Incite Labs Inc
Incite Labs Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting activities including environmental solutions, scholarships, health care, education, and community-focused work.
Incite Labs Inc at a glance
In short: Incite Labs Inc gave $590K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $590,000
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,286
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $41,800,265
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Incite Labs Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 65 Montclair Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (650) 579-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Incite Labs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tides Foundation - Industrious Labs ($250K). Together the top 7 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 23 grants of 67 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (56%), Massachusetts (38%), Maryland (5%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $590K (2024) to $2.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,800,265 | $1,919,836 | $1,431,267 | $590,000 | 7 | $590,000 | $1,612,705 | $1,942,289 |
| 2023 | $38,602,811 | $2,399,454 | $1,671,457 | $1,089,165 | 13 | $1,089,165 | $2,118,607 | $1,725,368 |
| 2022 | $33,863,765 | $716,922 | $1,580,616 | $965,050 | 11 | $992,365 | $421,185 | $1,811,159 |
| 2021 | $42,508,783 | $4,586,095 | $3,087,043 | $2,595,100 | 19 | $2,688,517 | $4,268,468 | $2,011,977 |
| 2020 | $40,121,702 | $1,124,203 | $3,337,115 | $2,922,378 | 17 | — | $867,193 | $1,828,655 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative and a Johns Hopkins University MPH scholarship. All India Movement for Seva says its mission includes educating children in India, providing primary health care to rural and tribal populations, and running women’s empowerment and community-training programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $590,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000.
Notable grants included $250,000 to Tides Foundation – Industrious Labs, $175,000 to MIT – Environmental Solutions Initiative, $75,000 to Clear Gene Inc, $50,000 to United Way Worldwide, and $30,000 to Johns Hopkins University – MPH Scholarship. The remaining grants were $5,000 each to All India Movement for Seva and Mission Local.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Rogers as president and treasurer and Swati Mylavarapu as secretary.
Incite Labs Inc is led by Matthew Rogers, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Rogers
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Swati Mylavarapu
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Incite Labs Inc
How much does Incite Labs Inc give each year?
Incite Labs Inc gave $590K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 13 grants.
What is Incite Labs Inc's typical grant size?
Incite Labs Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $84,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Incite Labs Inc give grants?
Incite Labs Inc gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (38%) and Maryland (5%).
Does Incite Labs Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Incite Labs Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are Incite Labs Inc's largest grantees?
Incite Labs Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tides Foundation - Industrious Labs ($250,000), MIT - Environmental Solutions Initiative ($175,000) and Clear Gene Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Incite Labs Inc?
Incite Labs Inc reported $41.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Incite Labs Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative and a Johns Hopkins University MPH scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Incite Labs Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Incite Labs Inc's EIN?
Incite Labs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4410279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Incite Labs Inc 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.
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