Fund for Innovation and Public Services
Preselected recipients only
Fund for Innovation and Public Services is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $534,470 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $310,000. 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$534,470
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $416,260 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $416,260 | 19 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $534,470 | 20 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Fund for Innovation and Public Services 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 Fund for Innovation and Public Services funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $310,655 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $124,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $38,405 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200 |
| California | 1 | $110 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashoka | General support | $310,000 |
| Roots of Empathy | General support | $124,000 |
| Lumni Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Environmental Protection Network | General support | $20,000 |
| First Book | General support | $10,000 |
| Turnout Activism | General support | $10,000 |
| Gender Action | General support | $8,000 |
| Si Kahn Living Legacy | General support | $8,000 |
| North South Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Peace Appeal Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Commonwealth | General support | $200 |
| NRDC | General support | $110 |
| The Buckley School | General support | $110 |
| Democracy 21 | General support | $100 |
| Harvard College Fund | General support | $100 |
| Center for Inspired Teaching | General support | $100 |
| Phillips Academy | General support | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $55 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $50 |
| Wilderness Society | General support | $45 |
Officers and trustees
- William Drayton
- David C Oxman
- Ann Simon Hadley
- Steven Hadley
Questions people ask
Does Fund for Innovation and Public Services accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fund for Innovation and Public Services give?
$534,470 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Fund for Innovation and Public Services?
Its 2024 filing lists William Drayton (President/Treasurer), David C Oxman (Officer), Ann Simon Hadley (Director) and Steven Hadley (Director).
What does Fund for Innovation and Public Services fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.