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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 27-1817842

Capital Impact Foundation

A private foundation in Palo Alto, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 43 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,497,260

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $1,941,252

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,757,598

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $1,930,691

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,058,654

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $2,438,168

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,016,535

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $1,645,911

  • Tax year 2020

    $953,298

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $1,350,313

  • Tax year 2019

    $969,225

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $1,176,210

  • Tax year 2018

    $918,458

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $967,780

Grants paid in 2024

43 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Forever young foundationBountiful, UT

    Support for forever young foundation, which focuses on passing hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children.

    $961,000
  2. Engage Now Africa IncFoxboro, MA

    Support for engage now africa, whose long-term vision is to develop lasting sustainable change with individuals and the villages they work in by improving education, health access, clean water and sanitation, orphan support, micro-credit and anti-slavery programs

    $250,000
  3. Opportunity NetworkAmherst, NH

    Donation to support opportunity network

    $55,000
  4. Menlo SchoolAtherton, CA

    Donation to support menlo school to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of even wider communities

    $35,000
  5. Silicon Valley Foundationmountain view, CA

    donation to the Silicon Valley Foundation

    $26,250
  6. Utah Basketball ClubSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Support for utb, which strives to develop responsible, deserving young men from utah into college caliber basketball players.

    $25,000
  7. Yapay Bolivia FoundationSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Donation to support yapay bolivia foundation who strives to alleviate poverty and suffering through research, testing, implementation and revision of best social practices related to nonprofit healthcare.

    $25,000
  8. San Francisco 49ERS FoundationSanta Clara, CA

    Donation to support san francisco 49ers foundation

    $20,000
  9. Him for HerOakland, CA

    Support for him for her, which bridges the gap between board opportunities and talented women ready for board service.

    $15,000
  10. Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas IncDallas, TX

    donation to Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas Inc

    $12,000
  11. First Things First FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    donation to First Things First Foundation

    $10,000
  12. SF PartnershipSan Francisco, CA

    donation to SF Partnership

    $10,000
  13. Apollo theaterNew York, NY

    donation to the apollo theater

    $5,000
  14. UCLS Foundationsalt lake city, UT

    donation to the UCLS Foundation

    $5,000
  15. Spoons Across AmericaNew York, NY

    donation to Spoons Across America

    $3,000
  16. Foster city youth softballFoster City, CA

    Donation to support foster city youth softball association which teaches the fundamentals of softball in a fun and positive environment.

    $3,000
  17. Menlo Park-Atherton Education FoundationAtherton, CA

    Donation to support menlo park atherton education

    $3,000
  18. Center for Israel EducationAtlanta, GA

    donation to the Center for Israel Education

    $3,000
  19. University of Notre Dame Du LacNotre Dame, IN

    donation to University of Notre Dame Du Lac

    $3,000
  20. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    donation to young life

    $2,500
  21. Restoration AcademyFairfield, AL

    donation to Restoration Academy

    $2,500
  22. Kehillah Jewish High SchoolPalo Alto, CA

    donation to Kehillah Jewish High School

    $2,280
  23. Davis Education FoundationFarmington, UT

    Support for the davis education foundation, which seeks to strengthen the undergraduate programs of public and private, regionally accredited, baccalaureate degree granting colleges and universities in new england.

    $2,000
  24. Israel Tennis & Education CentersNew York, NY

    donation to Israel Tennis & Education Centers

    $2,000
  25. Bridge Builders Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    donation to Bridge Builders Foundation Inc

    $2,000
  26. iSing Silicon ValleyPalo Alto, CA

    Donation to support ising silicon valley, which changes the world through song by a choir of girls grades 1-12 who love to sing.

    $2,000
  27. Easwaramma PreranaEllicott City, MD

    Donation to support easwaramma prerana inc

    $1,500
  28. Nueva SchoolHillsborough, CA

    donation to the Nueva School

    $1,400
  29. Grow Empower NurtureFremont, CA

    Donation to Grow Empower Nurture

    $1,200
  30. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsChicago, IL

    donation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    $1,200
  31. Palo Alto Youth Robotics AssociationPalo Alto, CA

    donation to the Palo Alto Youth Robotics Association

    $1,000
  32. Edwards Hands IncHartford, CT

    Donation to support edwards hands, inc

    $1,000
  33. Liahona Motu FoundationRedwood City, CA

    Donation to support liahona motu foundation that empowers high school students to become responsible and compassionate leaders.

    $1,000
  34. Right to PlayNew York, NY

    Support for right to play, which uses sports and play to educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of poverty, conflict, and disease in disadvantaged communities.

    $1,000
  35. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    donation to Emory University

    $1,000
  36. Wasatch Adaptive SportsSnowbird, UT

    Donation to support fyf - wasatch adaptive which encourages individuals with adaptive needs and their families to realize their potential and engage in active living through recreational, educational and social programs.

    $720
  37. Bay Area Youth BalletS San Fran, CA

    donation to Bay Area Youth Ballet

    $600
  38. Tufts UniversityMedford, MA

    Donation to support tufts university

    $500
  39. Grow Empower NurtureFremont, CA

    Donation to Grow Empower Nurture

    $400
  40. BASCA IncOrange Park, FL

    donation to BASCA Inc

    $60
  41. Lifting Hands InternationalChandler, AZ

    donation to Lifting Hands International

    $60
  42. Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MD

    donation to Catholic Relief Services

    $50
  43. Sharing Putnams BountyPalatka, FL

    donation to Sharing Putnam's Bounty

    $40

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid4 grants $278,06079% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation1 grant $25,0007% of the total
  3. Jobs and employment1 grant $15,0004% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $12,0003% of the total
  5. Education7 grants $11,7403% of the total
  6. Youth development3 grants $4,5001% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $4,1001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Utah7 grants $1,018,780
  2. Massachusetts2 grants $250,500
  3. California16 grants $124,130
  4. New Hampshire1 grant $55,000
  5. Texas1 grant $12,000
  6. New York4 grants $11,000
  7. Missouri1 grant $10,000
  8. Georgia2 grants $4,000
  9. Indiana1 grant $3,000
  10. Alabama1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Richard F LawsonDIRECTOR and President Hours 0Pay $0
  • J Steven YoungDIRECTOR AND VICE-PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Cecilia KwanTreasurer Hours 0Pay $0
  • Rachel StockSecretary Hours 0Pay $0

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