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Impetus Fund

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 851701143  ·  Private foundation

Impetus Fund is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.0M in grants paid and $16.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 11 individual grants from this funder — $10.7M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$7.0M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$16.4M
Total assets
11
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Impetus Fund funds

Impetus Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Impetus Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Workmoney Inc
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Milwaukee, WI$3.0M2024
America Votes
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, AND ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$2.2M2023
America Votes
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, AND ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$1.5M2022
North Fund
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$1.1M2024
Future Forward USA Action
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
Defending Democracy Together
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$1.0M2024
Family Friendly Action Fund
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Concord, NH$500K2024
Fair Democracy
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$250K2024
The Act Now Project
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Covina, CA$111K2024
Center for Voter Information
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$46K2024
Adler University
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
Chicago, IL$10K2024

Impetus Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$1.5M
2023$2.2M
2024$7.0M

How to apply for funding from Impetus Fund

Impetus Fund'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. You can review the foundation directly at impetusfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Impetus Fund

Does Impetus Fund accept grant applications?
Impetus Fund'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 Impetus Fund fund?
Impetus Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Workmoney Inc, America Votes, America Votes. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Impetus Fund give in grants?
Impetus Fund reported $7.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 11 grants.
Where is Impetus Fund located?
Impetus Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 851701143.
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About this profile. This page is built from Impetus Fund'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 Impetus Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.