ISI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor focused on regenerative system change. We support nonprofit organizations working to make an impact at the systemic level and provide full-service fiscal sponsorship, administrative and regulatory services to enable projects to accept tax-exempt donations and grants.
A defining thread in Inquiring Systems Inc’s giving is support for regenerative work that sits between infrastructure, research, and community care. One of the largest recent grants went to Forestree Collective LLC for installation costs for a saw mill in Western Sonoma County, with a stated aim of increasing efficiency, minimizing waste, and enhancing regenerative capacity. That same pattern shows up in other grants tied to land-based systems, from farmer assistance to field research on grazing impacts and support for veterinary services for under-resourced community members. The foundation also backs evidence-building in less conventional areas, including a grant to Subtle Energy Group LLC for scientific validation and understanding of subtle energy and biofield healing. In another thread, Inquiring Systems Inc funded the University of South Dakota for a fellowship study on Qi Gong as an intervention for depression and anxiety among students. The portfolio is shaped by practical support rather than large, open-ended awards, with repeated grants aimed at projects that combine direct service, capacity, and research.
In regenerative forestry and land stewardship, the foundation gave $90,000 to Forestree Collective LLC for installation costs for a saw mill in Western Sonoma County, focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and regenerative capacity. It also supported the University of California Santa Barbara with $14,491 for Bren School field-based research on the effects of livestock and native herbivore grazing on Point Reyes National Seashore. In farm support, Sejah Farms of the Virgin Islands received $41,200 as a hardship grant for education and assistance, while Island Food Security Inc got $15,000 for farmer education and assistance. The foundation also backed worker-owned economic development: Pecan Milk Cooperative received $8,300 to support scientific research needed for the business to develop and economically support marginalized communities.
Typical awards are relatively small: the 25th percentile is $8,300, the median is $8,680, and the 75th percentile is $16,124. That distribution fits a grantmaker using many modest awards alongside a few larger project-specific grants. The recent record shows repeat support to the same recipients in the same year, including multiple awards to organizations such as Subtle Energy Group LLC, Center for Third World Organizing, and veterinary providers. Inquiring Systems Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiscal sponsor, so its giving is linked to fiscal sponsorship and project support rather than a donor-advised or individual-giving structure. The active fiscal sponsorship program accepts unsolicited requests.
$420K
$14.5M
$13.1M
$11.1M
Most grants fall between $8K and $16K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$16K
PAMELA CAMPBELL
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Grantmaking is national, with recipients in 100% of the United States. California appears most often, accounting for 53% of grants, and the recipient cities show a strong Bay Area and coastal California presence: Sebastopol, San Francisco, Oakland, Rohnert Park, San Mateo, San Leandro, and Santa Barbara all appear in the recent list. Outside California, grants also went to Durham, Lawrenceville, Vermillion, and several Caribbean locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including Kingshill, Frederiksted, and Christiansted.
The foundation funds projects tied to regeneration and systems change, with recent awards supporting a saw mill installation in Western Sonoma County, farmer education and assistance, veterinary services for under-resourced community members, field-based ecological research, and scientific validation work. The portfolio also includes fellowship support and evidence-building research.
Recent grants are usually modest. The 25th percentile is $8,300, the median is $8,680, and the 75th percentile is $16,124. That pattern suggests a preference for smaller project grants rather than a few very large awards.
Yes for at least one active program: the Fiscal Sponsorship program for Inquiring Systems, Inc. accepts unsolicited requests. The Superbloom program does not, while the EMGLEX Flagship Exchange does.
California is the top recipient state by grant count, with 53% of grants going to recipients in CA. Recent recipient cities include Sebastopol, San Francisco, Oakland, Rohnert Park, San Mateo, and San Leandro.
Yes. The recent grants list shows multiple awards to the same organizations in the same year, including Subtle Energy Group LLC, Center for Third World Organizing, Vca Animal Care Center of Sonoma County, Vets in Vans Inc, San Francisco Animal Medical Center, Mission Pet Hospital, and The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Inquiring Systems that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations/projects seeking to operate under a fiscal sponsor; ISI reviews mission statement and project fit. Complimentary assessment offered. (No detailed eligibility thresholds published on site.)
