Philanthropic Impact Foundation
Philanthropic Impact Foundation was a small public charity filing Form 990-EZ and based in Franklin, Tennessee. It provided a legal structure for charitable programs to operate as a fiscal sponsor. The organization formally dissolved in 2025.
Philanthropic Impact Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Philanthropic Impact Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 6339 Charlotte Pike Unit A129, Franklin, TN 37209
Phone: (310) 666-9131
Website: https://philanthropicimpactfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philanthropic Impact Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 31 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation was based in Franklin, Tennessee. No broader geographic focus is specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Philanthropic Impact Foundation gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16.3M (2021) to $26.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $26.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Philanthropy LLC Franklin, TN | To Provide Funding for Various Mission Related Programs. | $18,583,874 |
| Catalyst Philanthropy Fund Nashville, TN | To Provide Funding for Various Mission Related Programs. | $5,557,721 |
| Broad Institute Cambridge, MA | To Provide Funding for Various Mission Related Programs. | $1,800,000 |
| Articulus Entertainment Inc Manhattan Beach, CA | To Provide Funding for Various Mission Related Programs. | $97,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
The 2024 filing also reported that the organization dissolved during the year, with no assets transferred in dissolution. It listed accounts payable and accrued expenses as zero at year end.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,625 | $17,676,907 | $26,845,175 | $26,038,595 | 4 | $268,455 |
| 2023 | $9,227,108 | $30,546,506 | $24,916,292 | $23,684,446 | 3 | $380,689 |
| 2022 | $3,922,226 | $29,657,046 | $26,654,667 | $25,767,269 | 18 | $46,783 |
| 2021 | $919,847 | $18,241,201 | $17,321,354 | $16,293,196 | 6 | $9,943 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated that its mission was to provide a legal structure under which charitable programs could operate, acting as a fiscal sponsor. Its filing reported no program service accomplishments in 2025.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported giving $26,038,595 through four grants in filing year 2024. The available information does not identify the grantees or individual grant amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kent E. Seton was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Philanthropic Impact Foundation is led by Kent E. Seton, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kent E. Seton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Philanthropic Impact Foundation
What does Philanthropic Impact Foundation fund?
The organization stated that its mission was to provide a legal structure under which charitable programs could operate, acting as a fiscal sponsor. Its filing reported no program service accomplishments in 2025. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philanthropic Impact Foundation?
Philanthropic Impact Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check philanthropicimpactfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Philanthropic Impact Foundation make grants?
The foundation was based in Franklin, Tennessee. No broader geographic focus is specified.
What is Philanthropic Impact Foundation's EIN?
Philanthropic Impact Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2055661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Philanthropic Impact Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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