Imagine Learning Foundation
Imagine Learning Foundation is a private foundation based in Tempe, Arizona. Its mission is to foster the well-being of learners and the people who support them at home and in their communities, with a focus on extending supportive learning environments beyond the classroom.
Imagine Learning Foundation at a glance
In short: Imagine Learning Foundation gave $653K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), top state Massachusetts. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $653,000
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,417
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $3,714,905
- -11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Imagine Learning Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 S Mill Ave 1700, Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (385) 324-6079
Website: HTTPS://WWW.IMAGINELEARNINGFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Imagine Learning Foundation
Who Imagine Learning Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catie's Closet ($100K). Together the top 10 received $635K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 38 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grants to organizations in multiple states and Washington, DC. By share of grant dollars, recipients in Massachusetts received 25%, and recipients in DC, Washington, and Pennsylvania each received 15%; Idaho recipients received 12%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Imagine Learning Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $89K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $90K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 342% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2022) to $653K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $653K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catie's Closet Dracut, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Schoolhouse Connection Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Backback Brigade Seattle, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc Glen Mills, PA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc Pocatello, ID | General Support | $80,000 |
| Erika's Light House Winnetka, IL | General Support | $75,000 |
| City Year Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Artspace Community Arts Center Greenfield, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Voices for Children Inc New Haven, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Goodies from the Heart Inc Blairsville, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,714,905 | $199,281 | $672,565 | $653,000 | 12 | $653,000 | $191,046 | $190,872 |
| 2024 | $4,186,389 | $174,912 | $609,086 | $577,000 | 12 | $577,000 | $167,876 | $207,068 |
| 2023 | $4,620,896 | $255,076 | $460,113 | $421,400 | 8 | $421,400 | $180,076 | $217,177 |
| 2022 | $4,827,151 | $3,713 | $284,780 | $240,000 | 6 | $240,000 | $1,577 | $249,910 |
| 2021 | $5,119,374 | $5,199,540 | $80,178 | — | — | — | — | $41,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Imagine Learning Foundation reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2025 — 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 states that it seeks to connect classroom learning with positive learning environments at home and in the community by expanding access to programs and activities focused on learners’ mental and physical well-being. Its website also describes supporting family and community involvement in learner well-being.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address children’s basic needs and educational support. For example, Catie’s Closet says it provides children in need access to clothing and basic necessities so they can thrive in school and in life. Operation Warm says it connects under-resourced children to community resources through basic-needs programs. SchoolHouse Connection describes its work as overcoming homelessness through early care and education, while Sleep in Heavenly Peace says it provides fully furnished beds to children in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $653,000. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $100,000, with a median of $62,500. Its largest grants were $100,000 each to Catie’s Closet, SchoolHouse Connection, BackPack Brigade, and Operation Warm; it gave $80,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
The foundation’s Signature Grant Program lists an award range of $25,000–$100,000. The website states that applications for the 2026 program have closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Graham as president and chair, Adrienne Rytting as secretary, and Bradley McCord as treasurer.
Imagine Learning Foundation is led by Christopher Graham, President & Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Graham
President & Chair
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Rytting
Secretary
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley McCord
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brad McCord (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: J. Brent Taylor (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Imagine Learning Foundation
How much does Imagine Learning Foundation give each year?
Imagine Learning Foundation gave $653K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $577K across 12 grants.
What is Imagine Learning Foundation's typical grant size?
Imagine Learning Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $62,500, and its average grant was $54,417, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Imagine Learning Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does Imagine Learning Foundation give grants?
Imagine Learning Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Washington (15%).
Does Imagine Learning Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Imagine Learning Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Imagine Learning Foundation's largest grantees?
Imagine Learning Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catie's Closet ($100,000), Schoolhouse Connection ($100,000) and Backback Brigade ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Imagine Learning Foundation?
Imagine Learning Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $653K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Imagine Learning Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it seeks to connect classroom learning with positive learning environments at home and in the community by expanding access to programs and activities focused on learners’ mental and physical well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Imagine Learning 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 Imagine Learning Foundation's EIN?
Imagine Learning Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1061541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Imagine Learning Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Imagine Learning Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/imagine-learning-foundation-morg_611132dfdedd44f2a17e681afea66fb2
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