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Capital Impact Foundation

Palo Alto, California  ·  EIN 271817842  ·  Private foundation

Based in Palo Alto, California, Capital Impact Foundation has awarded $7.7M across 245 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Forever Young Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$953K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.4M
Total assets
245
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Capital Impact Foundation funds

Capital Impact Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Financial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Capital Impact Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Forever Young Foundation
Support for Forever Young Foundation, which focuses on passing hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children.
Bountiful, UT$1.1M2023
Forever Young Foundation
SUPPORT FOR FOREVER YOUNG FOUNDATION, WHICH FOCUSES ON PASSING HOPE AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTH, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
Bountiful, UT$961K2024
Forever Young Foundation
Support for Forever Young Foundation, which focuses on passing hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children.
Bountiful, UT$494K2022
Forever Young Foundation
Title sponsorship for 2019 Steve Young Bay Area and Mountain Classic for Wasach Adaptive Sports to support Toys for Tots at Packard Children
Mesa, AZ$482K2019
Forever Young Foundation
Title sponsorship for 2018 Steve Young Desert Classic for Wasach Adaptive Sports to support Toys for Tots at Packard Children's Hospital and
Mesa, AZ$435K2018
Forever Young Foundation
Support for Forever Young Foundation, which focuses on passing hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children.
Bountiful, UT$390K2020
Engage Now Africa Inc
Support for Engage Now Africa, whose long-term vision is TO DEVELOP LASTING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THE VILLAGES THEY WORK I
Foxboro, MA$250K2020
Engage Now Africa Inc
Support for engage now africa, inc. Engage Now Africa's long-term vision is to develop lasting sustainable change with individuals and the v
Foxboro, MA$250K2018
Engage Now Africa Inc
Support for engage now africa, inc. Engage Now Africa's long-term vision is to develop lasting sustainable change with individuals and the v
Foxboro, MA$250K2017
Engage Now Africa Inc
Support for Engage Now Africa, whose long-term vision is TO DEVELOP LASTING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THE VILLAGES THEY WORK I
Foxboro, MA$250K2022
Engage Now Africa Inc
SUPPORT FOR ENGAGE NOW AFRICA, WHOSE LONG-TERM VISION IS TO DEVELOP LASTING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THE VILLAGES THEY WORK I
Foxboro, MA$250K2024
Engage Now Africa Inc
Support for engage now africa, inc. Engage Now Africa's long-term vision is to develop lasting sustainable change with individuals and the v
Foxboro, MA$250K2019
Engage Now Africa Inc
Support for Engage Now Africa, whose long-term vision is TO DEVELOP LASTING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THE VILLAGES THEY WORK I
Foxboro, MA$250K2023
Opportunity Network
Donation to support Opportunity Network
Amherst, NH$110K2023
Forever Young Foundation
Title sponsorship for 2017 Steve Young Desert Classic, 2016 Steve Young Mtn Classic, Steve Young 2015 Bay Area Classic, for Wasach Adaptive
Mesa, AZ$79K2017

Capital Impact Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$511K
2018$918K
2019$969K
2020$953K
2022$1.1M
2023$1.8M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Capital Impact Foundation

Capital Impact Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Capital Impact Foundation

Does Capital Impact Foundation accept grant applications?
Capital Impact Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Capital Impact Foundation fund?
Capital Impact Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Forever Young Foundation, Forever Young Foundation, Forever Young Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Capital Impact Foundation give in grants?
Capital Impact Foundation reported $953K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 245 grants.
Where is Capital Impact Foundation located?
Capital Impact Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 271817842.
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About this profile. This page is built from Capital Impact Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Capital Impact Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.