Impact Fellows Action Fund
Impact Fellows Action Fund is a public charity based in Leawood, Kansas, that provides funding and technical assistance to state-level advocates and grassroots organizations working on policy change for young children and families. The organization describes its work as supporting 501(c)(4) legislative and electoral advocacy.
Impact Fellows Action Fund at a glance
In short: Impact Fellows Action Fund gave $3.7M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $230K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,685,000
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $230,313
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $212,500
- Total assets
- $5,548,234
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (11% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Impact Fellows Action Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 12120 State Line Road 555, Leawood, KS 66209
Phone: (913) 642-3490
Website: https://ifaction.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Impact Fellows Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tennesseans for Quality Early Education-Tqee ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 43 grants of 66 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s website describes a national approach: it analyzes data from all 50 states and makes grants in selected states. Its 2025 filing shows recipient grants in multiple states; the largest listed recipient-state shares were Tennessee (11%), Virginia (9%), and Pennsylvania, Oregon, and New Mexico (8% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Impact Fellows Action Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2020) to $3.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennesseans for Quality Early Education-Tqee Memphis, TN | Advocacy | $400,000 |
| Virginia Promise in Action Inc Richmond, VA | Advocacy | $350,000 |
| Children First Action Fund Philadelphia, PA | Advocacy | $300,000 |
| Family Forward Action Fund Portland, OR | Advocacy | $300,000 |
| NMVC Action Fund Albuquerque, NM | Advocacy | $300,000 |
| Healthier Colorado Denver, CO | Advocacy | $250,000 |
| Let's Grow Kids Action Network Montpelier, VT | Advocacy | $250,000 |
| Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Frankfort, KY | Advocacy | $225,000 |
| Alliance for Quality Education Albany, NY | Advocacy | $200,000 |
| Allons Babies Baton Rouge, LA | Advocacy | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,548,234 | $5,720,302 | $5,110,546 | $3,685,000 | 16 | — |
| 2024 | $4,948,193 | $5,150,265 | $4,701,043 | $3,420,000 | 17 | — |
| 2023 | $4,489,671 | $6,968,370 | $3,746,899 | $2,653,000 | 15 | $17,929 |
| 2022 | $1,269,948 | $2,375,133 | $3,493,087 | $2,695,000 | 14 | — |
| 2021 | $2,385,257 | $3,550,055 | $1,189,481 | $800,000 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $64,188 | $253,084 | $229,710 | $180,000 | 3 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the lives of generations of young children and their families through support for state-level advocacy on early childhood policies. Its website says it provides general operating support to state-level 501(c)(4) advocacy organizations and grassroots leaders, offers technical assistance, helps create or expand 501(c)(4) organizations, and facilitates peer exchange.
The 2025 filing lists grants for advocacy. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work: Virginia Promise in Action says it seeks political will for improvements and investment in Virginia’s child care system; Let’s Grow Kids Action Network describes its focus as building support for laws funding and supporting Vermont’s child care system; and NMVC Action Fund says it engages in lobbying and electoral activities for New Mexico’s children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the funder reported 16 grants totaling $3,685,000. Grants ranged from $100,000 to $400,000, with a median of $212,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $400,000 to Tennesseans for Quality Early Education-TQEE, $350,000 to Virginia Promise in Action, $300,000 each to Children First Action Fund, Family Forward Action Fund, and NMVC Action Fund, and $250,000 each to Healthier Colorado and Let’s Grow Kids Action Network. The filing states that these grants were for advocacy.
The funder’s website describes an annual process of reviewing data from all 50 states, consulting advocates and grassroots leaders about their goals and strategies, and having its Board and Advisors prioritize where funding could have the greatest impact. It says grants are made in selected states and technical assistance is available to any state interested in 501(c)(4) advocacy for young children and families. No application materials, restrictions, or unsolicited-request policy are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alice Duff as chair, Shelley Waters Boots as vice president, Lisa Klein as president/CEO, and Shakera Grant as general manager.
Impact Fellows Action Fund is led by Lisa Klein, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Klein
President & CEO
Secretary → President, 2021
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$249K (2021) → $284K (2025)
Alice Duff
Chair
President → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shakera Grant
General Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2025)
Shelley Waters Boots
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $284K, to Lisa Klein (President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Impact Fellows Action Fund
How much does Impact Fellows Action Fund give each year?
Impact Fellows Action Fund gave $3.7M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 17 grants.
What is Impact Fellows Action Fund's typical grant size?
Impact Fellows Action Fund's median grant in 2025 was $212,500, and its average grant was $230,313, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Impact Fellows Action Fund give grants?
Impact Fellows Action Fund's top state is Tennessee, with 11% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (9%) and Pennsylvania (8%).
Does Impact Fellows Action Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Impact Fellows Action Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advocacy" (16 grants).
Who are Impact Fellows Action Fund's largest grantees?
Impact Fellows Action Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Tennesseans for Quality Early Education-Tqee ($400,000), Virginia Promise in Action Inc ($350,000) and Children First Action Fund ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Impact Fellows Action Fund?
Impact Fellows Action Fund reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does Impact Fellows Action Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the lives of generations of young children and their families through support for state-level advocacy on early childhood policies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Impact Fellows Action Fund?
Impact Fellows Action Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ifaction.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Impact Fellows Action Fund's EIN?
Impact Fellows Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2105087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Impact Fellows Action Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/impact-fellows-action-fund-morg_a71b80a348d34800b79c59db349978d4
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