Freewill Impact Fund
FreeWill Impact Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity based in Palo Alto, California. It operates a donor-advised fund that receives gifts of stock and other securities, as well as cryptocurrency, liquidates them for cash, and makes grants to qualified nonprofit organizations based on donor recommendations.
Freewill Impact Fund at a glance
In short: Freewill Impact Fund gave $11.0M across 91 grants in 2024 (avg $121K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,992,875
- +167.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 91
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,801
- +214.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,072
- Total assets
- $1,024,177
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Freewill Impact Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are issued based on donor recommendations. Donors submit gifts and grant recommendations online.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2100 Geng Road 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3307
Phone: (510) 771-7776
Website: https://freewillimpact.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freewill Impact Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Oregon Community Foundation ($5.4M). Together the top 10 received $8.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 233 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website describes gifts supporting U.S. charities. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; Oregon received 50% of the total, followed by Washington (8%), California (7%), Arizona (5%), and Vermont (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Freewill Impact Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2022) to $11.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 91 grants totaling $11.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | General Support | $5,430,494 |
| Discovery Institute Seattle, WA | General Support | $607,773 |
| Verde Valley School Sedona, AZ | General Support | $552,500 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund Burbank, CA | General Support | $396,034 |
| Cure Blindness Project Norwich, VT | General Support | $332,940 |
| Grace Family Church of North Tampa Lutz, FL | General Support | $274,146 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Omaha, NE | General Support | $187,427 |
| Conservation Northwest Seattle, WA | General Support | $166,222 |
| Heal Palestine Kent, OH | General Support | $163,570 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | General Support | $149,392 |
Ready to take the next step with Freewill Impact Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,024,177 | $11,892,814 | $11,894,310 | $10,992,875 | 91 | $1,589 |
| 2023 | $1,588,016 | $5,675,629 | $5,676,278 | $4,113,350 | 107 | $629 |
| 2022 | $453,861 | $2,503,817 | $2,463,005 | $317,768 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $255,124 | $1,188,952 | $1,189,052 | $475,799 | 24 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund states that its mission is to make charitable giving especially easy, so donors can support their favorite nonprofit organizations without traditional pain points in non-cash giving. Its website also describes FreeWill’s mission as raising $1 trillion for charities.
Grantees in 2024 included organizations with varied missions. The Oregon Community Foundation describes its work as improving the lives of Oregonians through philanthropy; Discovery Institute says it advances a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation through education, research, and analysis. The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund describes its mission as non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, FreeWill Impact Fund made 91 grants totaling $10,992,875. Grant amounts ranged from $5,003 to $5,430,494, with a median of $20,072.
The largest reported grants included $5,430,494 to The Oregon Community Foundation, $607,773 to Discovery Institute, $552,500 to Verde Valley School, $396,034 to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, and $332,940 to Cure Blindness Project. Each was listed for general support.
The fund makes grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations after considering recommendations from original donors. Eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charities under Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2), be in good standing with relevant authorities, and meet the fund’s other stated eligibility requirements. The fund’s website says it may modify those requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Xia Spradling as president; Kathryn Zealand as secretary; John Goedert as treasurer; Andrew Nick as chief legal officer through December 17, 2024; Charles A. Borek as chief legal officer; and Allison Lee as VP, legal/compliance through April 12, 2024.
Freewill Impact Fund is led by Jennifer Xia Spradling, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Xia Spradling
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Lee
Vice President, Legal & Compliance
Vice President of Legal & Compliance → Vice President, Legal & Compliance, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Nick
Chief Legal Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Goedert
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Zealand
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Borek
Chief Legal Officer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alexander Chung (2021) — President
- Former: Anita Chung (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen Lin (2021) — Treasurer
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 Freewill Impact Fund
How much does Freewill Impact Fund give each year?
Freewill Impact Fund gave $11.0M across 91 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 107 grants.
What is Freewill Impact Fund's typical grant size?
Freewill Impact Fund's median grant in 2024 was $20,072, and its average grant was $120,801, across 91 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Freewill Impact Fund give grants?
Freewill Impact Fund gives mostly in Oregon: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (8%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Freewill Impact Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Freewill Impact Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (91 of 91) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Freewill Impact Fund's largest grantees?
Freewill Impact Fund's largest 2024 grantees include The Oregon Community Foundation ($5,430,494), Discovery Institute ($607,773) and Verde Valley School ($552,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Freewill Impact Fund?
Freewill Impact Fund reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.9M.
What does Freewill Impact Fund fund?
The fund states that its mission is to make charitable giving especially easy, so donors can support their favorite nonprofit organizations without traditional pain points in non-cash giving. Its website also describes FreeWill’s mission as raising $1 trillion for charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freewill Impact Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are issued based on donor recommendations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Freewill Impact Fund's EIN?
Freewill Impact Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1218871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Freewill Impact Fund 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Freewill Impact Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in California
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Direct Relief supports healthcare providers serving people affected by poverty or emergencies, including community health centers, clinics, and grassroots organizations, with medicines, supplies, and funding for health access and equity. In 2025, its grants had a median award of about $65,000, and its work spans all 50 U.S. states and countries around the world; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Freewill Impact Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/freewill-impact-fund-morg_9f95d74a833947d5b4ebe23f789db8ff
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_861218871_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Freewill Impact Fund funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/freewill-impact-fund-morg_9f95d74a833947d5b4ebe23f789db8ff},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-11. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Freewill Impact Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Freewill Impact Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?