OUR REGION | OUR GIVING
Areas of Collective Impact
Tracking progress across the five key domains shaping the future of the DMV.
PRIORITY AREA 01
Education
From early childhood literacy to workforce readiness, regional funders are narrowing the achievement gap. Our analysis shows a 15% increase in “cradle-to-career” funding models that support students beyond the classroom.
400,000
Adults Empowered Through Educational Equity
PRIORITY AREA 02
Income and Employment
This is the heartbeat of the “Our Region, Our Giving” report. We track the shift toward trust-based philanthropy, where funding is directed to BIPOC-led organizations that are best positioned to serve their own communities.
$35,000
Minimum Target Salary for Low-Wage Workers
PRIORITY AREA 03
Community & Economic Development
Closing the wealth gap requires more than just jobs—it requires ownership. This domain focuses on small business support, workforce development, and removing barriers to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
$537.8 Million
Total Funding Invested in Regional Economic Development
PRIORITY AREA 04
Housing
Housing remains the single largest expense for DMV residents. The report highlights a critical shift in how regional funders are addressing the affordability crisis—moving from short-term shelter solutions to long-term equity in homeownership and tenant rights.
$617 Million
TOTAL REGIONAL GIVING TO HOUSING (2022-2024)
PRIORITY AREA 05
Health & Wellness
The report identifies a massive push toward “Whole-Person Health.” Funders are moving beyond clinical care to address the social determinants of health—including food security and mental health access across the region.
$428 Million
Invested in Community Health Systems
