2025-07-22T07:00:12-07:00 2024-12-31 Hozik & Company PLC 374 Maple Ave E Ste 305 Vienna VA 22180 990 2024-01-01 871543337 Vital Impacts VITA 4064936873 400 W Broadway Street Missoula MT 59802 Ami Vitale ED/President 4064936873 2025-04-24 true true Corrie Scott P01295891 8588633319 2025-07-22 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Ami Vitale 400 W Broadway Street Missoula MT 59802 547022 false X www.vitalimpacts.org X 2021 MT Vital Impacts is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support communities and grassroots organizations who are protecting people, wildlife and habitats. 5 4 2 0 0 0 493701 270137 213485 246839 6464 14279 0 713650 531255 47596 154537 0 128278 111953 0 5517 192287 359300 368161 625790 345489 -94535 711395 745483 13682 124889 697713 620594 Vital Impacts is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support communities and grassroots organizations who are protecting people, wildlife and habitats. false false 323354 107537 246839 Vital Impacts annual print and film sales serve as a direct force for conservation, empowering artists while generating crucial funding. By collaborating with over 100 renowned and emerging photographers, we raise both awareness and financial support for urgent environmental causes, creating a sustainable model that benefits conservation efforts and creative expression alike. In 2024, proceeds enabled us to make a $24,188 donation to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, supporting the release of 13 orphaned elephants and their Milk-to-Market Program, benefiting over 1,280 women in the local community. We also donated $73,115 to the Jane Goodall Institute Roots & Shoots program, fostering future environmental leaders. Additionally, we launched Saving the Monarchs, raising funds for Monarch Watch and FOCEN to protect Monarch Butterfly habitats. Our impact continues to grow, combining art with advocacy to drive global change. 114020 47000 0 Vital Impacts Grants and Mentorship Program supports local storytellers in communities most affected by environmental challenges, equipping them with tools, networks, and opportunities to inspire change. In 2024, we awarded seven grants totaling $50,000 to empower local photographers who document environmental issues and solutions within their communities. Their storytelling highlights resilience and drives meaningful change. Our mentoring program paired 10 emerging environmental photographers with journalists and editors from leading media outlets, including National Geographic, Smithsonian, and The Washington Post, resulting in 175 articles published. Additionally, our monthly online mentorship series engaged 884 local journalists from 79 countries, fostering a global network of environmental communicators, expanding publishing opportunities, and enhancing media innovation. 122852 0 0 Vital Impacts Student Speaker Series brings compelling environmental stories into classrooms nationwide. Led by renowned scientists and storytellers, these live sessions engage students in grades 5 to 9, aligning with national science standards to enhance environmental education. In 2024, the program reached over 25,000 students across 30 U.S. markets, providing real-world examples of conservation efforts. These interactive sessions not only inspire young minds but also offer tailored educational resources that bridge classroom learning with urgent environmental challenges. Additionally, 1,000 students were introduced to local environmental volunteer organizations, fostering hands-on involvement and community engagement. By connecting young learners to real conservation action, the series cultivates future environmental leaders. 560226 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false true true false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true 29 0 true 2 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 5 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Eileen Mignoni 3476402048 11769 N Shore Drive Reston VA 20190 Ami Vitale ED/President 30.00 X X 23856 0 0 Eileen Mignoni Chief Operations Officer 30.00 X 77775 0 0 Wanjiku Kinuthia Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nadia Allaudin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anastasia Khoo Secretary 18.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Scarfone Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 101631 0 0 false false false 270137 15872 270137 Grant application fees 561000 7450 0 0 Print sales 900099 239389 0 0 246839 14202 0 14202 15844 15767 77 77 0 0 77 531255 246839 0 14279 82360 82360 72177 72177 101630 77006 22131 2493 2953 2394 425 134 7370 5286 1950 134 1853 1453 400 0 182254 161849 19655 750 12176 9076 1186 1914 1651 975 676 0 6688 6232 456 0 11312 5622 5598 92 5041 0 5041 0 Speaker 2500 2500 0 0 Flim editing 750 750 0 0 Cost of printing and credit fees for print sales 132756 132043 713 0 Gifts and flowers 2319 503 1816 0 625790 560226 60047 5517 418571 322341 287140 417309 3151 0 0 5833 2533 711395 745483 13682 92989 25000 6900 13682 124889 X 697713 620594 697713 620594 711395 745483 -94535 17416 X false true X false false X 0 0 43000 343015 493701 270137 1149853 495320 1114144 213485 246839 2069788 0 0 538320 1457159 707186 516976 3219641 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2187 2187 0 0 0 2187 2187 3217454 1 6464 14202 20667 1 6464 14202 20667 3240308 X 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 563755 32500 32500 531255 531255 658290 32500 32500 625790 625790 true South America 0 0 Grant Grants 11000 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grant Photography for print sales 25177 Europe 0 0 Grant Photography grant 4500 North America 0 0 Grant Photography grant 18000 South Asia 0 0 Grant Photography grant 9000 Middle East 0 0 Grant Photography grant 4500 0 0 0 0 72177 72177 Sub-Saharan Africa Photography grant 24188 Cash Payment North America Photography grant 18000 Cash Payment 2 false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 Vital Impacts employs a thorough and transparent approach to both selecting and monitoring the use of our international grants. Our process is rooted in accountability, trust, and ongoing engagement with our grantees to ensure alignment with our mission to support grassroots conservation efforts that protect people, wildlife, and the planet. Selection Process and Due Diligence: Grantees are nominated by our Board Members and participating photographers who have firsthand experience with the organizations work. These nominations are vetted through a rigorous internal review process. We evaluate each nonprofits financial documentation, mission alignment, and demonstrated impact. Particular attention is given to organizations that integrate conservation with community empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Unrestricted Funding Philosophy: Vital Impacts provides unrestricted support to enable grantees to address their most pressing operational and programmatic needs. We believe this flexibility strengthens long-term sustainability while fostering innovation and responsiveness at the community level. Monitoring and Accountability: To monitor the use of our funding, Vital Impacts requires all grantees to submit at least one written report outlining the outcomes of their supported projects. These updates must include a narrative summary, documentation of key activities funded by the grant, and visual documentation such as photographs that illustrate the impact of our support. However, our engagement does not end with the delivery of funds or the submission of a report. We maintain open and consistent communication with our grantees throughout the grant period and beyond. This ongoing dialogue allows us to better understand the evolving needs and challenges of each organization, provide additional support or visibility when needed, and remain actively involved in celebrating and amplifying their successes. This structured yet collaborative approach ensures not only financial accountability but also deeper, long-term relationships that help us stay connected to the real-world impacts of our grants. It allows us to support grassroots conservation leaders in a meaningful way while ensuring our funding is achieving lasting, positive outcomes for both communities and ecosystems. true Jane Goodall Institute 1120 20th St NW Suite 520S Washington DC 20036 942474731 73115 0 FMV N/A Print Sales Donation Ami Vitale ED/President 5479 Commission earned print sales false Samuel Mignoni Brother of Board Member 5444 Contractor - website building false Ami Vitale ED/President 20000 Speaker engagment paid through Changemaker false Jose Corbella Husband to Borad member 4208 Video editing and mentorship false Pt VI, Line 11b Copies of the 990 are sent to the Executive Director and Treasurer for review. Pt VI, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with the Governing body annually. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and a copy of the 990 are available upon request.