Accelerator for America
Los Angeles, CA ·EIN 82-1702618 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Accelerator for America?
Accelerator for America is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Mastercard Impact Fund ($3.1M), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($1.7M), The James Irvine Foundation ($1.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to Accelerator for America between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Impact Fund | $3,125,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $1,730,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The James Irvine Foundation | $1,595,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $750,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $570,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Results for America | $400,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| New Venture Fund | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| NEO Philanthropy Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | $250,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Cleveland Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The George Gund Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Labor Management Union Carpentry | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Jobs Now | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Accelerator for America received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Kresge Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR THREE CITIES. | $550,000 |
| 2024 | The James Irvine Foundation | To support Research and Development in CA | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR 2024 GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. 202402-14731 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | New Venture Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | NEO Philanthropy Inc | Program Grant | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Results for America | DEVELOP CONTENT FOR THE LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE HUB TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR RESIDENTS IN ECOMONIC MOBILITY, CLIMATE PROGRESS ETC | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Cleveland Foundation | NATIONAL HOUSING CRISIS TASK FORCE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The George Gund Foundation | NATIONAL HOUSING CRISIS TASK FORCE. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Labor Management Union Carpentry | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | CONTINUE TO SUPPORT KC METRO ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS BY SUPPORTING PROPOSALS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE-LEVEL FUNDING AND CONVENING KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE THEIR NATIONAL EXPERTISE AND IMPROVE LOCAL COORDINATION. 202302-13667 | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Results for America | DEVELOP CONTENT FOR THE LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE HUB TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR RESIDENTS IN ECOMONIC MOBILITY, CLIMATE PROGRESS ETC | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | American Jobs Now | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Mastercard Impact Fund | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | The James Irvine Foundation | To support local and regional leaders | $775,000 |
| 2022 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT TO BRING NATIONAL EXPERTISE AND LOCAL LEADERSHIP TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A LEARNING LAB, SUPPORTING BOTH CAREER READINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR FOCUSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN KC REGION. 202107-10862 | $350,000 |
| 2022 | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Mastercard Impact Fund | FINANCIAL SECURITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CITIES | $1,125,000 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT TO BRING NATIONAL EXPERTISE & LOCAL LEADERSHIP TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A LEARNING LAB, SUPPORTING BOTH CAREER READINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR FOCUSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN KC REGION. 202107-10862 | $450,000 |
| 2020 | Mastercard Impact Fund | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | to provide support to the Grantee's work to provide cash assistance and other critical support to immigrant and other vulnerable workers impacted by the COVID 19 | $750,000 |
| 2020 | The James Irvine Foundation | For Opportunity Zone development | $400,000 |
| 2020 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Support for planning, technical assistance, and human capital to strengthen equitable economic development, scale future of work initiatives, and provide consultation for the planning and implementation of the community wealth initiative pilot. 202001-7685 | $380,000 |
| 2020 | The James Irvine Foundation | To develop a CA infrastructure playbook | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The Kresge Foundation | THIS GRANT PROVIDES PROJECT SUPPORT TO TRUST NEIGHBORHOODS TO FUND THE LEGAL AND PLANNING WORK FOR A MIXED-INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD TRUST TO SPUR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION IN KANSAS CITY AND TULSA AS PART OF THE FOUNDATIONS EFFORTS TO SEED RESIDENT-OWNED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS AND OTHER SHARED COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES IN NEIGHBORHOODS. | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The James Irvine Foundation | For infrastructure planning | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Accelerator for America?
Accelerator for America is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Mastercard Impact Fund ($3.1M), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($1.7M), The James Irvine Foundation ($1.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to Accelerator for America between 2020–2024.
Who is Accelerator for America's largest funder?
Mastercard Impact Fund is the largest recorded funder of Accelerator for America, with $3.1M across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Accelerator for America received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to Accelerator for America across 30 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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