Faces of Impact (FOI)

Name

Faces of Impact (FOI)

Legal name

Faces of Impact Foundation

Website

https://facesofimpact.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Institution / Nonprofit Recognition Programs

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Museums (712110)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Cause/Sustainability & Purpose-Driven Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brand Activations & Experiential Campaign Design (MPAAAGAA), Community Arts, Culture & Creative Placemaking Enterprises (BPAGALAO), Creator Events & Experiences (Trips, Houses, Retreats) (MPAAAHAN), Sustainability & Purpose Brand Design (ESG Narrative, Impact Branding) (MPAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Global recognition platform
• Cultural diplomacy programs
• Nonprofit philanthropic foundation
• Changemaker convening events
• Social impact publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Founding Partner and Donor Contributions: Direct philanthropic contributions from individuals, family offices, and high-net-worth donors supporting the "Become a Founding Partner" / "Support High-Impact Solutions" programs. Fuel initiatives across youth education, frontline innovation, equity, and sustainability. Recurring and one-time contributions.
2. Corporate Sponsorship and CSR Partnerships: Sponsorships from corporations pursuing CSR/ESG objectives, including event sponsorships (Impact Gala, Art Exhibition), division sponsorships (Environment, Health, Youth, Culture & Arts, Innovation STI, Sport, Rights & Justice, Tourism, Education), and benefits packages for philanthropists, family offices, and CSR-driven corporations.
3. Grant Funding (Foundations, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Development Banks): Institutional grant funding from philanthropic foundations, sovereign wealth funds, and development banks aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. FAQ explicitly notes openness to venture philanthropy and catalytic capital, with optional adoption of an entire Division or project.
4. Publication and Book Sales: Sales of Faces of Impact Book Series (timeless coffee-table art book editions profiling FOI 100 honorees) and Faces of Impact Magazine (annual publication spotlighting people, ideas, and movements across climate, health, equity, innovation, culture).
5. Gala and Event Tickets / Tables: Ticketing, table sales, and event participation fees for the annual Faces of Impact Impact Gala — an elegant global convening of changemakers, leaders, and cultural influencers — alongside associated event programming.
6. Public-Private and Government Partnerships: Programmatic collaborations with governments, ministries (Culture, Tourism, Environment, Justice, Health, Education, Science, Sport, Youth), UN agencies, and embassies to implement policy-aligned programs and convenings across regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Faces of Impact runs five signature initiatives (FOI 100 recognition list, traveling Art Exhibition, Impact Gala, Magazine, and Book Series) backed by nine thematic Impact Divisions (Environment, Health, Youth, Culture & Arts, Innovation STI, Sport, Rights & Justice, Tourism, Education) that together spotlight changemakers and scale their solutions. The organization combines curated recognition, multimedia storytelling, and cross-sector convening across six continents, monetized through philanthropic donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, publication sales, and event participation.

Product overview

Faces of Impact (FOI) is a global hybrid cultural institution and U.S.-registered nonprofit (NGO) founded in 2023 in New York, operating as a single unified platform plus a portfolio of themed signature initiatives and impact divisions rather than a traditional SaaS product. Its offering is anchored by five signature initiatives — the Faces of Impact 100 (FOI 100) recognition list, the Art Exhibition, the Impact Gala, the Magazine, and the Book Series — that together turn recognition into real-world impact. These signature initiatives are operationalized through nine Impact Divisions: Environment, Health, Youth, Culture & Arts, Innovation (STI), Sport, Rights & Justice, Tourism, and Education, each with its own focus areas and partner ecosystem. The platform is supported by a Nominate a Changemaker submission flow and a Join the Movement collaboration intake that route engagement into the appropriate division or signature initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Faces of Impact 100 (FOI 100): The definitive global list honoring the 100 most impactful people shaping the future of humanity.
• Faces of Impact Art Exhibition
• Faces of Impact Gala / Impact Gala
• Faces of Impact Magazine
• Faces of Impact Book Series

