The Not Impossible Foundation Inc
The Not Impossible Foundation fuels technology for the sake of humanity through entrepreneurship, innovation and story.
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Not Impossible Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,150
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,150
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,150
- Total assets
- $1,691,618
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Not Impossible Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bring on the Music Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $118K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bring on the Music Inc Los Angeles, CA | To help make music education accessible to those who would otherwise be unable to afford it | $5,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,691,618 | $261,428 | $180,835 | $5,150 | 1 | $24,179 |
| 2023 | $1,313,988 | $444,476 | $401,067 | $6,000 | 1 | $16,861 |
| 2022 | $1,266,680 | $812,906 | $313,476 | $118,284 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $764,169 | $611,708 | $404,819 | $71,221 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $557,280 | $513,726 | $809,693 | $46,000 | 2 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Not Impossible Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Venice, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc is led by Mike Blacker, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Blacker
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Jacobs
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Diener
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Janes
Chief Accounting Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Valorie Caskey Ebeling (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leslie Mick Ebeling (2020–2021) — President · Filing note: Until 7/2021
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 Not Impossible Foundation Inc
How much does The Not Impossible Foundation Inc give each year?
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is The Not Impossible Foundation Inc?
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $261K.
What is The Not Impossible Foundation Inc?
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Venice, CA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Not Impossible Foundation Inc operate?
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Virginia.
What is The Not Impossible Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Not Impossible Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1601262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Not Impossible Foundation Inc funds
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