The Institute for Technology IN
The Institute for Technology IN is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its stated mission is to encourage technological applications that address healthcare problems; its 2024 grants included support for healthcare, nursing education, telehealth, nutrition education, and dental-care technology projects.
The Institute for Technology IN at a glance
In short: The Institute for Technology IN gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $152K), mostly in District of Columbia. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,517,726
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $151,773
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,050
- Total assets
- $27,150,509
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Institute for Technology IN
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Wells Fargo Philanthropy as the contact and says application forms and materials are available through the foundation’s application site. Award restrictions are described in an attached statement and the application materials.
- Review Cycle
- September 30 each year.
- Deadline
- September 30 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropy
Mailing address: Via Wwwithcawardsorg/Apply, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (301) 704-1577
Email: jschick@ithcawards.org
Website: https://www.technologyhealthcare.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Institute for Technology IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Catholic University of America ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 44 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 11% to Florida, 2% to West Virginia, and 1% each to Virginia and Georgia. The listed grants also included projects concerning Honduras and Haiti.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Institute for Technology IN open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $208K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 457% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | Funding the Cesar a. Caceres Simulation Center | $1,000,000 |
| Hope for Haiti Inc Naples, FL | Healthcare Program. | $172,406 |
| Escuela Agricola Pan-Americana Inc (Zamorano University) Washington, DC | Nutrition education at different levels: basic to postgraduate, as a strategy to improve the health of people of the eap zamorano and nearby communities, honduras 2024 | $108,000 |
| American Academy of HIV Medicine Washington, DC | Cesar Augusto Caceres Innovation in Tech Awards | $100,000 |
| The Catholic University of America Conway School of Nursing Washington, DC | Training graduate and undergraduate nursing students to use telehealth technology using a multi-modal approach amplification of current award) | $49,500 |
| West Virginia Oral Health Coalition Inc Charleston, WV | Oral Health Care Salivary Diagnostic Test | $30,600 |
| Friends of Barnabas Foundation Midlothian, VA | Advanced Vision Clinic - 3 Year Project | $22,220 |
| Giving Health Inc Bell Ground, GA | Free Telehealth Program for Low-Income, Georgia Residents | $15,000 |
| St Jeanne De Lestonnac Free Clinic Orange, CA | Ai into Diabetic Eyecare | $15,000 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children Tacoma, WA | Dental Care Services Technology Improvements | $5,000 |
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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 | $27,150,509 | $2,296,150 | $1,872,882 | $1,517,726 | 10 | $1,542,411 | $1,169,080 | $1,454,829 |
| 2023 | $26,731,023 | $1,413,418 | $1,750,613 | $1,478,770 | 13 | $1,479,479 | $597,665 | $1,353,717 |
| 2022 | $27,078,627 | $-116,301 | $935,345 | $582,286 | 11 | $582,674 | $578,326 | $1,319,362 |
| 2021 | $28,116,082 | $25,606,578 | $510,632 | $272,556 | 6 | $272,556 | $474,549 | $738,175 |
| 2020 | $2,798,689 | $1,488,090 | $176,334 | $148,120 | 4 | — | $548,152 | $125,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Institute for Technology IN reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enable individuals and institutions to devise technological applications that work more efficiently and accurately, and to encourage technology that benefits healthcare. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of health-related projects, including a simulation center, healthcare programs, telehealth, nutrition education, and oral-health diagnostics.
Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported. Hope for Haiti says its mission is to improve quality of life for Haitian people, particularly women and children. Giving Health says it provides low-income, uninsured individuals virtual access to healthcare at no cost. Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children says it provides accessible, compassionate, effective dental care to children in need. Friends of Barnabas Foundation says it empowers families in Honduras through healthcare and education. The West Virginia Oral Health Coalition says it coordinates statewide and community-level efforts to support oral health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,517,726. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $40,050. The largest award was $1,000,000 to The Catholic University of America for funding its Cesar A. Caceres Simulation Center. Other large grants included $172,406 to Hope for Haiti for a healthcare program, $108,000 to Escuela Agricola Pan-Americana Inc. (Zamorano University) for nutrition education, and $100,000 to the American Academy of HIV Medicine for Cesar Augusto Caceres Innovation in Tech Awards. Additional awards included $49,500 to The Catholic University of America Conway School of Nursing for telehealth training and $30,600 to the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition for an oral-health salivary diagnostic test.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William R Ayers MD as president and treasurer; Guy Hammer as vice-president; Jacqueline Schick as executive director and secretary; and Ana Lucia Vallardes Galvez, John H Diamond, J Desiree Pineda, and Richard R Swift as directors.
The Institute for Technology IN is led by Jacqueline Schick, Executive Director & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacqueline Schick
Executive Director & Secretary
Incoming Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Ayers MD
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Lucia Vallardes Galvez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Desiree Pineda
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Diamond
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard R. Swift
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Hammer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cesar A. Caceres (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director · Filing note: Deceased
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 Institute for Technology IN
How much does The Institute for Technology IN give each year?
The Institute for Technology IN gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 13 grants.
What is The Institute for Technology IN's typical grant size?
The Institute for Technology IN's median grant in 2024 was $40,050, and its average grant was $151,773, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Institute for Technology IN that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Institute for Technology IN give grants?
The Institute for Technology IN gives mostly in District of Columbia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Institute for Technology IN give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Institute for Technology IN's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Institute for Technology IN's largest grantees?
The Institute for Technology IN's largest 2024 grantees include The Catholic University of America ($1,000,000), Hope for Haiti Inc ($172,406) and Escuela Agricola Pan-Americana Inc (Zamorano University) ($108,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Institute for Technology IN?
The Institute for Technology IN reported $27.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Institute for Technology IN fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enable individuals and institutions to devise technological applications that work more efficiently and accurately, and to encourage technology that benefits healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Institute for Technology IN?
The filing lists Wells Fargo Philanthropy as the contact and says application forms and materials are available through the foundation’s application site. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Institute for Technology IN's EIN?
The Institute for Technology IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1292049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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