The Equity Impact Center
Transforming leaders, nonprofit organizations, and ecosystems for a more equitable society and improved quality of life for marginalized people.
The Equity Impact Center at a glance
In short: The Equity Impact Center gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,107
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,107
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,107
- Total assets
- $367,095
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Equity Impact Center
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from The Equity Impact Center
Creative In Residence Program
The Equity Impact Center
Amount
$15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
INTERVALS
The Equity Impact Center
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Social Impact Fellowship
The Equity Impact Center
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Equity Impact Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carnegie Mellon University ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
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 $17K (2024) to $27K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | Carnegie Science | $17,107 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $367,095 | $868,552 | $937,030 | $17,107 | 1 |
| 2023 | $461,571 | $985,703 | $687,958 | $27,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $111,123 | $234,348 | $529,464 | — | — |
About The Equity Impact Center
Based on IRS filings
The Equity Impact Center is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Equity Impact Center is led by Leigh A. Puliano, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leigh A. Puliano
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $385K (2024)
Laura Miller
Chairman
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Abunto
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alydia Thomas
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Forrester
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sean Gray (2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $385K, to Leigh a Puliano (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Equity Impact Center
How much does The Equity Impact Center give each year?
The Equity Impact Center gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is The Equity Impact Center?
The Equity Impact Center reported $367K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $869K.
What is The Equity Impact Center?
The Equity Impact Center is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $367K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Equity Impact Center operate?
The Equity Impact Center has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Equity Impact Center's EIN?
The Equity Impact Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1214581. 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 July 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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