Social Impact Fund
Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a Los Angeles-based public charity, formed in 2013, that provides fiscal sponsorship and administrative support for charitable programs. Its mission is to make philanthropy efficient and accessible, with a stated emphasis on engaging culture-makers in entertainment and creative communities, and beyond, to accelerate their social impact.
Social Impact Fund at a glance
In short: Social Impact Fund gave $4.2M across 87 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), top state California. 75% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,209,157
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 87
- +58.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,381
- -33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $17,706,180
- +15.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (63 of 84, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Social Impact Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 750 W 7Th Street PO Box 811026, Los Angeles, CA 90081
Phone: (917) 653-2513
Website: https://socialimpactfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Social Impact Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Latinos in Heritage Conservation ($752K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 287 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SIF’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (33%), Texas (21%), New York (15%), Illinois (8%), and Georgia (3%). These figures describe recipient locations, not an exclusive geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Social Impact Fund open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 63 of 84 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $85K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2022) to $5.7M (2021). In 2025 it made 87 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Latinos in Heritage Conservation Bastrop, TX | General Support | $752,403 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $250,000 |
| Good Eats for Life LLC New York, NY | Pandemic of Love | $132,937 |
| Global Philanthropy Partnership Chicago, IL | LA Caregiver Network Project | $100,000 |
| Connections for Children Los Angeles, CA | LA Fire Childcare Subsidy Programs | $100,000 |
| Criminal Justice Report Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Doral, FL | LA Wildfire relief | $100,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc New York, NY | Domestic workers affected by LA Fires | $100,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds New York, NY | Women and Girl Progams | $100,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Fund Trumbull, CT | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,706,180 | $16,602,217 | $15,289,320 | $4,209,157 | 87 | $448,436 |
| 2024 | $15,320,182 | $23,606,421 | $16,833,649 | $3,972,412 | 55 | $396,221 |
| 2023 | $7,705,795 | $10,276,999 | $13,521,096 | $4,160,594 | 37 | $185,751 |
| 2022 | $11,071,400 | $11,151,125 | $12,002,208 | $2,307,058 | 41 | $12,164 |
| 2021 | $12,584,440 | $14,562,924 | $13,500,262 | $5,741,330 | 67 | $57,680 |
| 2020 | $11,394,023 | $19,775,495 | $11,756,950 | $3,357,438 | 48 | $12,836 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SIF states that its mission is “to inspire efficient and accessible philanthropy.” It provides a legal structure for charitable programs, including groups awaiting IRS 501(c)(3) determination, and says its sponsored programs work to advance social good.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for varied organizations and purposes, including general support, childcare and assistance related to the Los Angeles fires, domestic workers affected by the fires, and programs named in grant purposes as “Pandemic of Love,” “LA Caregiver Network Project,” and “Women and Girl Progams.” These are grant purposes reported for individual awards, not a statement of SIF’s overall focus.
Among recipients, Connections for Children describes its mission as connecting children, families, and the early care and education community to resources, education, and economic support. The National Domestic Workers Alliance says it works to win domestic workers respect, dignity, and labor protections. Project Healthy Minds describes its work as addressing the mental health crisis. 4th Trimester says it supports new parents through resources, community support, and advocacy. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, SIF reported 87 grants totaling $4,209,157. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $752,403, with a median grant of $30,000.
The largest listed award was $752,403 to Latinos in Heritage Conservation for general support. Other notable grants included $250,000 to The Barack Obama Foundation for general support; $132,937 to Good Eats for Life LLC for “Pandemic of Love”; and $100,000 each to Global Philanthropy Partnership for the LA Caregiver Network Project, Connections for Children for LA Fire Childcare Subsidy Programs, Criminal Justice Report Foundation for general support, Global Empowerment Mission for LA wildfire relief, National Domestic Workers Alliance for domestic workers affected by the LA fires, Project Healthy Minds for “Women and Girl Progams,” and Rett Syndrome Research Fund for general support. SIF also awarded $80,000 to Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs for birthFUND and $75,000 to 4th Trimester for LA Fire Assistance to Pregnant Mothers.
SIF’s website invites charitable projects to submit a complete fiscal sponsorship inquiry for review; it says applicants may be contacted for an interview and may be invited to submit a formal application. Its stated eligibility requirements include a charitable mission and public-interest activities, an advisory board, at least $25,000 in donations to get started, and a sponsoring entity formed as a business entity. Projects may not participate in political campaign activity or influence legislation. SIF says it retains ultimate authority and responsibility over incoming funds and expenditures. How to apply: SIF does not accept unsolicited funding requests. For fiscal sponsorship, review the eligibility requirements and submit the website’s inquiry form.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Craig Cichy as Executive Director; Anjali Ramasunder as Program Director; Laura Probst, Sonya Lockett, Jasmine Thomas, Elizabeth Woolfe, and Misty Espinoza as directors; Mike Strouss as Secretary; Erich Broksas as Treasurer; and Erin Dawkins as Chair. SIF’s website says Cichy has led the organization since its inception in 2013.
Social Impact Fund is led by Craig Cichy, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Cichy
Executive Director
Managing Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $293K (2025)
Erin Dawkins
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anjali Ramasunder
Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Deidre Lind
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Lockett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Woolfe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Thomas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty Espinoza
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Cutaia
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maddy Roth
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Strouss
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vikki Karan
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erich Broksas
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Laura Probst (2020–2025) — Director · Filing note: Through 92022
- Former: Stephan Ceryanek (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ines Kuperschmit (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Linda Lopez (2020–2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Through 92022
- Former: Liba Rubenstien (2021–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through 92022
- Former: Adam Schiff (2020) — Director
- Former: Carol Ramsey (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Devon Dickau (2020) — Director
- Former: Liba Rubenstein (2020) — Director
- Former: Zach Suchin (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $293K, to Craig Cichy (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Social Impact Fund
How much does Social Impact Fund give each year?
Social Impact Fund gave $4.2M across 87 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.0M across 55 grants.
What is Social Impact Fund's typical grant size?
Social Impact Fund's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $48,381, across 87 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Social Impact Fund that year got $38K on average.
Where does Social Impact Fund give grants?
Social Impact Fund's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (25 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Pasadena, CA (3 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (3 grants).
Does Social Impact Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Social Impact Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 87) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "LA Wildfire Response" (3 grants).
Who are Social Impact Fund's largest grantees?
Social Impact Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Latinos in Heritage Conservation ($752,403), The Barack Obama Foundation ($250,000) and Good Eats for Life LLC ($132,937), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Social Impact Fund?
Social Impact Fund reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.6M.
What does Social Impact Fund fund?
SIF states that its mission is “to inspire efficient and accessible philanthropy.” It provides a legal structure for charitable programs, including groups awaiting IRS 501(c)(3) determination, and says its sponsored programs work to advance social good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Social Impact Fund?
Social Impact Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check socialimpactfund.org for any change to that policy.
What is Social Impact Fund's EIN?
Social Impact Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1820448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Social Impact Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
Live grants for the work Social Impact Fund 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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