Capital Impact Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Capital Impact Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,280 and the largest $961,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,280
- Largest grant$961,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 30 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 43 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Capital Impact Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Capital Impact Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $250,500 |
| California | 16 | $124,130 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
| New York | 4 | $11,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forever young foundation | Support for forever young foundation, which focuses on passing hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children. | $961,000 |
| Engage Now Africa Inc | Support for engage now africa, whose long-term vision is to develop lasting sustainable change with individuals and the villages they work in by improving education, health access, clean water and sanitation, orphan support, micro-credit and anti-slavery programs | $250,000 |
| Opportunity Network | Donation to support opportunity network | $55,000 |
| Menlo School | Donation to support menlo school to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of even wider communities | $35,000 |
| Silicon Valley Foundation | donation to the Silicon Valley Foundation | $26,250 |
| Utah Basketball Club | Support for utb, which strives to develop responsible, deserving young men from utah into college caliber basketball players. | $25,000 |
| Yapay Bolivia Foundation | Donation to support yapay bolivia foundation who strives to alleviate poverty and suffering through research, testing, implementation and revision of best social practices related to nonprofit healthcare. | $25,000 |
| San Francisco 49ERS Foundation | Donation to support san francisco 49ers foundation | $20,000 |
| Him for Her | Support for him for her, which bridges the gap between board opportunities and talented women ready for board service. | $15,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas Inc | donation to Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas Inc | $12,000 |
| First Things First Foundation | donation to First Things First Foundation | $10,000 |
| SF Partnership | donation to SF Partnership | $10,000 |
| Apollo theater | donation to the apollo theater | $5,000 |
| UCLS Foundation | donation to the UCLS Foundation | $5,000 |
| Spoons Across America | donation to Spoons Across America | $3,000 |
| Foster city youth softball | Donation to support foster city youth softball association which teaches the fundamentals of softball in a fun and positive environment. | $3,000 |
| Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation | Donation to support menlo park atherton education | $3,000 |
| Center for Israel Education | donation to the Center for Israel Education | $3,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | donation to University of Notre Dame Du Lac | $3,000 |
| Young Life | donation to young life | $2,500 |
| Restoration Academy | donation to Restoration Academy | $2,500 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | donation to Kehillah Jewish High School | $2,280 |
| Davis Education Foundation | Support for the davis education foundation, which seeks to strengthen the undergraduate programs of public and private, regionally accredited, baccalaureate degree granting colleges and universities in new england. | $2,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | donation to Israel Tennis & Education Centers | $2,000 |
| Bridge Builders Foundation Inc | donation to Bridge Builders Foundation Inc | $2,000 |
| iSing Silicon Valley | Donation to support ising silicon valley, which changes the world through song by a choir of girls grades 1-12 who love to sing. | $2,000 |
| Easwaramma Prerana | Donation to support easwaramma prerana inc | $1,500 |
| Nueva School | donation to the Nueva School | $1,400 |
| Grow Empower Nurture | Donation to Grow Empower Nurture | $1,200 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | donation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | $1,200 |
| Palo Alto Youth Robotics Association | donation to the Palo Alto Youth Robotics Association | $1,000 |
| Edwards Hands Inc | Donation to support edwards hands, inc | $1,000 |
| Liahona Motu Foundation | Donation to support liahona motu foundation that empowers high school students to become responsible and compassionate leaders. | $1,000 |
| Right to Play | Support for right to play, which uses sports and play to educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of poverty, conflict, and disease in disadvantaged communities. | $1,000 |
| Emory University | donation to Emory University | $1,000 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | Donation to support fyf - wasatch adaptive which encourages individuals with adaptive needs and their families to realize their potential and engage in active living through recreational, educational and social programs. | $720 |
| Bay Area Youth Ballet | donation to Bay Area Youth Ballet | $600 |
| Tufts University | Donation to support tufts university | $500 |
| Grow Empower Nurture | Donation to Grow Empower Nurture | $400 |
| BASCA Inc | donation to BASCA Inc | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard F Lawson
- J Steven Young
- Cecilia Kwan
- Rachel Stock
Questions people ask
Does Capital Impact Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Capital Impact Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,280.
Who runs Capital Impact Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard F Lawson (DIRECTOR and President), J Steven Young (Director and Vice-President), Cecilia Kwan (Treasurer) and Rachel Stock (Secretary).
What does Capital Impact Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.