EIN 52-2103947

Developing Families Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Developing Families Center is a private foundation located in Washington, DC. Its purpose is to provide comprehensive services and continuity of care primarily for African-American families. It collaborates with the George Washington University Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health to conduct a community needs assessment. The center made eight grants last year to grantees including GWCF and others.
Total revenues
$7,880,553
2022
Total expenses
$585,949
2022
Total assets
$7,837,515
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Developing Families Center

THE DEVELOPING FAMILIES CENTER MODELS HALLMARKS ARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR PREDOMINATELY AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDBEARING AND CHILDREARINGFAMILIES RESIDING LARGELY IN WARDS 5, 7, AND 8 IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IT IS A UNIQUE MODEL OF SERVICE DELIVERY UNDER ONE ROOF THAT PLACES MATERNITY CARE IN ITS SOCIAL CONTEXT WITH AN OUT-OF-HOSPITAL BIRTH CENTER AT ITS CORE. A RANGE OF COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES, INCLUDING WELL WOMAN CARE FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES, ADULT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, CHILDRENS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO 21 YEARS OF AGE, FAMILY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES, AND A FULL DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE DEVELOPING FAMILIES CENTER.MATERNAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY NURSE MIDWIVES. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES AND EARLY EDUCATION TEACHERS PROVIDE CLASSROOM LEARNING AND PARENT SUPPORT. THE MODEL SUPPORTS PEER EDUCATION THROUGH GROUP PRE-NATAL CARE, BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELORS, AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS.THE MODEL EMPHASIZES COLLABORATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, WELLNESS, AND ENHANCING THE RESILIENCE OF THE FAMILIES SERVED. BACKGROUND OUR MISSION AS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC CHARITY CONTINUES TO BE STEADFAST: Through partnerships, education and advocacy, DFC supports the provision of a life-enhancing perinatal continuum of care from conception to the childs third birthdayto low-income women and families in Washington, DC, with a focus on Wards 5, 7, and 8. THE DFC PROMOTES THE EMPOWERMENT OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH WORK WITH OTHERS DIRECTLY PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE DFC HOLDS THE DEED OF THE PROPERTY AT 801 17TH STREET NE, WASHINGTON, D.C. THE DFC MANAGES THE BUILDING OF THIS PROPERTY, A FORMER SAFEWAY SUPERMARKET DONATED BY THE ENGLAND AND HECHINGER FAMILIES. IT WAS ORIGINALLY RENOVATED WITH OVER $2,150,000 OF INDIVIDUAL AND FOUNDATION DONATIONS AND GRANTS, INCLUDING $785,000 AWARDED BY THE DC DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. THE DFC PROVIDED AND HOSTED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED HAVE ALWAYS INCLUDED MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH SERVICES (FULL PERINATAL SPECTRUM AND THE ONLY FREE-STANDING BIRTHING CENTER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) AS WELL AS DAY CARE PROVIDER SERVICES. THIS MODEL WAS HIGHLY UNIQUE AT ITS INCEPTION AND CONTINUES TO EVOLVE, SERVING CLIENTS AND FAMILIES PRIMARILY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAS WARDS 5, 7 AND 8.DURING CALENDAR YEARS 2017 AND 2018, THE DEVELOPING FAMILIES CENTER UNDERTOOK A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORT, RECOGNIZING THAT THE BUILDING, OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE DEVELOPING FAMILIES CENTER AND HOUSING ITS NON-PROFIT PROGRAM PARTNERS, WILL BE SOLD BY JUNE 2022. SEVERAL CONCLUSIONS WERE REALIZED AND A STRATEGIC ROADMAP WAS CHARTED AND AN OPERATING WORK PLAN FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS WAS ESTABLISHED. THE DFC WILL BUILD A PLAN TO TRANSITION TO AN EXEMPT PRIVATE OPERATING FOUNDATION, RECOGNIZING THAT THE DFC WILL HAVE SALE PROCEEDS ENABLING IT TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION. THE DFC WILL INITIATE A SEARCH FOR A FULL TIME EXECUTIVE LEADER TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION AND DEVELOP THE FOUNDATIONS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.THE DFC WILL CONTINUE TO DELIVER AND FURTHER GROW SERVICES THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2018 AND PLAN FOR PROGRAM GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 AND BEYOND. THE DFC WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A PUBLIC CHARITY THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2019 IN SUPPORT OF OUR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER PARTNER AND TENANT OPERATING THE ONLY BIRTHING CENTER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.FACILITY FINANCIAL SUPPORT DFC IS HOME TO TWO NON-PROFIT DC-BASED ENTITIES OCCUPYING 15,000+ SQUARE FEET. THE DFC SERVES AS LANDLORD AND OPERATES THE BUILDING, SUBSIDIZING LEASE RATES THAT ARE SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW MARKET RATE. IN ESSENCE, THE DFC SUBSIDIZES ACCESS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVING SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY OF HOPE AND THE EDWARD C. MAZIQUE PARENT CHILD CENTER THROUGH THIS MODEL. COMMUNITY OF HOPE, THE FQHC, CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS HEALTH SERVICES AT THIS LOCATION, AND NOW OFFERS PRIMARY CARE FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN AS WELL AS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE DEVELOPING FAMILIES CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES AND RESOURCES BEYOND TYPICAL LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS TO THE EDWARD C. MAZIQUE PARENT CHILD CENTER TENANT, E.G., TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES. THE DEVELOPING FAMILIES CENTER ALSO PROVIDES COMMON BUILDING RESOURCES AND SPACE FOR MEETINGS FOR ITS TENANTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS.DFC COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT: EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES USE OF DFC BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS. WARD 5 ANC COMMUNITY MEETINGS (ON AS NEEDED BASIS) DC BREASTFEEDING COALITION LACTATION TRAINING (ANNUAL EVENT) CHOCOLATE MILK DOCUMENTARY SCREENING FOR BLACK BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS WEEK VOLUNTEER AND WELLNESS PROGRAMSCOMMUNITY GARDEN PLANNED TO BEGIN IN FY2019 THROUGH DC GOVERNMENT PROGRAM SHARED ROOTS; EFFECTIVE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR INITIAL EFFORTS IN CY2018. FOOD RESCUE PARTNERSHIP, FREE BREAD DAY (WEEKLY) DFC CANNED FOOD DRIVE (SEASONAL)IN KIND SUPPORT DR. LINDA RANDOLPH, CEO ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DR. RANDOLPH RECEIVED $28,167 OF SALARY AND BENEFITS DURING CY2018. WE SET HER FULL MARKET VALUE RATE AT $150,000 THE HIGHEST SALARY CAP FOR SCIENTIFIC/GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES AND RELEVANT FOR ADVANCED, TERMINAL DEGREE PROFESSIONAL (RE: NIH SALARIES FOR DISTINGUISHED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS) DR. RANDOLPHS IN KIND CONTRIBUTION FOR HER FULL TIME ROLE AND ACTIVITIES IS CALCULATED TO BE $91,833. ADDITIONAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING ACCOUNTING AND LEGAL SERVICES AMOUNTING TO $80,000.
The Developing Families Center models hallmarks are comprehensive services and continuity of care for predominately african-american childbearing and childrearingfamilies residing largely in wards 5, 7, and 8 in the district of columbia. It is a unique model of service delivery under one roof that places maternity care in its social context with an out-of-hospital birth Center at its core. A range of complementary services, including well woman care for women of all ages, adult primary health care, childrens primary health care to 21 years of age, family resource and support services, and a full day early childhood education Center for infants and toddlers are provided with support from the Developing Families center.maternal health care services are provided by nurse midwives. Child development associates and early education teachers provide classroom learning and parent support. The model supports peer education through group pre-natal care, breastfeeding peer counselors, and wellnes
I.community of hope breastfeeding 101background--developing Families Center is highly interested in providing funding and additional resources to promote breastfeeding for new mothers and babies in the district of columbia, specifically in wards 5, 7, 8. Pri will target Families that are enrolled in cohs pregnancy centering groups and Families that are not, with a focus on Families in ward 5, 7, and 8.--there are limited community-based education programs to promote and support breastfeeding at this time; a recent survey conducted by the postpartum team of the womens health equity lab (dcpca) underscored the interest and the need.-- cohs maternal and child health team currently makes referrals to mamatoto village for breastfeeding support.--project proposal supports holding one virtual session every month starting in april 2021 until the remainder of calendar year 2021--budget requirements for this program related investment remains the same from stated amount in original agreement; $7
Developing Families Center & gwu Center of excellence in maternal and child healthinvestment $80,000.00 (future payment in 2022)in december 2021, the Developing Families Center collaborated with the george Washington university Center of excellence in maternal and child health to conduct a community needs assessment aimed at providing an in-depth analysis of the maternal health landscape for women ages 18-44 in the district of columbia, specifically focused on wards 4,5,6,7,8 for the Developing Families Center (dfc). Dfc has pledged $5 million to the greater Washington community foundation to establish a field of interest fund, the Developing Families maternal health fund (the fund). The funds goal is to address the persistent negative outcomes associated with perinatal services; birthing outcomes; and maternal and infant health outcomes affecting low-income women and women of color in the district of columbia. A data-driven community assessment is the first step towards Developing a m

