The Impact Seat Foundation Corp
The Impact Seat Foundation Corp is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K.
The Impact Seat Foundation Corp at a glance
In short: The Impact Seat Foundation Corp gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $5,418,867
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Impact Seat Foundation Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stella Foundation ($125K). Together the top 2 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Impact Seat Foundation Corp gives
- In 2024 it paid out 258% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2022) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Foundation Solana Beach, CA | Event Sponsorship, Content and Technology | $125,000 |
| Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership Newark, NJ | Event Sponsorship | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,418,867 | $1,896,572 | $1,257,663 | $200,000 | 2 | $528,378 | — | $204,599 |
| 2023 | $4,780,874 | $2,535,106 | $1,007,025 | $150,000 | 2 | $451,985 | — | $161,350 |
| 2022 | $3,192,407 | $2,058,936 | $683,407 | $85,000 | 2 | $292,692 | — | $130,987 |
| 2021 | $2,126,878 | $2,127,979 | $1,101 | — | — | — | $239 | $104,746 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Impact Seat Foundation Corp reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Impact Seat Foundation Corp is led by Cheryl Contee, President on every filing since 2023; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Contee
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$336K (2023) → $365K (2024)
Janelle Benjamin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2024)
Juanita Lott
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2024)
Besty Fore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$25K (2024)
Chaitra Vedullapalli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$19K (2024)
Barbara Clarke
Director & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → Treasurer, Clerk & Director, 2023
Treasurer, Clerk & Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonah Sieger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $365K, to Cheryl Contee (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Impact Seat Foundation Corp
How much does The Impact Seat Foundation Corp give each year?
The Impact Seat Foundation Corp gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
How large is The Impact Seat Foundation Corp?
The Impact Seat Foundation Corp reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $528K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Impact Seat Foundation Corp operate?
The Impact Seat Foundation Corp has awarded grants in California, New Jersey, Texas.
What is The Impact Seat Foundation Corp's EIN?
The Impact Seat Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3470780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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