Incite Labs Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker San Francisco, CA EIN: 81-4410279

Incite Labs Inc is a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation based in San Francisco, California. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in June 2017. Incite Labs is one branch of the broader Incite organization, which was started by Matt Rogers and Swati Mylavarapu to support new, world-improving ideas, leaders, and teams. The Incite ecosystem comprises three distinct entities: Incite Ventures (an investment fund), Incite Labs (the philanthropic grantmaking arm), and Incite Politics (advocacy and legislative work).

Key facts about Incite Labs Inc

EIN: 81-4410279
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $590,000
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $84,286
Median grant: $50,000
Total assets: $41,800,265
Primary geography: California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Incite Labs Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Incite Labs Inc's 7 itemized 2024 grants were California (56%), Massachusetts (38%) and Maryland (5%). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).

How Incite Labs Inc gives

Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$41.8M

+8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$590K

-45.8% YoY

Grant Count

-46.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$84K

+0.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Incite Labs Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Incite Labs supports entrepreneurs and organizations working on radical change across three primary categories:

Philanthropy: The organization provides grants and program-related investments to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities tackling complex social and environmental issues. The foundation recognizes the importance of funding in transforming big ideas into significant impact.

Primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Environmental Conservation
Environmental Education
Community and School Gardens

Grantmaking

Incite Labs provides grants and program-related investments to further charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Incite Labs primarily funds organizations in:

California
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania

Grant Distribution by State

California $330K (56%)

Massachusetts $225K (38%)

Maryland $30K (5%)

Pennsylvania $5K (1%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

WashingtonSan FranciscoOaklandGainesvilleBostonLos AngelesNew YorkPalo AltoSan DiegoSilver SpringAlexandriaAustinBaltimoreBerkeleyCambridgeDenverFresnoHealdsburgOrlandoRedan

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of most recent filings:

Total Assets (2024): $41,800,265
Total Assets (2023): $38.6 million
Total Giving (2024): $590,000
Revenue (2023): $2.4 million
Expenses (2023): $1.67 million
Total Liabilities (2023): $27.2 thousand

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$41,800,265	$38,602,811	$33,863,765
Revenue	$1,919,836	$2,399,454	$716,922
Expenses	$1,431,267	$1,671,457	$1,580,616
Qualifying Distributions	$590,000	$1,089,165	$992,365
Net Investment Income	$1,612,705	$2,118,607	$421,185
Distributable Amount	$1,942,289	$1,725,368	$1,811,159

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Tides Foundation - Industrious Labs ($250,000), MIT - Environmental Solutions Initiative ($175,000), Clear Gene Inc ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TIDES FOUNDATION - INDUSTRIOUS LABS Los Angeles, CA	SUPPORT	$250,000
MIT - ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS INITIATIVE Cambridge, MA	SUPPORT	$175,000
CLEAR GENE INC San Carlos, CA	SUPPORT	$75,000
UNITED WAY WORLD WIDE Boston, MA	SUPPORT	$50,000
JOHN HOPKINS UNIV - MPH SCHOLARSHIP Baltimore, MD	SUPPORT	$30,000
ALL INDIA MOVEMENT FOR SEVA Saylorsburg, PA	SUPPORT	$5,000
MISSION LOCAL San Francisco, CA	SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Matthew Rogers	President and Treasurer	0.1	—
Swati Mylavarapu	Secretary	0.1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Incite Labs has been active in supporting innovative ventures and research initiatives. The organization has partnered with entities working on significant challenges, including partnerships related to drug development and research acceleration in specialized medical fields.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Incite Labs Inc fund?

Incite Labs supports entrepreneurs and organizations working on radical change across three primary categories: **Philanthropy:** The organization provides grants and program-related investments to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities tackling complex social and environmental issues. The foundation recognizes the importance of funding in transforming big ideas into significant impact. **Primary funding focus areas include:** • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • En…

How do I apply for a grant from Incite Labs Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,000–$400,000 • Total giving (2024): $590,000 **Types of Support:** Incite Labs provides grants and program-related investments to further charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.

Where does Incite Labs Inc make grants?

Incite Labs primarily funds organizations in: • California • Massachusetts • Pennsylvania

What size grants does Incite Labs Inc award?

In 2024, Incite Labs Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $590K — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Incite Labs Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Incite Labs Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.