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3 weeks ago

Liev Schreiber narrates “The Quiet Village” documentary

In Investments, News
3 weeks ago
06March

We’re delighted to share that award-winning actor Liev Schreiber is narrating the forthcoming documentary film, The Quiet Village, that Realize Impact invested in last year with investor-donor support. Not only is this film highly relevant and impactful, but Liev’s involvement has personal significance for me. The Quiet Village, the latest of numerous films by Ashton Gleckman, is a...

4 weeks ago

The Nook at Northaven opens, boosts affordable workforce housing in Seattle

In Investments, News
4 weeks ago
28February

With investor-donor support from the Echo Fund, Realize Impact invested $1 million in February 2023 in The Nook at Northaven, a workforce housing development in North Seattle. Yesterday, our Executive Director Matt Eldridge (second from left) had the opportunity to visit the opening of this 89-unit apartment building along with Ben Klasky of Seismic Philanthropy, and Greg, Emma and Val Gorder...

1 month ago

Can a for-profit entity be fiscally sponsored?

In Fiscal Sponsorship
1 month ago
22February

We’re often asked if the IRS allows for-profit companies to be fiscally sponsored. The short answer is: “Yes, under certain conditions.” The slightly longer answer is that the IRS allows a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to fiscally sponsor specific activities carried out even by a for-profit entity, provided that they are sufficiently charitable in nature and align with the 501(c)(3)...

1 month ago

Welcome new IC and board members!

In About Us, News
1 month ago
12February

We at Realize Impact could hardly be more thrilled to welcome no fewer than eight new Investment Committee members and two new members of our board of directors. These exceptional humans bring an extraordinary depth and breadth of relevant expertise, passion and commitment to our mission. Welcome aboard: Dean Blackman, Ellen Fish, Anya Freedman, Magda Guillen Swanson, Jim Huston, Elizabeth...

2 months ago

Realize Impact featured in the “Investing in Impact” podcast

In News
2 months ago
11February

We are grateful to Grant Trahant of Causeartist for the opportunity to chat in this latest episode of the “Investing in Impact” podcast. It’s always a delight to share how we at Realize Impact are working to accelerate the movement of capital from donor-advised funds (#DAFs) into impactful startups and funds.

2 months ago

Audited financials 2022-2023

In Financials and 990s
2 months ago
15January

We’re delighted to share the results of our audit: at this link. This clean audit report represents our first external financial audit, covering 2022-2023. While auditors routinely identify areas for focused examination during their planning (in our case: revenue recognition and disbursement processes), their review found no issues. The audit confirms our strong financial position and...

4 months ago

Fiscally Sponsoring: Musa Capital

In Investments
4 months ago
06December

We are excited to announce that Realize Impact is fiscally sponsoring two Musa Capital projects: The Musa Impact project is a mission-driven initiative dedicated to providing venture capital, mentorship, and resources to BIPOC and women entrepreneurs who face systemic barriers to funding. By empowering these founders, the project aims to promote diversity, drive economic empowerment, and generate...

4 months ago

Fiscally Sponsoring: Cecil’s Place Sober Living

In Investments
4 months ago

Cecil’s Place Sober Living runs on the mission to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for individuals in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD), particularly Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), in northern New England. The organization is committed to empowering their residents on their journey to lasting sobriety and personal growth. The Recovery Housing Scholarship Program will...

4 months ago

Fiscally Sponsoring: Inkludo Impact Foundation

In Investments
4 months ago
05December

Inkludo seeks to support social enterprises in underserved communities by providing two services: 1) access to financing and 2) non-financial support and ecosystem building. The organization’s goal is to help impact-focused enterprises that are solving social and environmental challenges access capital easily and grow sustainably. Inkludo seeks to serve marginalized communities, specifically...

4 months ago

Circe Bioscience

In Investments
4 months ago
04December

Circe Bioscience is focused on developing a manufacturing platform that utilizes carbon dioxide, water, and electricity. Circe’s initial focus is on making triglycerides (fats, butters, and oils essential in foods, chemicals, and fuels). Their combination of gas fermentation technology and sophisticated genetic engineering produces nature-identical chemicals at scale more cheaply than traditional...