THE IGDA FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SERVING UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED DEVELOPERS AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITHIN THE GAMING INDUSTRY. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE GAME INDUSTRY MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY PERSON WHO WANTS TO BE A PART OF THE GAMING INDUSTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$290K
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Igda Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Igda Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $290K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $1K.
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 | $290,206 | $282,212 | $433,170 |
| Revenue | $210,829 | $127,490 | $184,693 |
| Expenses | $203,610 | $281,010 | $205,791 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,458 | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Igda Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include International Game Developers' Association Inc ($10,000), Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL GAME DEVELOPERS' ASSOCIATION INC MT ROYAL, NJ | UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS GAME JAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| GIRLS MAKE GAMES SCHOLARSHIP FUND RALEIGH, NC | UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS GAME JAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED FRIES | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MITZI MCGILVRAY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NEIL KIRBY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GINA JOSEPH | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| LISY KANE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHANNON LOFTIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID ORTIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAHA RASOULI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATASHA SKULT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH SPIERS | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 12/2024) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Igda Foundation?
Igda Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $290K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Igda Foundation?
As of 2024, Igda Foundation holds $290K in total assets with $211K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Igda Foundation operate?
Igda Foundation has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Igda Foundation award?
In 2024, Igda Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Igda Foundation's EIN?
Igda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5991931. 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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