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC INTEGRAL LLC | KIRKLAND, WA | $150,000 | 2026 | RESEARCH TO IMPACT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, SYSTEM CHANGE |
| RAINWALK REWILD | PUYALLUP, WA | $50,000 | 2026 | IMMERSIVE LAND-BASED, NATURALIST EDUCATION FOR YOUTH |
| SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $27,589 | 2026 | VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| TRUCULTURE LLC | HATTIESBURG, MS | $13,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| GALLOWAY FAMILY FARM & EDUCATION CENTER | OCEAN STRINGS, MS | $13,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| TIERRA NEGRA FARMS | DURHAM, NC | $12,800 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| CENTAURUS FOUNDATION | TIPP CITY, OH | $12,352 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELL-BEING, HEALING, REHABILITATION, ADOPTION |
| HIGH HOG FARM | GRAYSON, GA | $10,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| VETS IN VANS | OAKLAND, CA | $9,180 | 2026 | VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| MYSTIC PINE FARM | ALTAVISTA, VA | $8,400 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| VCA PETCARE EAST | SANTA ROSA, CA | $8,308 | 2026 | VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| DEEP ROOTS COMMUNITY PLANNING SOLUTIONS | CHARLOTTE, NC | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| FAIRPORT FARMS | KITTRELL, NC | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| KALLALOO FARMS | ST CROIX, VI | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| ILOGIC RED COLLECTIVE LLC | EUTAW, AL | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| AFRO AGRICULTURE LLC | HAMPTON, GA | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| SEJAH FARM OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS | KINGSHILL, VI | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| PINE KNOT FARMS | HURDLE MILLS, NC | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| DREAM ROOM DESIGNS DBA ECO SUN FARMS | ATLANTA, GA | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| MARSH VIEW COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM | ST HELENA ISLAND, SC | $8,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY | ROHNERT PARK, CA | $7,847 | 2026 | VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| FAST FEAST FARM | BARTOW, GA | $7,200 | 2026 | SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS |
| MISSION PET HOSPITAL INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,067 | 2026 | VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| PENINSULA VETERINARY CLINIC | SAN MATEO, CA | $5,382 | 2026 | VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| PET EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY - GSV HOLDING | TINTON FALLS, NJ | $5,026 | 2026 | VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS |
| SUBTLE ENERGY GROUP LLC | MIAMI, FL | $68,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBTLE ENERGY AND BIOFIELD HEALING, AND ADOPTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED BIOFIELD HEALING. |
| SUBTLE ENERGY GROUP LLC | MIAMI, FL | $68,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBTLE ENERGY AND BIOFIELD HEALING, AND ADOPTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED BIOFIELD HEALING. |
| CENTER FOR THIRD WORLD ORGANIZING | OAKLAND, CA | $32,000 | 2025 | TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. |
| CENTER FOR THIRD WORLD ORGANIZING | OAKLAND, CA | $32,000 | 2025 | TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. |
| VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY | ROHNERT PARK, CA | $27,608 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY | ROHNERT PARK, CA | $27,608 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| VETS IN VANS INC | OAKLAND, CA | $19,602 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| VETS IN VANS INC | OAKLAND, CA | $19,602 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $17,247 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $17,247 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| ISLAND FOOD SECURITY INC | FREDERIKSTED, VI | $15,000 | 2025 | TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. |
| ISLAND FOOD SECURITY INC | FREDERIKSTED, VI | $15,000 | 2025 | TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $14,491 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT BREN SCHOOL FIELD-BASED RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF LIVESTOCK AND NATIVE HERBIVORE GRAZING ON POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE. |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $14,491 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT BREN SCHOOL FIELD-BASED RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF LIVESTOCK AND NATIVE HERBIVORE GRAZING ON POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE. |
| PENINSULA AVENUE VETERINARY CLINIC | SAN MATEO, CA | $11,080 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| PENINSULA AVENUE VETERINARY CLINIC | SAN MATEO, CA | $11,080 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| MISSION PET HOSPITAL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,937 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| MISSION PET HOSPITAL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,937 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| VCA BAY AREA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS & EMERGENCY HOSPITAL | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $8,864 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| VCA BAY AREA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS & EMERGENCY HOSPITAL | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $8,864 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| THE SAN FRANCISCO SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,680 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| THE SAN FRANCISCO SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,680 | 2025 | TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. |
