The Impact Society
The Impact Society is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $866K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
The Impact Society at a glance
In short: The Impact Society gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,321
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,321
- Median grant
- $15,321
- Total assets
- $866,020
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Impact Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,321 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $866,020 | $516,686 | $189,562 | $15,321 | 1 | $139,435 |
| 2023 | $538,269 | $500,000 | $40,823 | — | — | $40,823 |
| 2022 | $95,707 | $58,345 | $1,297,762 | — | — | $1,297,762 |
| 2021 | $1,392,902 | $889,862 | $1,496,719 | — | — | $1,496,719 |
| 2020 | $2,118,188 | $1,822,334 | $1,314,080 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Impact Society is led by Sam Bonsey, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam Bonsey
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Rockefeller
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Cohen
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Droste Yagan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Nagao
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liesel Pritzker Simmons
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rogerio Rabelo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Engelhorn
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Trager-Kusman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Samuel Bonsey (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Fernando Scodro (2023) — Director
- Former: Horacio Pavez (2023) — Director
- Former: Liesel Pritzker-Simmons (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Robynn Steffen (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Impact Society
How much does The Impact Society give each year?
The Impact Society gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Impact Society?
The Impact Society reported $866K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $517K.
What is The Impact Society's EIN?
The Impact Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4657948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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