DESIGN IMPACT

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DESIGN IMPACT is a nonprofit social innovation firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to addressing complex social challenges through creative and inclusive approaches. With an operating budget of $1.3 million and total revenue of $1.4 million, the organization has engaged over 20,000 nonprofit leaders, community members, and creatives through more than 400 social design projects focused on areas such as food sovereignty, education, and health. DESIGN IMPACT does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.
Mission Statement
DESIGN IMPACT IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL INNOVATION FIRM BASED IN CINCINNATI, OHIO. DESIGN IMPACT COLLABORATES WITH INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND FUNDERS TO APPLY CREATIVE AND INCLUSIVE APPROACHES TO COMPLEX SOCIAL CHALLENGES. THEIR APPROACH COMBINES CREATIVITY, EQUITY, AND LEADERSHIP PRACTICES TO CREATE SOCIAL CHANGE. THEY DO THIS IN PART BY AMPLIFYING AND EMPOWERING UNHEARD VOICES, ESPECIALLY THOSE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY POVERTY IN THE DESIGN OF THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS. TO DATE, DESIGN IMPACT HAS PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS ON OVER 400 SOCIAL DESIGN PROJECTS THAT SPAN MULTIPLE SECTORS INCLUDING COMMUNITY HEALTH, EARLY EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND FOOD ACCESS. AS OF 2023, DESIGN IMPACT'S WORK ENGAGED OVER 20,000 NONPROFIT LEADERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND CREATIVES.
Cause Areas
7
Education
Health
Food aid
Food banks
Food sovereignty
Human rights
Human services
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
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IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DESIGN IMPACT’s budget?
In 2024, DESIGN IMPACT reported an annual operating budget of around $1.3 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does DESIGN IMPACT support?
DESIGN IMPACT supports work in Education, Health, Food aid, Food banks, Food sovereignty, Human rights, and Human services.
Where does DESIGN IMPACT operate?
DESIGN IMPACT is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.
Who funded DESIGN IMPACT recently?
In 2024, DESIGN IMPACT received grants from THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION, THE KRESGE FOUNDATION, and CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant DESIGN IMPACT received in 2024?
The largest grant to DESIGN IMPACT in 2024 exceeds $221 thousand.
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