Aspiration Impact Foundation
Aspiration Impact Foundation is a private foundation based in Marina del Rey, California. Its 2021 filing reports 12 grants totaling $130,000, including grants to organizations whose stated missions address environmental issues, wilderness protection, environmental justice, and community programs.
Aspiration Impact Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,661
- -74.4% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $10,658
- -97.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Aspiration Impact Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4551 Glencoe Avenue Suite 300, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aspiration Impact Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 grantees were located in Bemidji, Minnesota; Durango, Colorado; Valencia and Oakland, California; and Birmingham, Alabama. These are grantee locations, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Outdoor Leader Lander, WY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Green Latinos Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network Bemidji, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Great Old Broads for Wilderness Durango, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Flow Valencia, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Honor the Earth Callaway, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network Oakland, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Gasp Birmingham, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Grid Alternatives Oakland, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,661 | — | $10,658 | — | — | $372 |
| 2022 | $14,319 | $11,400 | $455,681 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $458,600 | $374,417 | $139,643 | $130,000 | 12 | — |
| 2020 | $223,826 | $45,132 | $38,559 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aspiration Impact Foundation reported a distributable amount of $372 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2021 grantees, the Indigenous Environmental Network describes its mission as educating youth and Indigenous people about environmental issues and their health. Great Old Broads for Wilderness says it engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands. The Asian Pacific Environmental Network says it builds immigrant and refugee power for a just transition and a clean, healthy environment. Gasp describes its mission as advancing healthy air and environmental justice in the Greater Birmingham area through education, advocacy, and collaboration. Rainforest Flow says it provides water, sanitation, health, and education programs in response to communities’ cultural and environmental needs.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $130,000 through 12 grants. The following grantees each received $10,000 that year: Indigenous Environmental Network, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Rainforest Flow, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, and Gasp. The 2022 and 2023 filings each report zero grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Michael Shuckerow as assistant treasurer.
Aspiration Impact Foundation's only listed officer is Michael Shuckerow, Assistant Treasurer on the 2023 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Shuckerow
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Olivia Albrecht (2022) — CEO
- Former: Andrei Cherny (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Alexandra Horigan (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: James Meeks (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Sanberg (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Aspiration Impact Foundation
How large is Aspiration Impact Foundation?
Aspiration Impact Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Aspiration Impact Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2021 grantees, the Indigenous Environmental Network describes its mission as educating youth and Indigenous people about environmental issues and their health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aspiration Impact Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Aspiration Impact Foundation make grants?
The listed 2021 grantees were located in Bemidji, Minnesota; Durango, Colorado; Valencia and Oakland, California; and Birmingham, Alabama. These are grantee locations, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
How much is Aspiration Impact Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Aspiration Impact Foundation reported a distributable amount of $372 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Aspiration Impact Foundation's EIN?
Aspiration Impact Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5074564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Aspiration Impact Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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