The Impact Fund
Supports class action public interest litigation and awards grants in the areas of human and civil rights, elimination of unlawful discrimination, environmental justice and the relief of poverty. Provides technical support, advice/counseling, training & representation to public interest lawyers. The Impact Fund does not receive any federal funding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$640K
Grant Count
25
Avg Grant Size
$26K
About The Impact Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Impact Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in BERKELEY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $640K. Net investment income was $68K.
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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 | $3,401,437 | $3,616,509 | $2,672,702 |
| Revenue | $3,313,233 | $2,737,475 | $2,594,529 |
| Expenses | $3,389,210 | $2,853,731 | $2,322,725 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $68,223 | $83,113 | $35,576 |
| 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
59 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Impact Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hughes Socol Piers Resnick ($50,000), Upper Seven Law ($50,000), EarthRights International ($37,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Childhood Inc New York, NY | litigation costs | $31,500 |
| Aaron Halegua PLLC New York, NY | litigation costs | $10,000 |
| ACLU of Montana Missoula, MT | litigation costs | $25,000 |
| Al Otro Lado San Ysidro, CA | litigation costs | $30,000 |
| Arizona Center for Law in the Phoenix, AZ | litigation costs | $22,500 |
| Cadwell Sanford Deibert & Gar Sioux Falls, SD | litigation costs | $10,000 |
| Center for Food Safety Washington, DC | litigation costs | $27,500 |
| Civil Rights Education & Enfo Denver, CO | litigation costs | $30,000 |
| Disability Rights North Carol Raleigh, NC | litigation costs | $30,000 |
| Disability Rights TX Austin, TX | litigation costs | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Larkin | ED until 3/1/24 | 40 | $177,784 |
| Lindsay Nako | Executive Dir. | 40 | $165,225 |
| Edward Basham-Witherington | Deputy Dir. | 40 | $146,529 |
| Erin Nunn | HR/Finance Mgr. | 40 | $106,883 |
| Dena Sharp | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Robert Schug | Vice Chr, Treas | 1 | — |
| Sarah Alexander | Director | 1 | — |
| Laboni Hoq | Director | 1 | — |
| Felicia Gilbert | Director | 1 | — |
| Catherine Fisk | Director | 1 | — |
| Tiffany Gourley Carter | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew P Lee | Director | 1 | — |
| David Lopez | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason C Marsili | Director | 1 | — |
| Mario A Moya | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Andre Mura | Director | 1 | — |
| Christian Schreiber | Director | 1 | — |
| Dara Schur | Director | 1 | — |
| Marco Simons | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Impact Fund?
The Impact Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in BERKELEY, CA. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Impact Fund?
As of 2024, The Impact Fund holds $3.4M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $640K in 2024.
Where does The Impact Fund operate?
The Impact Fund has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does The Impact Fund award?
In 2024, The Impact Fund awarded 25 grants totaling $640K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Impact Fund's EIN?
The Impact Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3161863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Impact Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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