THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND PHILANTHROPIC DISBURSEMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATION, AND OTHER ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH-SERVING AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO COORDINATE EDUCATION AND OTHER POLICY EFFORTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
+218.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.5M
+544.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+666.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$368K
-16.0% YoY
About Contina Impact
Based on IRS filings
Contina Impact is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $8.5M. Net investment income was $223K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,041,305 | $4,416,046 | $1,914,503 |
| Revenue | $21,662,768 | $6,777,043 | $4,582,631 |
| Expenses | $13,544,406 | $4,326,651 | $3,688,608 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $222,588 | $43,497 | $35 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Defending Democracy Together Institute ($1,250,000), Support Services Network ($1,250,000), More in Common ($1,106,679).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS NOW NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $250,000 |
| CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $60,000 |
| DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $1,250,000 |
| DEMOCRACY SECURITY PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $750,000 |
| EQUIS INSTITUTE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $150,000 |
| FUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| GLOBAL IMPACT-PUBLIC SERVICE ALLIANCE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $500,000 |
| HARMONY LABS INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $180,000 |
| HEALTHY DEMOCRACY PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC DIALOGUE US WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON DORFMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LIONEL C JOHNSON | BOARD TREASURER & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KARI DUNN SARATOVSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contina Impact?
Contina Impact is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BERKELEY, CA. It holds $14.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Contina Impact?
As of 2024, Contina Impact holds $14.0M in total assets with $21.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $8.5M in 2024.
Where does Contina Impact operate?
Contina Impact has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Wyoming.
What size grants does Contina Impact award?
In 2024, Contina Impact awarded 23 grants totaling $8.5M — an average of about $368K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Contina Impact's EIN?
Contina Impact's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4657870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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