The Impermanent Foundation Inc
The Impermanent Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $935K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $157K.
The Impermanent Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Impermanent Foundation Inc gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,667
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $935,497
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (96% 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 Impermanent Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc ($10K). Together the top 6 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Impermanent Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 $35K (2022) to $52K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Area Food Pantry Oregon, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Voces De La Frontera Inc Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Babies & Beyond of WI Inc Madison, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Women's Medical Fund Inc Madison, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $935,497 | $164,638 | $59,508 | $52,000 | 6 | $52,000 | $157,130 | $44,276 |
| 2023 | $830,367 | $8,255 | $53,715 | $46,000 | 5 | $46,000 | $14,774 | $41,780 |
| 2022 | $875,827 | $-68,581 | $44,092 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | $10,617 | $43,153 |
| 2021 | $988,500 | $1,000,000 | $11,500 | — | — | $11,500 | — | $2,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Impermanent Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Impermanent Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Levine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mirabel Levine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Eugster
Director
On filings since 2021
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Impermanent Foundation Inc
How much does The Impermanent Foundation Inc give each year?
The Impermanent Foundation Inc gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 5 grants.
What is The Impermanent Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Impermanent Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Impermanent Foundation Inc give grants?
The Impermanent Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does The Impermanent Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Impermanent Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Impermanent Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Impermanent Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Shares of Wisconsin Inc ($10,000), Oregon Area Food Pantry ($10,000) and Voces De La Frontera Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Impermanent Foundation Inc?
The Impermanent Foundation Inc reported $935K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Impermanent Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Impermanent Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3838914. 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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