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Inspire Access

Foundation · Grantmaker Potomac, MD EIN: 88-3094715 Website

Our mission is to mobilize philanthropic capital towards for-profit ventures in support of underrepresented founders and communities who have historically lacked access to capital. We advance this by providing pris, fiscal sponsorships, and other founder-friendly tools that channel unrestricted donations into mission-aligned ventures. By bridging donors and entrepreneurs, we expand access to capital, fuel innovation, and advance social equity.

Key facts about Inspire Access

In short: Inspire Access gave $73K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
88-3094715
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$72,750
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$72,750
Median grant
$72,750
Total assets
$8,468,550
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$8.5M

+50.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$73K

+191.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$73K

+191.0% YoY

About Inspire Access

Based on IRS filings

Inspire Access is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $73K. Net investment income was $266K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Washington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Yeleen Beauty: $73KYeleen Beauty$73K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
YELEEN BEAUTY Washington, DCBUSINESS GROWTH, EXPANSION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING$72,750

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$8,468,550$5,630,384—
Revenue$3,738,587$1,135,203—
Expenses$810,117$313,206—
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$265,648$92,405—
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Inspire Access is led by Patrice King Brickman, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Patrice King Brickman

    President & CEO

    Director → President & CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anne Mosle

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hillary Baltimore

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laurie Martin

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ernita Thomas

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leroy Pingho

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Inspire Access

How much does Inspire Access give each year?

Inspire Access gave $73K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.

How large is Inspire Access?

Inspire Access reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.

What is Inspire Access?

Inspire Access is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Potomac, MD. It holds $8.5M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Inspire Access operate?

Inspire Access has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What is Inspire Access's EIN?

Inspire Access's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3094715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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