Inspire Access
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.
Inspire Access at a glance
In short: Inspire Access gave $73K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,750
- +191.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,750
- +191.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,750
- Total assets
- $8,468,550
- +50.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Inspire Access funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeleen Beauty ($73K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeleen Beauty Washington, DC | Business Growth, Expansion, and Organizational Capacity Building | $72,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,468,550 | $3,738,587 | $810,117 | $72,750 | 1 | $265,648 |
| 2023 | $5,630,384 | $1,135,203 | $313,206 | $25,000 | 1 | $92,405 |
About Inspire Access
Based on IRS filings
Inspire Access is a public charity, 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.
Focus Areas
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. 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. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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