Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc

Organization Overview

Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (L12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc 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 12/2022, Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc generated $9.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 22.9% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2019, Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc has awarded 64 individual grants totaling $2,607,518. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY INVESTING KNOWLEDGE, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL IN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME WASHINGTON AREA ENTREPRENEURS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES - WACIF PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ADVISORY SERVICES TO LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME ENTREPRENEURS TO DRIVE EQUITABLE AND OPPORTUNITY IN UNDERSERVED DC AREA COMMUNITIES. WACIF'S SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY EXPERTISE AND OFFERINGS COVER TOPICS INCLUDING BUSINESS PLANNING, MARKETING, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, LAW, REAL ESTATE AND GETTING TRANSACTION-READY. OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDE GROUP CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE ADVISEMENT ON SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING ISSUES TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF GROWTH, AND INTENSIVE, COHORT-BASED PROGRAMS LIKE OUR ASCEND CAPITAL ACCELERATOR, WHICH FEATURED THE ASCEND. HER COHORT, WITH SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR A COHORT OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR. IN 2022, WACIF MORE PROVIDED MORE THAN 1,300 UNITS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SMALL BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT CLIENTS; OFFERING SPECIALIZED FINANCIAL AND ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH GREATER WASHINGTON, DC ENTERPRISING WOMEN OF COLOR BUSINESS CENTER, THE GREATER WASHINGTON, DC ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR FUND, THE MINNESOTA AVENUE MAIN STREET PROGRAM.


LENDING PROGRAM - WACIF'S ACCESS TO CAPITAL (ATC) AND LENDING ACTIVITIES, WHICH TOTAL OVER $12.4M ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (AUM), PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY, OPERATING IN OR SERVING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES. WACIF HAS SEVERAL LOAN FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CONTINUUM OF ENTREPRENEURS, INCLUDING ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OWNERS THAT ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS TRADITIONAL FINANCING FROM BANKS - LENDING OVER $2M. WACIF'S VARIOUS LENDING PROGRAMS BRIDGE THE FINANCING GAP FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES GRADUATING TO TRADITIONAL LENDERS, WHILE CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. WACIF'S ATC FUND IS THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORICAL SOURCE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AND IT'S MOST FLEXIBLE. THE ATC FUND REMAINS A COMMUNITY ASSET WHICH BEGAN WITH AND HAS BEEN SUSTAINED FOR OVER 30 YEARS BY INDIVIDUAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTORS SEEKING POSITIVE FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL RETURNS FROM THEIR INVESTMENT. CURRENTLY COMPRISED OF OVER 51 INSTITUTIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS HOLDING OVER 61 INVESTMENTS, THE ATC FUND IS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $3.0M.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Harold Pettigrew
Chief Executive Officer
$187,359
Shauna Yeldell
Chief Lending Officer
$145,953
Kevin Fryatt Chief Financial
& Operations Officer
$153,685
Brendon Miller Chief Develop
& Communications Officer
$153,900
Kimberley Gayle
Chief Programs Officer
$140,651
Valerie Kindt
Director Of Strategic Initiatives
$114,170

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,442,429
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,428,920
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,871,349
Total Program Service Revenue$2,200,959
Investment income $2,656
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,086,978

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc has awarded $1,276,657 in support to 35 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

YELEEN BEAUTY LLC

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$500,000

1231-1235 GOOD HOPE ROAD INC

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$188,200

NUBIAN HUEMAN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$67,500

ANACOSTIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER INC

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$48,173

GROWTH SPURTS CHILD LEARNING CENTER

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$30,000

CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$30,000
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