Grants made by Developing Families Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Community of HopeSupport Maternal and Infant Health Services in Ward 5 of DC$1,000,000
Edward C Mazique Parent Child Center (ECMPCC)Education and Advocacy and Maternal Health Systems of Care By Creating Andmaintaining A Trauma-Informed Care (Tic) Workforce and Healthier Work Environment To Better Supportdevelopment and Education for Families With Young Children Experiencing Low-Income, and Relocatingeducation and Child Development Centers, Including the Center Previously Located at the Developingfamilies Center on 801 17th Street, Ne To Continue To Provide High-Quality Services To Families With Youngchildren Experiencing Low-Income$250,000

Personnel at Developing Families Center

NameTitleCompensation
Ruth LedChief Strategy Officer
Ruth F. PollardBoard Member$95,899
Zenash ServesDirector of Administration and Programs
Zenash TameratDirector, Administration and Programs$57,710
Miriam MarkowitzPast Executive Director
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Developing Families Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$746
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$7,796,001
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$83,806
Total revenues$7,880,553

Form 990s for Developing Families Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990PFView PDF
2019-122021-12-01990View PDF
2018-122020-02-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
August 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
June 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Private foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2490 Market St Ne 416
Washington, DC 20018
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Website URL
developingfamilies.org/ 
Phone
(202) 398-2007
IRS details
EIN
52-2103947
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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