Nonprofit · EIN 26-0003950
LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,268,425 | $22,573,794 | -$18,305,369 | $21,379,033 | $19,035,912 | $2,343,121 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,793,031 | $13,800,867 | -$9,007,836 | $40,975,731 | $20,312,633 | $20,663,098 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,367,633 | $16,297,908 | $3,069,725 | $53,225,172 | $23,176,730 | $30,048,442 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,012,819
- Program service revenue
- $419,070
- Investment income
- $79,886
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$132,883
- Other revenue
- $756,650
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,531,446
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,677,788
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,036,483
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,835,178
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $250,140
- Accounting fees
- $77,440
- Occupancy
- $652,953
- Travel
- $311,585
- Depreciation
- $212,725
- Program services (functional)
- $17,951,551
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,804,921
- Fundraising (functional)
- $817,322
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,975,731
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,379,033
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,035,912
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,343,121
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $971,908
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,354,466
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $321,621
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,021,500
- Gross receipts
- $5,603,163
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SCANTLEBURY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $390,000 | $48,630 |
| MYUNG J LEE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $216,398 | $36,453 |
| JULIE BOSLAND | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $219,433 | $21,612 |
| JAMILAH DAVIS | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Key employee | 40 | $183,776 | $32,357 |
| LISA HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE HARRIS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIA HODGES | EXEC COMMITTEE -AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON CHEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP GASKIN UNTIL 123124 | BOARD MEMBER, EXEC COMM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE DAVIS UNTIL 123124 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHEA WILLIAMS-BISHOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANTEL RUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWA MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINE SUAREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY KREBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNETTE BELL | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA TALMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FLORENCIA SPAGARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON BAJRACHARYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OPOKUA ODURO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARJORIE PALOMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE GOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SCANTLEBURY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $389,854 | $15,769 |
| JULIE BOSLAND | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $244,597 | $33,071 |
| CHIPO SACHIRARWE | FORMER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $241,612 | $32,048 |
| LAKEESHIA FOX | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,345 | $34,337 |
| SARAH BAINTON | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Key employee | 40 | $201,072 | $14,329 |
| ELIZABETH REYNOSO | FORMER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,023 | $19,856 |
| SIYADA KIRITA | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,058 | $21,044 |
| JULIAN CARRILLO-SANCHEZ | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,056 | $22,619 |
| ANNE-CHRISTIN GRIMME | SENIOR ASSOCIATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,910 | $8,297 |
| DEMETRIC DUCKETT | FORMER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAPITAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,482 | $15,217 |
| LISA HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER, CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER, CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIA HODGES | BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON CHEN | BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDEE MCHALE UNTIL 63024 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP GASKIN UNTIL 123124 | BOARD MEMBER, EXEC COMM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE DAVIS UNTIL 123124 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHEA WILLIAMS-BISHOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANTEL RUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWA MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NICHOLSON UNTIL 4124 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINE SUAREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BESSER UNTIL 123123 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY KREBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNETTE BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TALMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORENCIA SPAGARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON BAJRACHARYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OPOKUA ODURO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJORIE PALOMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE GOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SCANTLEBURY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $391,905 | $15,841 |
| CHIPO SACHIRARWE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $341,020 | $45,982 |
| DEMETRIC DUCKETT | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAPITAL Key employee | 40 | $255,881 | $31,772 |
| ESTHER MENSAH-SULLIVAN | CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $227,318 | $32,957 |
| JULIE BOSLAND | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $221,996 | $30,909 |
| ELIZABETH REYNOSO | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $201,790 | $32,381 |
| LISA HAMILTON | BOARD MEMER, CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER, CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIA HODGES | BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON CHEN | BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDEE MCHALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP GASKIN | BOARD MEMBER, EXEC COMM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHEA WILLIAMS-BISHOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANTEL RUSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWA MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NICHOLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINE SUAREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BESSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY KREBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNETTE BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA TALMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 805 15TH ST NW STE 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-2207
- In care of
- % MATT SMITH DIR OF FIN & ADM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH SCANTLEBURY, 805 15TH STREET NW 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH SCANTLEBURY, CEO
- Phone
- (646) 442-2200
- Website
- WWW.LIVINGCITIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MITCHELL & TITUS LLP
Mission
LIVING CITIES HARNESSES THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND THE CITIES WHERE THEY LIVE.
Program accomplishments
- CITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: LIVING CITIES PROGRAMMATIC AREA FOCUSED ON ADVANCING INITIATIVES THAT SHIFT SOCIAL, KNOWLEDGE AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL SO MORE PEOPLE ON U.S. CITIES HAVE ACCESS TO OWNERSHIP AND WEALTH BUILDING PATHWAYS. THIS AREA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS AND CAPITAL DECISION MAKERS HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY IN ADDRESSING LONG STANDING RACIAL INCOME AND WEALTH GAPS. THROUGH PLACE-BASED, CITY-FACING AND FIELD BUILDING INITIATIVES, LIVING CITIES TESTS INNOVATIONS THAT INCREASE THE EQUITABLE FLOW OF CAPITAL LOCALLY AND LEVERAGES LESSONS TO PROMOTE REPLICATION AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE ACROSS THE NATION.Expenses $10,874,288 · grants $7,905,209
- MEMBER COLLECTIVE ACTION: LIVING CITIES MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER WITH STAFF TO SHAPE THE CENTER FOR WEALTH EQUITY, A SHARED PLATFORM FOR ADVANCING INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND LONG-TERM RESILIENCE. THROUGH THE CENTER, MEMBERS HELP GENERATE KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL, INCLUDING STORIES OF POSSIBILITY THAT INFLUENCE HOW CAPITAL DECISION-MAKERS INVEST IN COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES, ALONGSIDE PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES THAT BROADEN PARTICIPATION IN THE ECONOMY. THIS WORK EXPANDS ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND STRENGTHENS THE FOUNDATION FOR A MORE DURABLE, OPPORTUNITY-RICH ECONOMY.Expenses $2,302,571 · grants $21,500
- CNC: LIVING CITIES ADVANCES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF HOW CAPITAL, POLICY, AND LOCAL LEADERSHIP CAN WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD STRONGER LOCAL ECONOMIES AND EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, STORYTELLING, RESEARCH DISSEMINATION, WEBINARS, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, LIVING CITIES SHARES LESSONS AND INSIGHTS FROM ITS WORK WITH CITIES, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, PHILANTHROPY, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS NATIONWIDE. THIS WORK HELPS ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF APPROACHES THAT IMPROVE CAPITAL ACCESS, STRENGTHEN LOCAL ECONOMIC SYSTEMS, AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AND SHARED PROSPERITY.Expenses $3,533,152 · grants $2,604,737
- OTHERExpenses $1,241,540
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0003950
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,379,033
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,603,163
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,268,425 | $22,573,794 | $21,379,033 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,793,031 | $13,800,867 | $40,975,731 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,367,633 | $16,297,908 | $53,225,172 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,952,188 | $11,574,665 | $48,531,409 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0003950).
Questions about LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE is 26-0003950.
- Is LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOSEPH SCANTLEBURY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $390,000 (JOSEPH SCANTLEBURY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LIVING CITIES INC THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,268,425, expenses of $22,573,794 and total assets of $21,379,033 at year end.
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