Impact First Fund
Preselected recipients only
Impact First Fund is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,542 the year before.
20% 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 | $55,000 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $93,542 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 5 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Impact First Fund 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 Impact First Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $135,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Ballet | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Room to Grow | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Raising A Reader | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Harwich Jr Theatre | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Foster Love | Operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Plancher
- Teresa A Knickman Plancher
Questions people ask
Does Impact First Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Impact First Fund give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Impact First Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Plancher (Founder/Trustee) and Teresa A Knickman Plancher (Trustee).
What does Impact First Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.