Family Impact Fund
The Family Impact Fund provides tuition assistance to children from low-income families for high-quality early education and child care, helping parents to maximize their employment or continue their education.
Family Impact Fund at a glance
In short: Family Impact Fund gave $912K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $304K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $911,595
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $303,865
- Median grant
- $69,607
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (93% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Family Impact Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Foundation for the Carolinas ($774K). Together the top 3 received $912K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $912K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Scholarship Program | $773,920 |
| Thompsons Child & Family Focus Matthews, NC | Scholarship Program | $69,607 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund New York, NY | Scholarship Program | $68,068 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $149,457 | $1,086,478 | $911,595 | 3 | $592 |
About Family Impact Fund
Based on IRS filings
Family Impact Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $912K. Net investment income was $592.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Family Impact Fund is led by Ann Barnes Robertson, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ann Barnes Robertson
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ibsen
Chair
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Glass
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Watson
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ct Anderson
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fola Onifade
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Knoble
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Tilley
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pearson Pendergrass
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Leak
Member
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Family Impact Fund
How much does Family Impact Fund give each year?
Family Impact Fund gave $912K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Family Impact Fund's typical grant size?
Family Impact Fund's median grant in 2020 was $69,607, and its average grant was $303,865, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Family Impact Fund give grants?
Family Impact Fund gives mostly in North Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%).
Does Family Impact Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Family Impact Fund's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Program" (3 grants).
What is Family Impact Fund?
Family Impact Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlotte, NC.
What is Family Impact Fund's EIN?
Family Impact Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0462802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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