Encourage & Impact Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Encourage & Impact Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $805,094 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$805,094
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$153,909
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $842,110 | 29 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 29 | $746,311 |
| 2025 | $805,094 | 35 | $153,909 |
How to apply
Encourage & 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 Encourage & Impact Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 27 | $554,844 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $14,750 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Mississippi | Mississippi Reparative Action Fund (MRAF) | $100,000 |
| Crista Ministries | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Agros International | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $54,900 |
| Seattles Union Gospel Mission | General & Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Crista Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Divine Alternatives for Dads Services | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Discovery Institute | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Teleios | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Womens Accessible Medical Services PS | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Life Center Ethiopia | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $14,750 |
| University District Service League | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Crista Ministries | Charitable Event | $10,444 |
| Urban Impact | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Henri Nouwen Society | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washing | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Whidbey Homeless Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leadership Development Seminars | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hearts & Hammers | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Helping Hand of South Whidbey | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| South Whidbey Good Cheer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ryans House for Youth | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Puget Sound Restoration Fund | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Burke Museum Association | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Caringbridge | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hub - Youth Central | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Readiness to Learn | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Anne Petrie DeMaso
- Alyssa Petrie
- George Petrie
- Nicole Grace Petrie
- Taylor Rae Petrie
Questions people ask
Does Encourage & Impact Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Encourage & Impact Foundation give?
$805,094 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Encourage & Impact Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Anne Petrie DeMaso (VP), Alyssa Petrie (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), George Petrie (Dir, Treas) and Nicole Grace Petrie (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Encourage & Impact Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.