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Imago Dei Fund is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Berkshire Partners. It holds total assets of $61.3M. Annual income is reported at $45.2M. Total assets have grown from $13.1M in 2011 to $61.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Greater Boston MA, East Africa, Southeast Asia. According to available records, Imago Dei Fund has made 406 grants totaling $35.9M, with a median grant of $57K. Annual giving has decreased from $23.3M in 2022 to $12.7M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $501K, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 163 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, New York, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Expenses: $1.6M
Addresses sexual and gender-based violence through prevention, survivor services, and systems change. 40% of all partners work in this area.
Invests in education, economic opportunity, health, and leadership development for women and girls across East Africa, Southeast Asia, Haiti, and Boston.
Supports organizations combating trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation domestically and internationally.
Supports immigrant services, faith communities, workforce development, and social enterprises in the Greater Boston area.
Partners with Haitian-led organizations on education, agriculture, womens empowerment, and community development.
Supports community-based climate resilience and sustainable agriculture initiatives, particularly in East Africa and Haiti.
Motivated by faith and commitment to the inherent dignity of all people, Imago Dei Fund invests around the world in visionary and impactful organizations working to advance universal human rights, gender balance, justice and spiritual holism, to co-create a more just, free and sustainable world where all human beings can thrive and flourish together. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 406 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NY.
Imago Dei Fund has distributed a total of $35.9M across 406 grants. The median grant size is $57K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $501K.
Imago Dei Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Imago Dei Fund is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 25 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross M Jones | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily N Jones | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$61.3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$61.3M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
406
Total Giving
$35.9M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$57K
Unique Recipients
163
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond BordersGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $501K | 2023 |
| Strong MindsGENERAL USE | Maplewood, NJ | $200K | 2023 |
| World Relief CorporationGENERAL USE | Baltimore, MD | $500K | 2023 |
| TearfundGENERAL USE | Teddington | $500K | 2023 |
| Emmanuel Gospel CenterGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $410K | 2023 |
| Floresta Usa Inc (Plant With Purpose)GENERAL USE | San Diego, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Lwala Commuinity AllianceGENERAL USE | Nashville, TN | $267K | 2023 |
| Life In AbundanceGENERAL USE | Louisville, KY | $251K | 2023 |
| Spark MicrograntsGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| TostanGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| King Baudouin FoundationGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $229K | 2023 |
| African RoadGENERAL USE | West Linn, OR | $216K | 2023 |
| Willow InternationalGENERAL USE | Orange, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Village EnterpriseGENERAL USE | San Carlos, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| International Generosity Foundation TrustGENERAL USE | Clearwater, FL | $200K | 2023 |
| The Nyaka Aids Orphans ProjectGENERAL USE | East Lansing, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Justice Resource InstituteGENERAL USE | Needham, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| PraxisGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Raising The VillageGENERAL USE | Toronto | $200K | 2023 |
| One World Childrens FundGENERAL USE | Los Angeles, CA | $198K | 2023 |
| A Call To MenGENERAL USE | Rockville Centre, NY | $175K | 2023 |
| Yw BostonGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $167K | 2023 |
| Boston Schools FundGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $167K | 2023 |
| Compass Working Capital IncGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $167K | 2023 |
| Asian Task Force Against Domestic ViolenceGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $167K | 2023 |
| Building TomorrowGENERAL USE | Indianapolis, IN | $150K | 2023 |
| Christians For Biblical EqualityGENERAL USE | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2023 |
| Fonkoze LlcGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Africa HeartGENERAL USE | Highlands Ranch, CO | $129K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationGENERAL USE | San Francisco, CA | $113K | 2023 |
| Wezesha ImpactGENERAL USE | Kampala | $112K | 2023 |
| The Gabriel Foundation (Rays Of Hope Ministries)GENERAL USE | Litits, PA | $110K | 2023 |
| Sacode (African Visonary Fund)GENERAL USE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $107K | 2023 |
| Refushe (Formerly Heshima Kenya)GENERAL USE | Chicago, IL | $101K | 2023 |
| Chab DaiGENERAL USE | Folsom, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Development Associates InternationalGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Be The BridgeGENERAL USE | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Share TrustGENERAL USE | Dover, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Street Business SchoolGENERAL USE | Boulder, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Polaris ProjectGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Found In TranslationGENERAL USE | Dorchester Center, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Health Imperatives IncGENERAL USE | Brockton, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Blood WaterGENERAL USE | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| The Freedom StoryGENERAL USE | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Village School InternationalGENERAL USE | Tomball, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Boston Women'S FundGENERAL USE | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Mother'S For Justice And EqualityGENERAL USE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Choose LoveGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Kilgoris ProjectGENERAL USE | Los Altos, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Boston Missionary Baptist ChurchGENERAL USE | Roxbury, MA | $92K | 2023 |