Wayfinder Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wayfinder Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wayfinder 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 12/2023, Wayfinder Foundation generated $318.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO MAKING SUBGRANTS TO COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS WHO WORK ON ANTI-PROVERTY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WAYFINDER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO MAKING SUBGRANTS TO COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS WHO WORK ON ANTI-POVERTY ISSUES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakarai Aarons Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Sharif El-Mekki Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Brandale Randolph Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Naomi Shelton Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Paul Hill Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Nekima Levy Armstrong Pounds ESQ Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $170,726 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $315,889 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $315,889 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $251 | 
| 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 | $318,807 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,000 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $131,698 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $215,026 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,710 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $450,732 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,892 | 
| Other employee benefits | $72,750 | 
| Payroll taxes | $46,805 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,275 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $286,633 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $16,088 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $13,632 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $122,034 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $12,688 | 
| All other expenses | $13,919 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,525,669 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,636 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $346,426 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $402,329 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,821 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $814,212 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,331 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $27,331 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $261,881 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $525,000 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $814,212 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Wayfinder Foundation has awarded $16,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| CHANGE STARTS WITH COMMUNITY PURPOSE: FACILITATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, GUN VIOLENCE PERSONAL SAFETY/WELLNESS RESOURCES/HOUSING/TRANSPORTATION, AND GUN VIOLENCE/MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP ACTIVITIES. | $10,000 | 
| THE FULTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INC PURPOSE: THEATRE ARTS TRIP TO NEW YORK. | $6,500 |