WASHINGTON AREA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND INC

EIN: 541442466 501(c)(3)

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,141,530
Total Expenses
$6,386,456
Total Assets
$12,057,310
Net Assets
$5,687,460
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
SHANNAN HERBERT
Phone
2025295505
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WASHINGTON AREA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND INC, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 46% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 54% operating deficit.

Mission

THE WASHINGTON AREA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND (WACIF) IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY LOAN FUND FOCUSED ON INCREASING EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA'S UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. WACIF'S MISSION IS DRIVEN IS DRIVEN BY THREE STRATEGIC PILLARS: INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING, AND EQUITABLE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND IS FULFILLED BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, AND CAPACITY BUILDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,585,145 Revenue: $132,249

SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES - WACIF PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ADVISORY OPPORTUNITIES IN UNDERSERVED D.C. AREA COMMUNITIES INCLUDING GROUP CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE ADVISEMENT ON SPECIFIC CAPACITY BUILDING...

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SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES - WACIF PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ADVISORY OPPORTUNITIES IN UNDERSERVED D.C. AREA COMMUNITIES INCLUDING 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. WACIF'S SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY EXPERTISE AND OFFERINGS COVER TOPICS INCLUDING BUSINESS PLANNING, MARKETING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LAW, REAL ESTATE, AND GETTING TRANSACTION-READY.IN 2024, WACIF MADE A POWERFUL DIFFERENCE, DELIVERING A TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR OF IMPACT. WACIF HOSTED 101 EVENTS WITH A COMBINED 4,254 ATTENDEES AND PROVIDED OVER 2,026 HOURS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.THROUGH STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH MORE THAN 70 GROWTH PARTNERS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, INSTRUCTORS, ARTISTS, AND CREATIVES, WACIF DELIVERED TOP-TIER SUPPORT THAT STRENGTHENED OUR CLIENTS' PATHWAYS TO GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, OUR OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS EXTENDED TO OVER 20 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA, WHERE WE LED PANEL DISCUSSIONS, DELIVERED CAPITAL READINESS TRAINING, AND BUILT STRONGER ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS. THESE ACHIEVEMENTS WERE MADE POSSIBLE BY LEVERAGING 12 GRANTS, WITH FUNDERS INVESTING OVER $6.4 MILLION TO FUEL ADVISORY SERVICES PROGRAMMING.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,529,757 Revenue: $824,914

LENDING - WACIF'S ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND LENDING ACTIVITIES PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY, OPERATING IN OR SERVING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES IN THE DC AREA. IN...

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LENDING - WACIF'S ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND LENDING ACTIVITIES PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY, OPERATING IN OR SERVING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES IN THE DC AREA. IN 2024, WACIF DEPLOYED OVER $3.3M IN LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES, INCLUDING TERM LOANS AND LINES OF CREDIT, AND GROSS PORTFOLIO OUTSTANDING YEAR-END WAS $4.9M. WACIF HAS SEVERAL LOAN FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CONTINUUM OF ENTREPRENEURS THAT ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS TRADITIONAL FINANCING FROM BANKS, INCLUDING ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OWNERS. WACIF'S VARIOUS LENDING PROGRAMS BRIDGE THE FINANCING GAP FOR UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS GRADUATING TO TRADITIONAL LENDERS, CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES. WACIF'S ACCESS TO CAPITAL (ATC) FUND IS THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORICAL AND MOST FLEXIBLE SOURCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING. THE ATC FUND REMAINS A COMMUNITY ASSET WHICH BEGAN WITH AND HAS BEEN SUSTAINED FOR OVER 30 YEARS BY INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTORS SEEKING POSITIVE FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL RETURNS FROM THEIR INVESTMENT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,021,151
Program Service Revenue $887,456
Investment Income $163,216
Other Revenue $69,707
TOTAL REVENUE $4,141,530

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $719,366
Salaries & Benefits $3,806,441
Fundraising Expenses $1,148,932
Program Expenses $4,114,902
Other Expenses $1,836,749
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,386,456

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,141,530 $7,616,507 -0.5%
Expenses $6,386,456 $10,848,582 -0.4%
Net Income $-2,244,926 $-3,232,075 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
48
Volunteers
18

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$516,339
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY STARK BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA DIAMOND-JONES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT RIORDAN BOARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN NAGENDRA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY R SNOWDEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA G FLOWERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSEL AMIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARYLN MADDEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMEKA MONEME BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KLADE HARE NERSASIAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABIGAIL SUAREZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COREY GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHIAS GLATTING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AQUIL STINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MACEO CLARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA LONGTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALACHI MCKINNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN PIEKARA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN FRYATT CFOO & CO-INTERIM CEO UNTIL 5/3/24 40.00
Officer
$82,837 $11,988 $94,825
KIMBERLY GAYLE CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$168,027 $19,996 $188,023
SHANNAN HERBERT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$209,947 $23,544 $233,491
SHAUNA YELDELL CHIEF LENDING OFFICER UNTIL 10/16/24 40.00
Highest
$152,730 $34,648 $187,378
MEGAN CARRAS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$181,790 $9,462 $191,252
JUNELL VENORD SENIOR HUMAN CAPITAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$143,488 $13,399 $156,887
MESSAY DEREBE AAC GENERAL DIRECTOR 30.00
Highest
$146,736 $14,950 $161,686
SHERRY GUSTAFSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE UNTIL 12/06/2024 40.00
Highest
$142,806 $16,677 $159,483
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $4,141,530 $6,386,456 $12,057,310 $-2,244,926
2023 $7,616,507 $10,848,582 $14,335,295 $-3,232,075
2022 $9,086,978 $6,866,291 $16,503,969 $2,220,687
2021 $7,620,930 $4,660,784 $14,906,500 $2,960,146
2020 $6,397,191 $2,735,664 $11,726,882 $3,661,527
2019 $3,904,649 $2,050,331 $6,557,543 $1,854,318
2018 $3,170,161 $2,044,907 $4,794,433 $1,125,254
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