
  • Former: Mark Chancy (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Michael Julian Bond (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Shawntel Hebert (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tommy Holder (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Raquel Hudson (2021–2023) — Director & Programs
  • Former: Ashley Collier (2022–2023) — Director & Development
  • Former: Cristel Williams (2020–2022) — Chief Development Officer
  • Former: Natasha Anderson (2022) — Accounting Manager
  • Former: Brenda Dalton (2020–2021) — COO
  • Former: Jim Grien (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Margaret Connelly (2021) — Director
  • Former: Derrick Jordan (2020) — Director
  • Former: Justin Carr (2020) — Director of Partnerships
  • Former: Nicole Yesbik (2020) — Director
  • Former: Suzanne Allman (2020) — Controller
  • Former: Valerie Montgomery Rice (2020) — Director
  • Former: Wonya Lucas (2020) — Director

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

John Ahmann — President/CEO: $354KJohn AhmannPresident/CEO$354KRachel Carey — Chief Real Estate Officer: $297KRachel CareyChief Real Estate Officer$297KMarni Pittman — Director, Finance & Risk Management: $220KMarni PittmanDirector, Finance & Risk…$220KLee Harrop — VP, Real Estate: $207KLee HarropVP, Real Estate$207KSonia Dawson — Chief of Staff: $150KSonia DawsonChief of Staff$150KRochelle Reeder — Chief Development Officer (Thru 6/18/24): $131KRochelle ReederChief Development Officer (Thru…$131KCharles Forde — Director, Re Asset Management: $131KCharles FordeDirector, Re Asset Management$131KJoanne Matayoshi — Accounting Manager: $122KJoanne MatayoshiAccounting Manager$122K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $354K, to John Ahmann (President/CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Westside Future Fund Inc

How much does Westside Future Fund Inc give each year?

Westside Future Fund Inc gave $358K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $786K across 18 grants.

What is Westside Future Fund Inc's typical grant size?

Westside Future Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $59,676, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Westside Future Fund Inc give grants?

Westside Future Fund Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).

Does Westside Future Fund Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Westside Future Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education/Support of Schools" (3 grants).

Who are Westside Future Fund Inc's largest grantees?

Westside Future Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Operation Hope Inc ($100,000), The Beloved Community ($80,000) and Morehouse College Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Westside Future Fund Inc?

Westside Future Fund Inc reported $85.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.2M.

What is Westside Future Fund Inc?

Westside Future Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $85.4M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Westside Future Fund Inc's EIN?

Westside Future Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3015082. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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