Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets.
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $80,215
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $309,900
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $296,183
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (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
In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
*2021: Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2021: Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,831 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,215 | $309,900 | $296,183 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $67,059 | $284,773 | $232,361 | — | — | $232,361 |
| 2022 | $6,670 | $186,045 | $183,742 | — | — | $183,742 |
| 2021* | $8,221 | $91,683 | $76,199 | $18,831 | 7 | $39,554 |
*2021: Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc is led by Shirkeri Badger, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shirkeri Badger
Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Armelin
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Destinee Hayes-Bejide
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Arnold
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Damaje Muhammad (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chaniah Cousian (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Chania Couisan (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dana M Badger-Couisan (2021) — Chief Executive Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc
How large is Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc?
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $310K.
What is Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc?
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $80K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc operate?
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc's EIN?
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2836404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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