University Impact (also known as UI Charitable) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Provo, Utah, that was granted tax-exempt status in November 2018. The organization operates as a philanthropic services provider and sponsoring organization, offering hands-on learning experiences in social impact investing and philanthropy. University Impact serves as a fiscal sponsor for emerging charitable projects and maintains a portfolio of donor-advised funds.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$384.7M
+67.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$42.3M
+58.1% YoY
Grant Count
317
+34.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$133K
+17.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
University Impact was founded to accelerate solving the world's social and environmental problems by building an ecosystem consisting of university students and impact startups in need of consulting services. The organization aims to set the standard on how to do impact investing and philanthropy better, and to fund organizations solving the world's most pressing problems.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human Services
- STEM education
- Science education
Grantmaking
University Impact operates several philanthropic vehicles:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,001 to $15,397,118.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
University Impact's grant-making focuses primarily on Utah, California, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $384,665,872
- Total Revenue: $185,438,567
- Total Expenses: $44,502,994
- Total Liabilities: $1,670,000
- Total Giving: $42,989,918
Organization Size: 17 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $384,665,872 | $229,364,341 | $135,449,105 |
| Revenue | $185,438,567 | $128,799,720 | $97,083,151 |
| Expenses | $44,502,994 | $30,555,462 | $18,086,386 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,260,561 | $6,084,895 | $-4,823,999 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Daniel Blake, Executive Director
- Kurt Brown, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON MILLER | BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL BLAKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| CHAITALI PATEL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KATHERINE HILL-RITCHIE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LINDSEY PADJEN | BOARD MEMBER AND AUDIT COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MARCIA NELSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE LEININGER | BOARD MEMBER AND AUDIT COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| Todd Manwaring | BOARD MEMBER & SVP OF IMPACT INVESTING | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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