Ad Impact Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ad Impact Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $380,300 and the largest $2.3 million. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$380,300
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$109 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
33% 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 | $3.3 million | 3 | $77.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 4 | $91.6 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 6 | $109 million |
How to apply
Ad Impact Inc 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 Ad Impact Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $2.3 million |
| Florida | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $507,375 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,045 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College | Aspirational design; the hamilton fund | $2.3 million |
| The Bay Park Conservancy Inc | General support | $808,146 |
| Mayo Clinic | Center for regenerative biotherapeutics | $507,375 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | General support | $253,226 |
| Fenwick High School | Class of 1965 endowed scholarship fund | $100,045 |
| The Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Season of sharing sarasota county | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ag Lafley
- Diana Shaheen
- David Payne
Questions people ask
Does Ad Impact Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ad Impact Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $380,300.
Who runs Ad Impact Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ag Lafley (President), Diana Shaheen (VP, Secretary & Treasurer) and David Payne (Director).
What does Ad Impact Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.