Impact USA
Preselected recipients only
Impact USA is a private foundation in Great Falls, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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$220,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,000 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,000 | 6 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 11 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Impact USA 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Impact USA funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $85,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $80,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gmu Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| The University of Akron | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Children's Inn at Nih | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Edu-Girls Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Ashiyanaa Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Sevatruck Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Diabetes Action | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| India Development and Relief Fund (Idrf) | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sukumar Iyer
- Sheila Iyer
- Sneha Iyer
Questions people ask
Does Impact USA accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Impact USA give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Impact USA?
Its 2025 filing lists Sukumar Iyer (Executive Director), Sheila Iyer (Director) and Sneha Iyer (Director).
What does Impact USA fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.