Impetus Fund
TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROVIDING PUBLIC EDUCATION, CONDUCTING ADVOCACY, AND ENCOURAGING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
+516.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+222.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
+800.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$780K
-64.2% YoY
About Impetus Fund
Based on IRS filings
Impetus Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $7.0M. Net investment income was $211K.
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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 | $16,425,841 | $2,666,747 | $1,330,441 |
| Revenue | $20,178,878 | $3,825,682 | $2,327,145 |
| Expenses | $7,571,770 | $2,563,865 | $1,721,116 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $211,370 | $13,261 | $13,928 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Workmoney Inc ($3,000,000), North Fund ($1,100,000), Defending Democracy Together ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADLER UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| CENTER FOR VOTER INFORMATION WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $46,460 |
| DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $1,000,000 |
| FAIR DEMOCRACY WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
| FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTION FUND CONCORD, NH | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $500,000 |
| FUTURE FORWARD USA ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $1,000,000 |
| NORTH FUND WASHINGTON, DC | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $1,100,000 |
| THE ACT NOW PROJECT COVINA, CA | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $111,000 |
| WORKMONEY INC MILWAUKEE, WI | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $3,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZRA REESE | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR | 1 | — |
| FALONA JOY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW SCHULZ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SAURABH GUPTA | GENERAL COUNSEL (THROUGH 4/2024) | 1 | $6,320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Impetus Fund?
As of 2024, Impetus Fund holds $16.4M in total assets with $20.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $7.0M in 2024.
Where does Impetus Fund operate?
Impetus Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Impetus Fund award?
In 2024, Impetus Fund awarded 9 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $780K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Impetus Fund's EIN?
Impetus Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1701143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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