The Institute of Inner Growth
The Institute of Inner Growth is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $689.
The Institute of Inner Growth at a glance
In short: The Institute of Inner Growth gave $2K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $241.444), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,173
- +786.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $241
- +97.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $26,190
- -34.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Institute of Inner Growth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was America Scores ($1K). Together the top 9 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Institute of Inner Growth gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2023) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Scores New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Scottsdale Unified School District Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $500 |
| Go Fund ME Redwood City, CA | General Support | $235 |
| Phoenix Rising FC Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $118 |
| Mikie Sherrill for Governor Boston, MA | Campaign Support | $100 |
| Westminister Village Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $100 |
| Heather Cox Richardson San Francisco, CA | Subscription Support | $50 |
| Wikimedia Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $50 |
| Sierra Club Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $20 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,190 | $3,109 | $17,012 | $2,173 | 9 | $13,292 | $689 |
| 2024 | $40,093 | $3,638 | $9,915 | $245 | 2 | $6,261 | $1,114 |
| 2023 | $46,370 | $-1,423 | $11,736 | $50 | 1 | $8,517 | $1,407 |
| 2022 | $60,496 | $3,058 | $10,086 | $1,225 | 2 | $7,252 | $1,334 |
| 2021 | $69,273 | $6,047 | $11,850 | $1,453 | 2 | $6,619 | $780 |
| 2020 | $72,480 | $-1,430 | $16,929 | $1,510 | 3 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Institute of Inner Growth is led by Kent Rossman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kent Rossman
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rossman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria C. Barnett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Rossman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marnie Stangler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Wexler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Rossman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 of Inner Growth
How much does The Institute of Inner Growth give each year?
The Institute of Inner Growth gave $2K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $245 across 2 grants.
What is The Institute of Inner Growth's typical grant size?
The Institute of Inner Growth's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $241, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Institute of Inner Growth give grants?
The Institute of Inner Growth's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (34%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Institute of Inner Growth give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Institute of Inner Growth's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Institute of Inner Growth's largest grantees?
The Institute of Inner Growth's largest 2025 grantees include America Scores ($1,000), Scottsdale Unified School District ($500) and Go Fund ME ($235), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Institute of Inner Growth?
The Institute of Inner Growth reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is The Institute of Inner Growth's EIN?
The Institute of Inner Growth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0714121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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