Products and services

• Faces of Impact 100 (FOI 100) Flagship annual recognition list honoring the 100 most impactful people shaping the future of humanity across climate, health, culture, justice, education, and innovation, organized into categories (Pioneers, Leaders, Innovators, Artists, Athletes, Youth Impact Leaders, Advisors, Speakers).
• Faces of Impact Art Exhibition Traveling museum-style exhibition featuring black-and-white portraiture (by Founder Artem Shestakov) and immersive storytelling of FOI 100 honorees across climate, health, justice, education, innovation, arts, and youth.
• Faces of Impact Book Series Coffee-table art book series combining striking photography, in-depth profiles, and visionary essays to spotlight changemakers across climate, health, justice, youth, culture, and innovation.
• Faces of Impact Magazine Annual print and digital publication featuring powerful interviews, cultural commentary, visual storytelling, and global dispatches spotlighting leaders and movements across climate, health, equity, innovation, youth leadership, justice, and culture.
• Faces of Impact Impact Gala Annual convening that unites Faces of Impact 100 honorees with global changemakers, cultural leaders, and diplomatic figures through cinematic tributes, keynote reflections, and global spotlights to catalyze cross-sector collaborations.
• Faces of Impact Environment Division Impact division focused on climate action, biodiversity and conservation, sustainable innovation, and environmental justice; spotlights and supports changemakers driving climate adaptation, nature restoration, and sustainable development.
• Faces of Impact Health Division Impact division advancing equity through medicine, wellness, and global public health; focus areas include access to care, maternal and child health, medical innovation, mental health and wellbeing, and global health diplomacy.
• Faces of Impact Youth Division Impact division championing universal education access, educator empowerment, digital equity, youth leadership, and innovation in learning, including mobile classrooms and peer-to-peer mentorship.
• Faces of Impact Culture & Arts Division Impact division shaping narratives through arts, media, and cultural diplomacy; focus areas include creative empowerment, cultural preservation, public art and performance, impact media, and cultural diplomacy.
• Faces of Impact Innovation (STI) Division Impact division driving global impact through science, technology, and innovation; focus areas include tech for development, STEM equity, local innovation ecosystems, ethical AI and digital rights, and research-to-impact translation.
• Faces of Impact Sport Division Impact division empowering youth and communities through sport; focus areas include youth development, health and wellbeing, social inclusion, peacebuilding and conflict recovery, and gender equality through sport.
• Faces of Impact Rights & Justice Division Impact division protecting rights, equity, and inclusion for all; focus areas include policy change, empowerment through rights education, and access to justice partnerships with legal aid networks and migration experts.
• Faces of Impact Tourism Division Impact division preserving culture and planet through responsible travel; promotes ethical, inclusive, and environmentally responsible tourism that uplifts local economies, protects Indigenous traditions, and fosters global understanding.
• Faces of Impact Education Division Impact division advancing access, innovation, and equity in learning; focus areas include access and equity, innovation in learning (digital, AI-powered classrooms, inclusive teaching models), teacher empowerment, and global literacy and lifelong learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized 100+ changemakers annually through Faces of Impact 100 list, spanning Pioneers, Leaders, Innovators, Artists, Athletes, Youth Impact Leaders, Advisors, and Speakers categories.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered major / interfaith-science, major / global health, strategic / international, strategic / humanitarian, strategic / cultural diplomacy, major / multilateral, strategic / cultural, major / reconstruction, strategic / media, strategic / health, minor / ecosystem, major / academic, strategic / global health, major / advocacy, major / climate and strategic / tourism.

