University Impact
University Impact is a public charity filing Form 990, based in Provo, Utah. Founded in 2017, it says it was established to build an ecosystem that can accelerate solutions to social and environmental problems. Its activities include sponsoring donor-advised funds, fiscally sponsoring emerging charitable projects that have not received federal tax exemption, and providing online training and due diligence.
University Impact at a glance
In short: University Impact gave $42.3M across 317 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,253,002
- +58.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 317
- +34.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,290
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $384,665,872
- +67.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to University Impact
- Contact
Mailing address: 3507 N University Ave Ste 125, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (385) 286-5900
Website: https://universityimpact.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who University Impact funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ($15.4M). Together the top 10 received $30.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
682 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 504 grants of 682 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Utah recipients received 56% of grant dollars, followed by Indiana at 14%, Hawaii at 7%, and Ohio and North Carolina at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 317 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How University Impact gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $471K (2020) to $42.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 317 grants totaling $42.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Salt Lake, UT | To support organization | $15,397,118 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | To support organization | $5,857,642 |
| Ola Kapukapuakea Waialua, HI | To support organization | $2,475,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | To support organization | $1,984,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | To support organization | $1,313,897 |
| Ok Foundation Salt Lake, UT | To support organization | $1,228,000 |
| Southern Highlands Reserve Inc Lake Toxaway, NC | To support organization | $700,000 |
| McCandless Collection Inc Burlington, NC | To support organization | $650,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | To support organization | $602,932 |
| Become More Farmington, UT | To support organization | $534,000 |
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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 | $384,665,872 | $185,438,567 | $44,502,994 | $42,253,002 | 317 | $11,260,561 |
| 2023 | $229,364,341 | $128,799,720 | $30,555,462 | $26,729,256 | 236 | $6,084,895 |
| 2022 | $135,449,105 | $97,083,151 | $18,086,386 | $13,589,003 | 103 | $-4,823,999 |
| 2021 | $65,367,631 | $79,609,321 | $10,994,755 | $9,904,381 | 23 | $4,042,380 |
| 2020 | $4,846,516 | $5,356,788 | $861,934 | $471,233 | 3 | $57,425 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
University Impact’s stated mission is to build an ecosystem that can accelerate solving the world’s social and environmental problems. It maintains donor-advised fund accounts that it owns and controls, with donors holding advisory, non-binding privileges concerning distributions and investments. It also acts as a fiscal sponsor for emerging charitable projects that have not received federal tax exemption.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported organizations. Coafrica describes its mission as enabling African communities to meet children’s classroom needs through locally partnered construction. Become More says its mission is to increase prosperity and end extreme poverty. Partners for Justice says it works to improve the lives of low-income people by helping them maintain homes, livelihoods, family bonds, property, and access to the social safety net. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not University Impact’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, University Impact reported 317 grants totaling $42,253,002. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $15,397,118, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $15,397,118 to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, $5,857,642 to Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc, $2,475,000 to Ola Kapukapuakea, $1,984,200 to Brigham Young University, and $1,313,897 to American Endowment Foundation. The filing lists the purpose for these grants as “to support organization.”
University Impact says it first checks whether a grant recipient is in the IRS tax-exempt organization database. For organizations outside that database, it reviews the organization’s mission and operations in relation to its tax-exempt purpose. If approved, funding may be tied to project-based milestones. The organization says it conducts due diligence, determines an approved use of funds, requires updates during the agreement, and obtains a report on the approved use when the agreement is complete. It also reports holding online training sessions and helping perform due diligence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aaron Miller as board chair and Daniel Blake as executive director. Board members listed are Chaitali Patel, Katherine Hill-Ritchie, Lindsey Padjen, Marcia Nelson, Steve Leininger, and Todd Manwaring. Padjen and Leininger are also listed as members of the audit committee; Manwaring is listed as senior vice president of impact investing.
University Impact is led by Daniel Blake, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Blake
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Aaron Miller
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Manwaring
Board Member & Senior Vice President of Impact Investing
Board Member → Board Member & Senior Vice President of Impact Investing, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaitali Patel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Padjen
Board Member & Audit Committee
Board Member → Board Member & Audit Committee, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Leininger
Board Member & Audit Committee
Board Member → Board Member & Audit Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Hill-Ritchie
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Geoff Woolley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kurt Brown (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Ritchie (2022–2023) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Daniel Blake (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about University Impact
How much does University Impact give each year?
University Impact gave $42.3M across 317 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26.7M across 236 grants.
What is University Impact's typical grant size?
University Impact's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $133,290, across 317 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does University Impact give grants?
University Impact gives mostly in Utah: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (14%) and Hawaii (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (17 grants), Provo, UT (13 grants), Austin, TX (8 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does University Impact give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 317 grants with a stated purpose on University Impact's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support organization" (317 grants).
Who are University Impact's largest grantees?
University Impact's largest 2024 grantees include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ($15,397,118), Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($5,857,642) and Ola Kapukapuakea ($2,475,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is University Impact?
University Impact reported $384.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $185.4M.
What does University Impact fund?
University Impact’s stated mission is to build an ecosystem that can accelerate solving the world’s social and environmental problems. It maintains donor-advised fund accounts that it owns and controls, with donors holding advisory, non-binding privileges concerning distributions and investments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from University Impact?
University Impact has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check universityimpact.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is University Impact's EIN?
University Impact's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1504018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 August 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). University Impact funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/university-impact-morg_4a664533ed074a10b779f2fdfa324578
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