| SISTERS OF THE SOIL COMMUNITY FARM | CLINTON, MD | $8,300 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT FARM FINANCIALLY THROUGH THE GROWING SEASON. |
| SISTERS OF THE SOIL COMMUNITY FARM | CLINTON, MD | $8,300 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT FARM FINANCIALLY THROUGH THE GROWING SEASON. |
| IALA - PR | CAYEY, PR | $8,300 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT AGROECOLOGICAL & CEREMONIAL CENTER DEVOTED TO COLLECTIVE LAND-BASED HEALING AND LIBERATION. |
PACIFIC INTEGRAL LLC
$150,000RESEARCH TO IMPACT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, SYSTEM CHANGE
RAINWALK REWILD
$50,000IMMERSIVE LAND-BASED, NATURALIST EDUCATION FOR YOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
$27,589VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
TRUCULTURE LLC
$13,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
GALLOWAY FAMILY FARM & EDUCATION CENTER
$13,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
TIERRA NEGRA FARMS
$12,800SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
CENTAURUS FOUNDATION
$12,352ANIMAL WELL-BEING, HEALING, REHABILITATION, ADOPTION
HIGH HOG FARM
$10,500SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
MYSTIC PINE FARM
$8,400SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
VCA PETCARE EAST
$8,308VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
DEEP ROOTS COMMUNITY PLANNING SOLUTIONS
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
FAIRPORT FARMS
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
KALLALOO FARMS
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
ILOGIC RED COLLECTIVE LLC
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
AFRO AGRICULTURE LLC
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
SEJAH FARM OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
PINE KNOT FARMS
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
DREAM ROOM DESIGNS DBA ECO SUN FARMS
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
MARSH VIEW COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM
$8,000SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY
$7,847VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
FAST FEAST FARM
$7,200SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS
MISSION PET HOSPITAL INC
$7,067VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
PENINSULA VETERINARY CLINIC
$5,382VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
PET EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY - GSV HOLDING
$5,026VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS
SUBTLE ENERGY GROUP LLC
$68,000TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBTLE ENERGY AND BIOFIELD HEALING, AND ADOPTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED BIOFIELD HEALING.
SUBTLE ENERGY GROUP LLC
$68,000TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBTLE ENERGY AND BIOFIELD HEALING, AND ADOPTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED BIOFIELD HEALING.
TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE.
TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE.
VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY
$27,608TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF SONOMA COUNTY
$27,608TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
$17,247TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
$17,247TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
ISLAND FOOD SECURITY INC
$15,000TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE.
ISLAND FOOD SECURITY INC
$15,000TO COVER AND SUPPORT FARMERS EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA
$14,491TO SUPPORT BREN SCHOOL FIELD-BASED RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF LIVESTOCK AND NATIVE HERBIVORE GRAZING ON POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA
$14,491TO SUPPORT BREN SCHOOL FIELD-BASED RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF LIVESTOCK AND NATIVE HERBIVORE GRAZING ON POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE.
PENINSULA AVENUE VETERINARY CLINIC
$11,080TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
PENINSULA AVENUE VETERINARY CLINIC
$11,080TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
MISSION PET HOSPITAL
$8,937TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
MISSION PET HOSPITAL
$8,937TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
VCA BAY AREA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS & EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
$8,864TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
VCA BAY AREA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS & EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
$8,864TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
TO COVER VETERINARY SERVICES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
SISTERS OF THE SOIL COMMUNITY FARM
$8,300TO SUPPORT FARM FINANCIALLY THROUGH THE GROWING SEASON.
SISTERS OF THE SOIL COMMUNITY FARM
$8,300TO SUPPORT FARM FINANCIALLY THROUGH THE GROWING SEASON.
IALA - PR
$8,300TO SUPPORT AGROECOLOGICAL & CEREMONIAL CENTER DEVOTED TO COLLECTIVE LAND-BASED HEALING AND LIBERATION.