Destination Innovation Inc
Aligning boldly-resilient young people with the tools and mindset to move courageously, with purpose and discipline, to activate underserved communities.
Destination Innovation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $145,452
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,220,979
- +61.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $3,103
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,137,403
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Destination Innovation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $10K (2021). In 2022 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Appleseed Lawrence, KS | 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 | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,452 | $1,220,979 | $1,137,403 | — | — | $3,103 |
| 2023 | $127,605 | $756,983 | $800,699 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $168,380 | $846,741 | $706,061 | $5,000 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $160,808 | $473,020 | $467,533 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,991 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Destination Innovation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Destination Innovation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $145K in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Destination Innovation Inc is led by Brandy Willett, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandy Willett
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marquetta Atkins-Woods
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$83K (2022) → $91K (2024)
Angela Baker
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Scott
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fabrice Metan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Miller
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malakia Bell
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Vann
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Fonkert
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Long
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ngoc Vuong
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Flores
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sawyer Hobbs
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Ferguson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Katie Weidner (2022) — Member
- Former: Katy Weidner (2021) — Member
- Former: Marquetta Atkins (2021) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $91K, to Marquetta Atkins-Woods (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Destination Innovation Inc
How large is Destination Innovation Inc?
Destination Innovation Inc reported $145K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Destination Innovation Inc?
Destination Innovation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $145K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Destination Innovation Inc operate?
Destination Innovation Inc has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Destination Innovation Inc's EIN?
Destination Innovation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1667906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Destination Innovation Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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