Wanda Alston Foundation

Organization Overview

Wanda Alston Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Wanda Alston Foundation employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wanda Alston Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Wanda Alston Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WANDA ALSTON FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE FIRST AND ONLY HOUSING PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, DC THAT IS SOLELY DEDICATED TO OFFERING PRE-INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO HOMELESS LGBTQ YOUTH AGES 16-24. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: LONG-TERM TRANSITIONAL LIVING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT, JOB TRAINING AND GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT SERVICE REFERRALS. HOUSE RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR OWN ROOMS AND LIVE WITH AN ADVOCATE WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH HOUSING AND LGBTQ ISSUES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS EACH YOUTH A LIFE SKILLS COUNSELOR WHO WORKS WITH THE RESIDENTS DAILY ON ISSUES RELATING TO EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL TRAINING, HOUSING, AND OTHER MATTERS AS NECESSARY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WANDA ALSTON HOUSE: THE WANDA ALSTON FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE FIRST HOUSING PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, DC THAT IS SOLELY DEDICATED TO OFFERING PRE-INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO HOMELESS LGBTQ YOUTH AGES 16-24. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: INCLUDE-TERM TRANSITIONAL LIVING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT, JOB TRAINING AND GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT SERVICE REFERRALS. HOUSE RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR OWN ROOMS AND LIVE WITH AN ADVOCATE WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH HOUSING AND LGBTQ ISSUES. HOUSE RESIDENTS ARE ALSO OFFERED A LIFE SKILLS COUNSELOR WHO WORKS WITH THE RESIDENTS DAILY ON ISSUES RELATING TO EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL TRAINING, HOUSING, AND OTHER MATTERS AS NECESSARY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
June Crenshaw
Executive Director
$102,883
Kurt Vorndran
Treasurer
$0
Darrin Glymph
Chairman
$0
Loren Duggan
Secretary
$0
Francis Allen Jr
Director
$0
Kahlib Barton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$60,464
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,103,484
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$242,585
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,406,533
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $42
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$17,433
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,389,142

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Wanda Alston Foundation has recieved totaling $216,936.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$76,000
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$55,529
Washington Regional Association Of Grantmakers

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: HIV PREVENTION

$25,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Born This Way Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,388
Mg Mezzanotte Foundation

Pennington, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$10,000
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