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IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND
Pub 78

IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND
Pub 78

Leawood, KS, US
501(c)
EIN
84-2105087
Alliances & Advocacy
funder logo

IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND
Pub 78

Leawood, KS, US
501(c)
EIN
84-2105087
Alliances & Advocacy

Overview

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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Oregon, New Mexico, and Virginia, having distributed a total of $3.4 million to 17 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and engagement is strictly relationship-based and by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND (IF) IS A NATIONAL C4 INTERMEDIARY PROVIDING FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE ADVOCATES FOR POLITICAL ACTION ON EARLY CHILDHOOD POLICIES AND THE REQUIRED PUBLIC FUNDING THAT CAN TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF GENERATIONS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Total Funding Given

$3.4M

2024
Grantees funded
17
Multi-year grantees
76%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

17

Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lisa Klein
Board Member
A
Alice Duff
Board Member
S
Shelley Waters Boots
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND?
No. IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND give?
IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, New Mexico, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND make each year?
In 2024, IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LET'S GROW KIDS ACTION NETWORK, VIRGINIA PROMISE IN ACTION INC, and CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND?
IMPACT FELLOWS ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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