Vilcap Inc
Vilcap Inc is a Houston, Texas-based public charity formed in 2010. Its stated mission is to unlock early-stage social and financial capital for entrepreneurs building solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges around the world.
Vilcap Inc at a glance
In short: Vilcap Inc gave $328K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $328,000
- +52.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +144.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,909
- -37.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $12,801,512
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Vilcap Inc
- How to Apply
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Separately, VILCAP’s website lists an investment facility for eligible Northwest Arkansas companies; that facility offers revenue-based financing, not grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1321 Upland Dr Pmb 11155, Houston, TX 77043-4718
Phone: (202) 870-4750
Website: https://vilcap.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vilcap Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arbol Community Inc ($52K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 125 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
VILCAP’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (22%), Missouri (16%), North Carolina (11%), Texas (10%), and Alabama (8%). The organization’s 2024 filing also reports dispersed teams in Bangalore and Mumbai, India; Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; London, United Kingdom; and across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vilcap Inc 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2019) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbol Community Inc Buffalo, NY | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $51,500 |
| Nutrible Inc (Thrivelink) Black Jack, MO | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $51,500 |
| Blackat LLC Austin, TX | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
| BUILT2LAST Innovations Lab Inc Durham, NC | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
| Cinematica Labs Inc Wolcottville, IN | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
| Echo System Durham, NC | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
| Founders Forge Johnson City, TN | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
| Ignite Alabama Birmingham, AL | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
| Remerge Inc Atlanta, GA | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
| The JWC Foundation Richmond, VA | Financial support for early-stage social venture committed to promoting equity and economic well-being. | $12,500 |
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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 | $12,801,512 | $14,038,785 | $8,504,194 | $328,000 | 22 | $137 |
| 2023 | $7,610,487 | $9,156,944 | $9,014,998 | $215,000 | 9 | — |
| 2022 | $4,792,648 | $10,821,621 | $9,919,843 | $1,120,000 | 40 | $-7,891 |
| 2021 | $5,374,554 | $9,179,521 | $10,250,503 | $1,309,889 | 29 | $417 |
| 2020 | $7,261,839 | $8,261,075 | $7,478,242 | $606,000 | 25 | $-17,982 |
| 2019 | $5,608,407 | $6,477,491 | $6,529,093 | $150,000 | 2 | $524 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VILCAP’s stated mission is to unlock early-stage social and financial capital for entrepreneurs building emergent solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges around the world. Its 2024 filing says its work focuses on climate adaptation and innovation, economic mobility, and equitable access to essential services. The organization also describes its approach as democratizing entrepreneurship, looking beyond equity, and enabling inclusive capital.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work such as building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems, supporting overlooked founders, and promoting economic opportunity. For example, Echo System says it works to build an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for adults and teens; IGNITE Alabama says it promotes economic growth in rural and distressed communities; and Zane Access says it provides overlooked early-stage founders and small-business owners with training, support, and funding education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not VILCAP’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, VILCAP reported 22 grants totaling $328,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $51,500, with a median of $12,500. The filing describes a selection process followed by a program intended to help recipients make effective use of grants. Recipients submit post-grant surveys reporting progress on grant-funded projects, both inside and outside the United States.
Among the largest reported grants were $51,500 each to Arbol Community Inc. in Buffalo, New York, and Nutrible Inc. (ThriveLink) in Black Jack, Missouri. Other listed grants included $12,500 each to Blackat LLC, Built2Last Innovations Lab Inc., Cinematica Labs Inc., Echo System, Founders Forge, Ignite Alabama, ReMerge Inc., The JWC Foundation, Urban Impact Inc., and Zane Access Co.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allyson Burns as chief executive officer. Listed board officers are Michal Eynon-Lynch, chair; Jill Ford, vice chair; James Vanreusel, treasurer; and Leslie Jump, secretary. Other listed board members are Ana Maria Aristizabal, Ross Baird, Guy Baron, Jenny Everett, and Odunayo Eweniyi.
Vilcap Inc is led by Allyson Burns, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allyson Burns
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$237K (2019) → $252K (2024)
Michal Eynon-Lynch
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Co-Vice Chair & Secretary, 2023
Board Co-Vice Chair & Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Matranga
Vice President, Managing Director & Impact Investments
Senior Director & Strategic Innovations → Vice President, Managing Director & Impact Investments, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Benjamin Younkman
Reginal Director & Europe
Reginal Director & Europe → Regional Director & Europe, 2023
Regional Director & Europe → Reginal Director & Europe, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $126K (2024)
Kelly Bryan
Reginal Director & United States
Reginal Director & United States → Regional Director & United States, 2023
Regional Director & United States → Reginal Director & United States, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $127K (2024)
Peter Allen Lundquist
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$143K (2019) → $183K (2024)
Melissa Aldridge
Chief Financial Officer
Head of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $167K (2024)
Reem Goussous
Chief Growth Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$166K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Christine Aquino
Head of Team & Org Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Odunayo Eweniyi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rishi Jaitly
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Baird
Board Member
Board Member & Co-Founder → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ford
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Co-Vice Chair, 2023
Board Co-Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Maria Aristizabal
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Batool Hassan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cat Tucker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Baron
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Vanreusel
Board Treasurer
Board Treasurer Start → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Everett
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Jump
Boad Secretary
Board Member → Boad Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Graham Macmillan (2019–2023) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Jason Palmer (2019–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Susana Garcia-Robles (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Drinkwater (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Hobbs (2022) — Director & Abaca
- Former: Bryce Butler (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lesa Mitchell (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Zieger (2019–2021) — Chief Program Officer - Americas
- Former: Robert P. Tashima (2019–2021) — Chief Growth Officer
- Former: Carl Liederman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dustin Shay (2021) — Senior Director & Partnerships
- Former: Donna Byrd (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Ross Baird (2019–2020) — Board Member & Co-Founder
- Former: Marissa Lowman (2019–2020) — Head of Education Practices
- Former: Apoorv Karmakar (2019) — Senior Director
- Former: Kelly Michel (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $252K, to Allyson Burns (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vilcap Inc
How much does Vilcap Inc give each year?
Vilcap Inc gave $328K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 9 grants.
What is Vilcap Inc's typical grant size?
Vilcap Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,909, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vilcap Inc give grants?
Vilcap Inc's top state is New York, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (16%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (2 grants), Durham, NC (2 grants), Birmingham, AL (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Vilcap Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Vilcap Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Vilcap Inc's largest grantees?
Vilcap Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Arbol Community Inc ($51,500), Nutrible Inc (Thrivelink) ($51,500) and Blackat LLC ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vilcap Inc?
Vilcap Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.0M.
What does Vilcap Inc fund?
VILCAP’s stated mission is to unlock early-stage social and financial capital for entrepreneurs building emergent solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vilcap Inc?
Separately, VILCAP’s website lists an investment facility for eligible Northwest Arkansas companies; that facility offers revenue-based financing, not grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vilcap Inc's EIN?
Vilcap Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4059343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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