Retail Advancement Fund is located in Richmond, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Retail Advancement Fund 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, Retail Advancement Fund generated $200.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $262.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Retail Advancement Fund has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $428,081. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITES OF THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITES OF THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Scott Aronson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kevin Rearson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Aaron Montgomery Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Steve Rosser Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephen Story Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathy Robins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
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 | $200,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $200,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $159,293 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $102,493 |
Advertising and promotion | $169 |
Office expenses | $751 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $60 |
Total functional expenses | $262,766 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,850 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $99,850 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,342 |
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 | $3,342 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $96,508 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $99,850 |
Over the last fiscal year, Retail Advancement Fund has awarded $151,397 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
8 12 CHURCH HILL PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE ASSETS | $22,860 |
BONOS CARRIBEAN CUISINE PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE ASSETS | $7,500 |
DEAR NEIGHBOR PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE ASSETS | $5,800 |
GLEAN LLC PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE ASSETS | $18,527 |
FAT RABBIT PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE ASSETS | $10,488 |
KITCHEN ON WELLINGTON PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE ASSETS | $7,764 |