Fund for Innovation and Public Services
Invitation OnlyArlington, Virginia · EIN 13-3384072 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$534K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$200
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
80% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashoka | Arlington, VA | General support | $310,000 |
| Roots of Empathy | Honolulu, HI | General support | $124,000 |
| Lumni Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $40,000 |
| Environmental Protection Network | Washington, DC | General support | $20,000 |
| First Book | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Turnout Activism | Cambridge, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Gender Action | Washington, DC | General support | $8,000 |
| Si Kahn Living Legacy | Charlotte, NC | General support | $8,000 |
| North South Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Peace Appeal Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $500 |
| Commonwealth | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $200 |
| Nrdc | Washington, DC | General support | $110 |
| The Buckley School | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $110 |
| Democracy 21 | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| Harvard College Fund | Cambridge, MA | General support | $100 |
| Center for Inspired Teaching | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| Phillips Academy | Annandale, VA | General support | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $55 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $50 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General support | $45 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $534,470 | 20 |
| 2023 | $416,260 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3384072
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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