• Pontifical Academy of Sciences (Vatican City)major / interfaith-scienceGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Hosted the 10th Anniversary World Changers Summit ("Transcendence: Unveiling the Future of Humanity") at the Casina Pio IV in Vatican Gardens (October 22, 2025), where FOI Founder Artem Shestakov represented Faces of Impact's global community. Founded in 1603 and re-established by Pope Pius XI in 1936, the Academy is the world's only supranational scientific academy.
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malariamajor / global healthStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov joined the Global Fund's Eighth Replenishment event at UNGA80 in New York (September 2025), where private sector partners pledged over US$1 billion. Maria Sol Pintos Castro (Global Fund Deputy Head of Private Sector Engagement) is an FOI Advisor. FOI committed to highlighting community health workers, donor recognition, and innovation through exhibitions.
• Gates Foundation (Goalkeepers)major / global healthGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 September 2025Faces of Impact joined the Goalkeepers 2025 event in New York (September 24, 2025), where the Gates Foundation announced a US$912 million pledge to the Global Fund's Eighth Replenishment (bringing lifetime contribution close to US$5 billion). FOI Founder Artem Shestakov attended to amplify the global health and education impact narrative.
• Virgin Unitestrategic / internationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Faces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov attended and documented the "Three Second Goodbye" humanitarian installation in New York (September 22, 2025), co-organized by Virgin Unite, Superhumans Center, and Bridgeway Foundation. Virgin Unite CEO & President Jean Oelwang is a Faces of Impact 100 Honoree. FOI is engaged in "Ukraine: Defending Freedom," a Virgin Unite global movement supporting Ukrainian civilians.
• Superhumans Centerstrategic / humanitarianStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Co-organizer of the "Three Second Goodbye" humanitarian installation in New York alongside Virgin Unite and Bridgeway Foundation, focused on Ukraine's landmine crisis and prosthetics/rehabilitation support.
• European-American Cultural Foundation (EACF)strategic / cultural diplomacyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2025Co-organizer of the EU State of the Arts Night VIP Reception in Washington D.C. (September 13, 2025). EACF Executive Director Michael Giacalone extended a special invitation to FOI Founder Artem Shestakov. The EACF's mission is to strengthen EU-U.S. bonds through art and culture across four pillars: Awareness, Engagement, Programming, Partnership.
• Delegation of the European Union to the United Statesmajor / multilateralStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2025Hosted the EU State of the Arts Night VIP Reception at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building in Washington D.C. (September 13, 2025) under the patronage of H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the EU to the U.S., in partnership with EACF, Hirshhorn Museum, and embassies of Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.
• Hirshhorn Museum (Smithsonian)strategic / culturalGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 2025Co-host venue of the EU State of the Arts Night VIP Reception at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, Washington D.C. (September 13, 2025).
• Ukraine Reconstruction Summit Committeemajor / reconstructionGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 2025Co-organized the Ukraine Reconstruction Summit 2025 at MGM National Harbor, Washington D.C. (September 13–14, 2025), co-chaired by Alexander Szkardalek (Lives Amplified, Global Ambassador) and RDML (Ret) Mike Hewitt (U.S. Navy, Co-Chair). FOI Founder Artem Shestakov attended, captured stories, and committed to continued storytelling initiatives for Ukraine's recovery.
• TRT World Forum (NEXT 2025)strategic / mediaGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 May 2025FOI Founder Artem Shestakov was a featured speaker at TRT NEXT 2025 in Istanbul (May 3, 2025), leading the panel "Young Voices for Change: Transforming the Planet," and gave an interview highlighting Faces of Impact as a global platform amplifying changemakers in sustainability, human rights, education, and the arts.
• CaringKind NYC (The Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving)strategic / healthStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Faces of Impact Global Impact Partner on the homepage. Founder Artem Shestakov attended CaringKind's 29th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street, NYC (June 9, 2025), which raised $1.5 million and featured 600+ guests. FOI amplified the Alzheimer's care and caregiving mission through on-site storytelling and engagement with Global Citizen Co-Founder Michael Sheldrick.
• World Changers Summit Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation (WCSIASC / IASC)strategic / cultural diplomacyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOI Founder Artem Shestakov spoke at the 10th Anniversary World Changers Summit ("Transcendence: Unveiling the Future of Humanity") at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Vatican City (October 22, 2025). IASC organized and patronized the summit, with Sir Prof. Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli as Founder. WCSIASC is listed as a Faces of Impact Impact Partner.
