Act For Alexandria

Organization Overview

Act For Alexandria is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Act For Alexandria employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Act For Alexandria 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 12/2021, Act For Alexandria generated $7.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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 2014, Act For Alexandria has awarded 663 individual grants totaling $16,522,765. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF ALEXANDRIANS BY TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION AND RESOURCES INTO RESULTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS: GRANTS ARE AWARDED PRIMARILY THROUGH DONOR ADVISED FUNDS. THESE UNRESTRICTED GRANTS ARE MADE TO NONPROFITS BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FUND HOLDERS. IN 2021, FIFTY-ONE PERCENT OF THOSE GRANTS WENT TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ALEXANDRIA, VA. IN ADDITION, ACT PROVIDES CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS THAT STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT NONPROFITS THAT SERVE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN ALEXANDRIA.


MANAGED FUNDS: IN 2021, WITH SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS AND THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, ACT CONTINUES ITS BUILDING OF THE ALEXANDRIA RESILIENCE FUND TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO ALEXANDRIA RESIDENTS FACING HARDSHIP DUE TO CONSTRAINTS ON ECONOMIC MOBILITY.


SPRING2ACTION 2021: ACT HOSTED ALEXANDRIA'S ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING TO SUPPORT ALEXANDRIA-SERVING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. MORE THAN 8500 DONORS MADE DONATIONS TO 156 ALEXANDRIA NONPROFITS WITH A RECORD BREAKING $2.58 MILLION RAISED IN JUST 24 HOURS. MANY ALEXANDRIA-SERVING NONPROFITS USE THIS CROWDSOURCING PLATFORM TO INCREASE THEIR FUNDRAISING CAPACITY AND RAISE CRITICAL RESOURCES FOR THEIR ORGANIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heather Peeler
President & CEO
$198,597
Brandi Yee
Chief Program Officer
$110,193
Molly Dahl
Chair
$0
Brian Lundeen
Treasurer
$0
Karen Avery
Vice Chair
$0
John Armstrong
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $226,056
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,319,705
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,545,761
Total Program Service Revenue$58,908
Investment income $343,056
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,336,795
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,617,741

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Act For Alexandria has awarded $1,352,860 in support to 64 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$115,500

ST ANSELMS ABBEY SCHOOL INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$100,000

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$62,000

FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL

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San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$53,725

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$50,000

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$46,502
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Act For Alexandria has recieved totaling $1,067,661.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Citi Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PROGRESS MAKERS

$250,000
Citi Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PROGRESS MAKERS

$250,000
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation

Henrico, VA

PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD/EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

$138,631
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE RACIAL EQUITY CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE

$80,000
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ALEXANDRIA'S GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT OVER TWO YEARS

$75,000
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ALEXANDRIA'S GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT OVER TWO YEARS

$75,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$10,969
Earnings$37
Ending Balance$11,006

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