Encourage & Impact Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 84-4221561 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$805K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$154K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Mississippi | Jackson, MS | Mississippi Reparative Action Fund (MRAF) | $100,000 |
| Crista Ministries | Shoreline, WA | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | Tyrone, GA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Agros International | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $54,900 |
| Seattles Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Crista Ministries | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Divine Alternatives for Dads Services | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Teleios | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Womens Accessible Medical Services Ps | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Life Center Ethiopia | Littleton, CO | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $14,750 |
| University District Service League | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Crista Ministries | Shoreline, WA | Charitable Event | $10,444 |
| Urban Impact | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | Cortez, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Henri Nouwen Society | Saint Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Lansdowne, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Western Washing | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Whidbey Homeless Coalition | Langley, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leadership Development Seminars | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hearts & Hammers | Langley, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Helping Hand of South Whidbey | Freeland, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| South Whidbey Good Cheer Inc | Langley, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ryans House for Youth | Coupeville, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Puget Sound Restoration Fund | Bainbridge Is, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Burke Museum Association | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Caringbridge | Albert Lea, MN | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hub - Youth Central | Langley, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Readiness to Learn | Langley, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $805,094 | 35 |
| 2024 | $1,097,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $842,110 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611299349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4221561
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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