To develop creative programs to educate and engage activists about critical issues in Washington State
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+87.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$98K
-36.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-57.8% YoY
About Fuse Innovation Fund
Based on IRS filings
Fuse Innovation Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $8K.
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 | $1,463,236 | $778,630 | $313,989 |
| Revenue | $1,579,322 | $1,419,590 | $1,125,930 |
| Expenses | $1,072,288 | $1,067,040 | $2,801,178 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,616 | $16 | $98 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include PA Alliance Foundation ($35,000), Justice not Jails ($20,000), Fuse Voters ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PA Alliance Foundation Philadelphia, PA | To provide support for grassroots organizing | $35,000 |
| Justice not Jails Spokane, WA | To provide support for grassroots organizing | $20,000 |
| Fuse Voters Seattle, WA | To provide support for grassroots organizing | $15,000 |
| State Leadership Project Raleigh, NC | To provide support for grassroots organizing | $12,500 |
| Fuerte Art Collective Phoenix, AZ | To provide support for grassroots organizing | $8,000 |
| Forward Together Wisconson Milwaukee, WI | To provide support for grassroots organizing | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ostrom | Executive Director | 16.6 | — |
| Adam Glickman | Chair | 1 | — |
| Daniel Weise | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Julie Robinson | Director | 1 | — |
| Ahmed Gaya | Director | 1 | — |
| Dean Nielsen | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Hansen | Director | 1 | — |
| Lyle Quasim | Director | 1 | — |
| Leah Snyder | Director | 1 | — |
| Raman Khanna | Director | 1 | — |
| Yazmin Mehdi | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamielyn Wheeler | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fuse Innovation Fund?
Fuse Innovation Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fuse Innovation Fund?
As of 2024, Fuse Innovation Fund holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $98K in 2024.
Where does Fuse Innovation Fund operate?
Fuse Innovation Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Fuse Innovation Fund award?
In 2024, Fuse Innovation Fund awarded 6 grants totaling $98K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fuse Innovation Fund's EIN?
Fuse Innovation Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0800705. 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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