Imaginable Futures Foundation
Imaginable Futures Foundation is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California, that supports organizations and collaborative efforts to advance equity in education and help all learners thrive. The funder says its work is centered on the United States, Brazil and Kenya.
Imaginable Futures Foundation at a glance
In short: Imaginable Futures Foundation gave $22.0M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $349K), top state District of Columbia. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,003,842
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $349,267
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $52,225,573
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (31 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Imaginable Futures Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 Twin Dolphin Drive 600, Redwood City, CA 94065
Phone: (650) 482-2500
Website: https://imaginablefutures.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Imaginable Futures Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Firelight Foundation ($1.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $12.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 61 grants of 201 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it works across Brazil, Kenya and the United States. Its 2024 grants also show support for organizations based in multiple U.S. states and Washington, DC, as well as a grant to Fundo Socioambiental Casa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Imaginable Futures Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 57 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $208K; repeat grants $599K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $485K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21.8M (2022) to $22.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $22.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Our Kin Inc New Haven, CT | General support | $1,500,000 |
| Alliance for Early Success Washington, DC | To support early childhood education | $1,500,000 |
| National Black Child Development Institute Inc Silver Spring, MD | General support | $1,500,000 |
| Fundo Socioambiental Casa | To support equitable education | $1,365,000 |
| Firelight Foundation Scotts Valley, CA | To support income security | $1,202,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC | Project grant to support Grantee?s Ascend Program?s Postsecondary Success for Parents Initiative | $1,166,667 |
| Generation Hope Washington, DC | General support | $850,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | To support education research | $750,000 |
| Firelight Foundation Scotts Valley, CA | To support income security | $602,000 |
| The Wildflower Foundation Minneapolis, MN | To support the Black Wildflowers Fund | $600,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,225,573 | $25,572,334 | $22,651,093 | $22,003,842 | 63 | $22,003,842 | $25,525,833 | $1,996,396 |
| 2023 | $55,455,566 | $21,712,450 | $26,230,555 | $22,173,121 | 81 | $22,173,121 | $21,712,444 | $2,163,969 |
| 2022 | $57,954,615 | $71,241,385 | $19,743,670 | $21,795,806 | 57 | $29,779,122 | $39,163,043 | $415,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Imaginable Futures Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations and their collaborative efforts to build and strengthen equity in education, enabling all learners to thrive. Its stated approach includes strengthening education fields through investments in research, capacity, infrastructure and leadership, and working collaboratively with people closest to the challenges.
Its 2024 grants show support for a range of education-related organizations. For example, All Our Kin says it trains and supports community child care providers; Generation Hope says it supports teen parents and their children through mentoring, emotional support and financial resources; and the Association of Community College Trustees says it builds community college board governance and advocacy capacity. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $22,003,842. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $200,000. Notable grants included $1,500,000 each to All Our Kin for general support, Alliance for Early Success to support early childhood education, and National Black Child Development Institute for general support. Other grants included $1,166,667 to The Aspen Institute for a postsecondary success initiative for parents, $850,000 to Generation Hope for general support, and $500,000 to the Association of Community College Trustees to support student parents.
The foundation identifies partners on a rolling basis through research, listening and learning alongside partners and collaborators. It says its investment process is agile and responsive to organizations’ needs and best interests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Pamela K Omidyar, Jeffrey R Alvord and Patricia Christen, Directors; Amy R Klement, President; Kristina G McNeff, Secretary; and Erin M Simmons, Treasurer.
Imaginable Futures Foundation is led by Amy R Klement, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy R Klement
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R Alvord
Director
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela K Omidyar
Director
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Christen
Director
On filings since 2021
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina G McNeff
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin M Simmons
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Imaginable Futures Foundation
How much does Imaginable Futures Foundation give each year?
Imaginable Futures Foundation gave $22.0M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22.2M across 81 grants.
What is Imaginable Futures Foundation's typical grant size?
Imaginable Futures Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $349,267, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Imaginable Futures Foundation that year got $208K on average.
Where does Imaginable Futures Foundation give grants?
Imaginable Futures Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (8%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Scotts Valley, CA (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Imaginable Futures Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Imaginable Futures Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To support student parents" (7 grants), "To support equitable education" (6 grants) and "To support education research" (3 grants).
Who are Imaginable Futures Foundation's largest grantees?
Imaginable Futures Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Firelight Foundation ($1,804,000 across 2 grants), All Our Kin Inc ($1,500,000) and Alliance for Early Success ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Imaginable Futures Foundation?
Imaginable Futures Foundation reported $52.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Imaginable Futures Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations and their collaborative efforts to build and strengthen equity in education, enabling all learners to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Imaginable Futures Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Imaginable Futures Foundation's EIN?
Imaginable Futures Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3273549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Imaginable Futures Foundation 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Imaginable Futures Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/imaginable-futures-foundation-morg_8cd8660e74424d5aa8fc598a22cfef2e
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