Giving Gap Inc
Giving Gaps mission is to advance equity in philanthropy by increasing visibility access and resources for nonprofits on Giving Gaps online directory through data technology and donor engagement. During the fiscal year Giving operated a free searchable online platform that enables donors funders and institutions to discover and support nonprofit organizations across the United States. The organization collected and aggregated data on its member nonprofits to document the strengths needs and funding gaps including the publication of research and reports. Giving Gap also conducted outreach and engagement campaigns designed to increase charitable giving and awareness in support on its member nonprofits.
Giving Gap Inc at a glance
In short: Giving Gap Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,365
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,365
- Median grant
- $20,365
- Total assets
- $196,398
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Giving Gap Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charityvest ($20K).
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
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charityvest Fairfield, CT | Program Services | $20,365 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,398 | $209,238 | $113,444 | $20,365 | 1 |
About Giving Gap Inc
Based on IRS filings
Giving Gap Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Giving Gap Inc is led by Shawn Dove, Board Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shawn Dove
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Setadi
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Thatcher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rupal Parekh
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Taylor
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Giving Gap Inc
How much does Giving Gap Inc give each year?
Giving Gap Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Giving Gap Inc?
Giving Gap Inc reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $209K.
Where does Giving Gap Inc operate?
Giving Gap Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Giving Gap Inc's EIN?
Giving Gap Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3976574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
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