OUR REGION | OUR GIVING
About The State of Giving Report
Philanthropy DMV is a regional network of grantmakers committed to shifting the landscape of giving to close the racial wealth gap and build a resilient future for DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
For more than two decades, Philanthropy DMV (formerly Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers) convened leaders in the regional philanthropic community, championing effective giving, with a vision of a region where everyone thrives.
Reflecting a diverse membership, ranging from family foundations to corporate and government funders, this book is an annual report on regional giving.
This report comes at a pivotal time, not only for our organization, which recently closed operations, but for the entire region. As drastic federal funding and policy changes strain business and nonprofit resources, philanthropic leaders, more than ever, confront urgent and strategic investment decisions.
With context and data, we call on our entire sector to move beyond charity — to make catalytic, cross-sector investments that not only sustain community during turbulent times, but also repair deeply rooted, system-level issues.
MARLA M. DEAN
PDMV BORAD CHAIR
GLORIA NAUDEN
PDMV INTERIM CEO
We explored regional giving across 12 jurisdictions and five key domains that drive wellbeing (Education, Employment and Income, Community and Economic Development, Housing, and Health) to show the remarkable reach of approximately 2,850 locally-based funders who historically contribute approximately $3.8 billion to DMV nonprofits.
A special section on DC neighborhoods East of the Anacostia River explores longstanding, preventable inequities. And we highlight regionwide examples of collaboration, including a former partnership that offers a model of what’s possible.
Challenging every leader — from foundations, corporations, and community advocates — we want to encourage and equip a more intentional pursuit of collective, and sustained impact for our region.
This is a call to action. To build a region that withstands uncertainty and disruption, while addressing systemic issues. It starts with good information, honest assessment, and steadfast commitment to the communities we serve. Thank you for all that you do to support DMV residents and communities.
Appreciations
Production Team
Gloria Nauden, Interim CEO, PDMV
Celeste A. James, Production Manager
Karen James Cody, Copy Editor
Project & Archive, Creative Direction
Dennisse Cruz, Graphic Artist
Art of Noiz, Art Curator
Content Contributors
Candid
Laisar Management Group
Leah Hendey, Urban Institute
Washington Business Journal
Leadership Team
Marla M. Dean, EdH
Board Chair, PDMV
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Alexis Squire
Vice Chair, PDMV
District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department
Clarence Fluker
Secretary, PDMV
American Association of Medical Colleges
Anand Dholakia
J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Kimberly Harris
Prince George’s County
Office of the County Executive
Branden Isaac
JLL
Ayris T. Scales
Nareit
Crystal Townsend
The Washington Home Charitable Foundation
Tonia Wellons
Greater Washington Community Foundation
