A to Z Impact Foundation
A to Z Impact Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its website describes impact-first investing as the core of its work and says it also makes grants to small-budget grassroots organizations supporting essentials such as education, food, shelter, healthcare, and love.
A to Z Impact Foundation at a glance
In short: A to Z Impact Foundation gave $178K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,331
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,859
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $14,078,902
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (13 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A to Z Impact Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://atozimpact.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A to Z Impact Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manjushree Charitable Society ($125K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 179 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation lists its grantmaking geography as global. Its 2024 grants included recipients in New York, Florida, California, Illinois, Colorado, and other locations. Its listed grantmaking partnerships include organizations and work in the United States, India, Africa, Nepal, Haiti, and Zimbabwe.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is A to Z Impact Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 26 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $754; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 308% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2022) to $370K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manjushree Charitable Society | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| The Water Trust Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc New York, NY | FOOP US Fund | $3,675 |
| Mtindo Foundation Inc Deltona, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Meridian Institute Dillon, CO | Charitable Event | $2,550 |
| Girls Garage Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,180 |
| Camp - a Fasd Community Tinley Park, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Long Island Council of Churches Freeport, NY | to support The People's Food Drive | $1,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,078,902 | $1,737,089 | $1,010,315 | $178,331 | 26 | $2,393,850 | $1,200,412 | $776,309 |
| 2023 | $13,351,967 | $573,631 | $1,055,025 | $207,580 | 43 | $2,703,304 | $276,569 | $1,159,635 |
| 2022 | $13,846,743 | $753,194 | $781,326 | $158,280 | 33 | $2,401,280 | $106,920 | $1,102,934 |
| 2021 | $13,874,875 | $4,367,040 | $737,147 | $313,240 | 22 | $2,103,396 | $1,880,684 | $1,246,760 |
| 2020 | $10,244,982 | $1,320,768 | $652,342 | $370,162 | 55 | — | $1,242,846 | $460,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A to Z Impact Foundation reported a distributable amount of $776K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it believes everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare and economic opportunity, and that it prioritizes societal outcomes and shared prosperity in its impact-first work. Its grantmaking criteria identify livelihoods, quality healthcare, shared prosperity, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and child care as impact themes. The primary Sustainable Development Goals it names are No Poverty, Good Health, Gender Equality, Decent Work, and Reduced Inequalities.
Its stated grantmaking criteria favor grassroots organizations serving local communities with annual budgets under $1 million. Eligible organization types are nonprofits that are 501(c)(3) organizations or work with a U.S. fiscal sponsor. The foundation lists grant ticket sizes of $5,000–$100,000.
Examples from 2024 include grants to organizations with varied work. The Water Trust says its mission is to help rural communities and institutions access safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. Girls Garage describes itself as a design and building program for girls and gender-expansive youth. LandPaths says it works to foster a love of the land in Sonoma County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $178,331. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $125,000, with a median of $750. Its largest listed grant was $125,000 to Manjushree Charitable Society for general and unrestricted support. Other notable grants included $25,000 to The Water Trust Inc. for general and unrestricted support, $5,000 to Covenant House for general and unrestricted support, and $3,675 to Myriad USA Inc. for the FOOP US Fund.
The foundation’s website lists long-term grantmaking partnerships, including Covenant House, Kidzcan Zimbabwe, Manjushree Vidyapith School, Rachel Swart Fund, Ramana’s Garden, and Zanmi Beni. Its 2024 filing also describes program-related investments supporting affordable housing, Black homebuyers and business owners, smallholder farmers, and bridge construction in rural Rwanda and Uganda. These are described as investments or direct charitable activity, rather than grants to outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrea Kaplan as director and vice president; Jeffrey Kaplan as president, director, secretary, and treasurer; and Michael Kaplan as director. The foundation’s website identifies Andrea Kaplan as a board member.
A to Z Impact Foundation is led by Jeffrey Kaplan, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Kaplan
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Kaplan
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A to Z Impact Foundation
How much does A to Z Impact Foundation give each year?
A to Z Impact Foundation gave $178K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $208K across 43 grants.
What is A to Z Impact Foundation's typical grant size?
A to Z Impact Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $6,859, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A to Z Impact Foundation that year got $754 on average.
Where does A to Z Impact Foundation give grants?
A to Z Impact Foundation's top state is New York, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does A to Z Impact Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of A to Z Impact Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are A to Z Impact Foundation's largest grantees?
A to Z Impact Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Manjushree Charitable Society ($125,000), The Water Trust Inc ($25,000) and Covenant House ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is A to Z Impact Foundation?
A to Z Impact Foundation reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $776K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A to Z Impact Foundation fund?
The foundation says it believes everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare and economic opportunity, and that it prioritizes societal outcomes and shared prosperity in its impact-first work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A to Z Impact Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A to Z Impact Foundation's EIN?
A to Z Impact Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1982106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does A to Z Impact Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). A to Z Impact Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/a-to-z-impact-foundation-morg_cb660159a4d84af391511b34511d7232
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