Incaendo
INCAENDO is a public charity based in San Carlos, California. Formed in 2024, it states that it supports environmental protection and human rights through grantmaking focused on environmental protection, energy policy, civic engagement, and human rights.
Key facts about Incaendo
In short: Incaendo gave $11.6M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 99-4657560
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,550,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $1,050,000
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $1,024,243
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
Annual Giving
$11.6M
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
Mission & Focus Areas
INCAENDO’s stated mission is “to educate and advocate for the protection of the environment and human rights.” Its filing says its grantmaking supports initiatives advancing environmental protection, energy policy, civic engagement, and human rights.
The grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. House Majority Forward describes its work as promoting economic growth and opportunity, justice, environmental stewardship, and democracy. Clean Future Action Fund says it educates, lobbies, and advocates for clean-energy policies; Energy Action Fund advocates for a clean and equitable energy future; and Giffords works to address gun violence through legislation and public dialogue. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not INCAENDO’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, INCAENDO reported 11 grants totaling $11,550,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100,000 to $5,000,000, with a median of $250,000. The filing’s program description separately states that the organization awarded 12 grants totaling approximately $11.5 million that year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 2% to recipients in North Carolina, and 2% to recipients in California. These figures describe the locations of listed grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $11.6M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Majority Forward ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $11.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Majority Forward Washington, DC | Program Support | $5,000,000 |
| House Majority Forward Washington, DC | Program Support | $2,500,000 |
| America Works USA Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,500,000 |
| American Opportunity Action Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,000,000 |
| Clean Economy Project Inc Washington, DC | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Clean Future Action Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Clearpath Action for Conservative Clean Energy Inc Charlotte, NC | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Securing America's Future Energy Alliance Inc (Safe) Washington, DC | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $200,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,024,243 | $12,579,275 | $11,556,032 | $11,550,000 (11 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,024,243 |
| Revenue | $12,579,275 |
| Expenses | $11,556,032 |
| Net Investment Income | $-231,024 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists L. John Doerr III and Ann Howland Doerr as directors, Barbara Hager as chief executive officer, and Catherine Hennig as secretary and treasurer.
Incaendo is led by Barbara Hager, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Hager
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Howland Doerr
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. John Doerr III
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hennig
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 1180 San Carlos Avenue No 717, San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 384-0240
Frequently asked questions about Incaendo
How much does Incaendo give each year?
Incaendo gave $11.6M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Incaendo's typical grant size?
Incaendo's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $1,050,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Incaendo give grants?
Incaendo gives mostly in District of Columbia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does Incaendo give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Incaendo's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are Incaendo's largest grantees?
Incaendo's largest 2025 grantees include Majority Forward ($5,000,000), House Majority Forward ($2,500,000) and America Works USA ($1,500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Incaendo?
Incaendo reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.6M.
What does Incaendo fund?
INCAENDO’s stated mission is “to educate and advocate for the protection of the environment and human rights.” Its filing says its grantmaking supports initiatives advancing environmental protection, energy policy, civic engagement, and human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Incaendo?
Incaendo has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Incaendo's EIN?
Incaendo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4657560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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