Vital Impacts
Vital Impacts is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support communities and grassroots organizations who are protecting people, wildlife and habitats.
Vital Impacts at a glance
In short: Vital Impacts gave $73K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,115
- +422.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,115
- +422.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $73,115
- Total assets
- $745,483
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 Vital Impacts
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Vital Impacts
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant
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Amount
$20,000 (primary grant) + six grants of $5,000 each
Deadline
Deadline not published
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Vital Impacts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jane Goodall Institute ($73K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Goodall Institute Washington, DC | Print Sales Donation | $73,115 |
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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 | $745,483 | $531,255 | $625,790 | $73,115 | 1 | $14,279 |
| 2023 | $711,395 | $713,650 | $368,161 | $13,985 | 1 | $6,464 |
| 2022 | $361,537 | $1,035,463 | $1,111,328 | — | — | $1 |
| 2021 | $442,574 | $472,357 | $44,647 | — | — | — |
About Vital Impacts
Based on IRS filings
Vital Impacts is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Missoula, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $745K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $73K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vital Impacts is led by Ami Vitale, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ami Vitale
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$49K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Nadia Allaudin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanjiku Kinuthia
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Mignoni
Chief Operations Officer
Treasurer → Chief Operations Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $78K (2024)
Amy Scarfone
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Anastasia Khoo
Secretary
On filings since 2021
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $78K, to Eileen Mignoni (Chief Operations Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vital Impacts
How much does Vital Impacts give each year?
Vital Impacts gave $73K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is Vital Impacts?
Vital Impacts reported $745K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $531K.
What is Vital Impacts?
Vital Impacts is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Missoula, MT. It holds $745K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vital Impacts operate?
Vital Impacts has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Vital Impacts's EIN?
Vital Impacts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1543337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Vital Impacts funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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