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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $266K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yeleen Beauty ($72,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YELEEN BEAUTY WASHINGTON, DC | BUSINESS GROWTH, EXPANSION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING | $72,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICE KING BRICKMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | — |
| LEROY PINGHO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ERNITA THOMAS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HILLARY BALTIMORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURIE MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE MOSLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is Inspire Access?
As of 2024, Inspire Access holds $8.5M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $73K in 2024.
Where does Inspire Access operate?
Inspire Access has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Inspire Access award?
In 2024, Inspire Access awarded 1 grants totaling $73K — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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