Interfaith America is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2002 (originally as Interfaith Youth Core). The organization works to build bridges across religious and ideological differences by inspiring, equipping, and connecting leaders and institutions to unlock the potential of America's religious diversity. With 94 employees, Interfaith America operates across college campuses, government agencies, houses of worship, civic groups, media organizations, and private companies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.0M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-19.6% YoY
Grant Count
57
+83.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-56.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Activate leaders to build an interfaith America.
Vision: America embraces the power of pluralism, where people cooperate across differences for the common good.
Interfaith America applies principles of interfaith leadership to equip leaders to create institutional cultures where people respect, relate, and cooperate across difference. The organization provides expert consultation, training, curricula, and resources to positively engage religious diversity. Primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The organization emphasizes collaboration and developing robust institutional partnerships to leverage interfaith cooperation as an approach to solving challenges.
Grantmaking
Interfaith America administers several grant and fellowship programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Interfaith America's grantmaking priorities focus primarily on Illinois, New York, and California, though the organization works nationally across diverse civic spaces.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $39,027,701
- Total Annual Giving: $1,908,185
- Recent Funding: $4.7M in total funding, with a grant received in February 2025
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since April 2004
- EIN: 30-0212534
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,027,701 | $37,849,144 | $26,794,305 |
| Revenue | $14,293,673 | $22,773,353 | $14,394,776 |
| Expenses | $13,605,106 | $14,001,364 | $13,271,663 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $496,255 | $221,668 | $152,391 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Interfaith America
BRAID (Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences) Fellowship Grant
INTERFAITH AMERICA
Amount
More than US $3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Christian Leadership in a Multifaith World Grants
INTERFAITH AMERICA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Interfaith Innovation Fellowship Grant
INTERFAITH AMERICA
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Advertising Council Inc ($147,400), Bme Networks Inc ($125,000), Assoc of Catholic Colleges & Universitie ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY READING, PA | INSPIRING CAMPUS CHANGE GRANT | $10,000 |
| AMEL EDUCATION LLC CHICAGO, IL | SACRED JOURNEY FELLOWSHIP GRANT | $7,500 |
| ANASTASIA J YOUNG LLC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SACRED JOURNEY FELLOWSHIP GRANT | $7,500 |
| AND INSTITUTE ATLANTA, GA | FAITH IN ELECTIONS PLAYBOOK GRANT | $15,000 |
| ARIZONA FAITH NETWORK PHOENIZ, AZ | FAITH IN ELECTIONS PLAYBOOK GRANT | $15,000 |
| ASSOC OF CATHOLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIE WASHINGTON, DC | CDO CAMPUS IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS | $60,000 |
| ASZ MANAGEMENT INC POTOMAC, MD | SACRED JOURNEY FELLOWSHIP GRANT | $7,500 |
| AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ADVANCING RELIGIOUS PLURALISM GRANT+ BUILDING INTERFAITH AMERICA GRANT | $19,000 |
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AUSTIN, TX | INSPIRING CAMPUS CHANGE GRANT | $10,000 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY WACO, TX | ADVANCING RELIGIOUS PLURALISM GRANT+BRIDGING THE GAP INSTITUTIONAL IMPACT GRANT | $34,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eboo Patel is identified as founder and president of Interfaith America.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMREEN AHMAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN BELL | SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CASSIDY BURNS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONI CLARK | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA GOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA GREEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAD HENDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY HINTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZINA JACQUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KABIR KUMAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA SAROWITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRABIAN SHORTERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA STANTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL STRAUTMANIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EBRAHIM PATEL | FOUNDER & PRESIDENT | 60 | $459,609 |
| KATHRYN BAXTER | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 60 | $221,329 |
| AMBER HACKER | CHIEF OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & CFO | 60 | $219,941 |
| MARY ELLEN GIESS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 60 | $223,988 |
| WARWICK SABIN | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 60 | $158,212 |
| REBECCA RUSSO | VICE PRESIDENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION STRATEGY | 40 | $149,772 |
| NOAH SILVERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $131,072 |
| JENAN MOHAJIR | VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $160,517 |
| TERESA SIMON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENT'S STRATEGIC INITIATIV | 40 | $108,123 |
| KEVIN COVAL | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $155,281 |
| SUZANNE HENDERSON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FAITH & HEALTH | 40 | $142,367 |
| MEGAN JOHNSON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE STRATEGY | 40 | $139,588 |
| ANGELA ZONDERMAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HR AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $129,648 |
| KRISTINA VIERA | DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGS & C | 40 | $129,571 |
| NADIA SALAM | CONTROLLER | 40 | $112,082 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Major Gift (2023):** Interfaith America received a $12.5 million commitment from the Stead Family Foundation to be fulfilled over 10 years, with potential extension for an additional five years (totaling $18.75 million). This represents the largest single gift ever received by the organization.
Building Interfaith America Emerging Leader Grant**Recent Grant Awards:** The organization has announced multiple grant cohorts including 2026 Faith & Health Campus Grant awardees and 2025 curriculum development grantees.
Announcing the 2026 Faith & Health Campus Grant ...**John Templeton Foundation Award:** Interfaith America received $3.2 million from the John Templeton Foundation to help bridge the faith-health divide.
Building Interfaith America Emerging Leader GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Interfaith America fund?
**Mission:** Activate leaders to build an interfaith America. **Vision:** America embraces the power of pluralism, where people cooperate across differences for the common good. Interfaith America applies principles of interfaith leadership to equip leaders to create institutional cultures where people respect, relate, and cooperate across difference. The organization provides expert consultation, training, curricula, and resources to positively engage religious diversity. Primary focus areas i…
How do I apply for a grant from Interfaith America?
Interfaith America administers several grant and fellowship programs: **Active Opportunities:** • Interfaith Innovation Fellowship • BRAID (Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences) Fellowship • Building Interfaith America Emerging Leader Grants • Faith & Health Campus Grants • Curriculum Development Grants **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,050–$325,000 • Total annual giving: $1,908,185 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) • Two live grant opportunities currentl…
Where does Interfaith America make grants?
Interfaith America's grantmaking priorities focus primarily on Illinois, New York, and California, though the organization works nationally across diverse civic spaces.
What size grants does Interfaith America award?
In 2024, Interfaith America awarded 57 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Interfaith America's EIN?
Interfaith America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0212534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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