• Blue Wave Allianceminor / ecosystemGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Faces of Impact Global Impact Partner on the homepage, with logo placement in the Impact Partners section.
• The Institute for Qualityminor / ecosystemGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Faces of Impact Global Impact Partner on the homepage with logo placement, supporting the Quality dimension of the changemaker ecosystem.
• Harvard University (Climate Week NYC / Paul Farmer Symposium / Harvard Business School Women's Health Summit)major / academicGTM or Marketing PartnerFaces of Impact participated in Harvard Climate Week NYC during UNGA 80 (September 2025), the Paul Farmer Symposium 2025 at Harvard Medical School (December 15, 2025), and the Harvard Business School Women's Health Summit 2025 (November 8, 2025), engaging on climate risk, mental health, moral life, and women's health equity.
• World Economic Forum (WEF)major / multilateralGTM or Marketing PartnerFOI Founder Artem Shestakov participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, including a featured appearance at the Saudi House alongside Sir Prof. Dr. Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli. Joseph Fowler (Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum) is a Faces of Impact 100 Honoree.
• United Nations (UNGA 80 and UN India)major / multilateralStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov and President Dr. Priyanka Chahal participated in the 80th UN General Assembly in New York (September 2025), engaging with the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the WPAY+30 Youth Commemoration, the High-Level Meeting on Health Systems, NCDs and Mental Health, and meeting UN India Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp. Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Dr. Felipe Paullier also engaged directly with the FOI delegation.
• (RED)strategic / global healthGTM or Marketing PartnerConfirmed a US$75 million pledge to the Global Fund's Eighth Replenishment at the UNGA80 event which FOI attended; (RED) has been a Global Fund partner for nearly two decades.
• Goodbye Malariastrategic / global healthGTM or Marketing PartnerRenewed support with US$5.5 million dedicated to malaria elimination in Southern Africa, announced at the UNGA80 Global Fund event which FOI attended.
• Global Citizenmajor / advocacyGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-Founder Michael Sheldrick is a Faces of Impact 100 Honoree. Global Citizen and FOI leadership (Artem Shestakov and Michael Sheldrick) co-attended the CaringKind Forget-Me-Not Gala in NYC (June 2025), reinforcing shared mission around global advocacy and changemaker recognition.
• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)major / climateGTM or Marketing PartnerFaces of Impact Founder Artem Shestakov and Advisor Habib Paracha attended COP28 in Dubai (2023), engaging in climate dialogue and amplifying FOI's Environment Division priorities.
• World Tourism Forum Institutestrategic / tourismGTM or Marketing PartnerFOI Founder Artem Shestakov serves as Founding Director, Sustainability & Social Impact Division of the World Tourism Forum Institute. He participated in the Global Tourism Forum 2025 in Brussels (October 20, 2025) and was interviewed on the turning point for global tourism.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Citizen: Global advocacy and anti-poverty organization that mobilizes citizens and corporate partners around global health, climate, and education causes through high-profile campaigns, concerts, and convenings. Closely comparable to FOI as a multi-continent recognition and impact platform leveraging celebrity, diplomatic, and corporate networks — and notably, Global Citizen Co-Founder Michael Sheldrick is a FOI 100 Honoree.
• Ashoka: Global network identifying and supporting leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) across more than 90 countries. Directly comparable to FOI on the recognition-plus-programmatic-scaling model, multi-continent footprint, and changemaker curation across thematic areas including health, education, environment, and human rights.
• Echoing Green: Fellowship and leadership network that identifies and seeds early-career social entrepreneurs and impact leaders. Comparable to FOI in the curated-changemaker recognition model, multi-vertical impact focus, and philanthropic funding model — though Echoing Green concentrates more on direct fellowship funding while FOI pairs recognition with convening and storytelling.
• Skoll Foundation: Philanthropy that invests in social entrepreneurs and organizations driving systemic change, and co-produces the Skoll World Forum and TED Prize partnerships. Highly comparable to FOI on social-entrepreneur recognition, multi-issue SDG alignment, and convening leadership — with the Skoll Awards playing a similar role to the FOI 100 list.
• Points of Light: Global nonprofit recognizing and mobilizing volunteers and civic leaders through awards, programs, and corporate partnerships. Comparable to FOI on the recognition-of-individuals model, multi-vertical social focus, and corporate/CSR partnership motion, though Points of Light concentrates on volunteerism rather than FOI's broader changemaker framing.
• Virgin Unite: Virgin Group's nonprofit foundation tackling systemic issues including health, climate, and humanitarian response through partnerships and convenings (including with FOI on the "Three Second Goodbye" Ukraine installation). Comparable to FOI in the convening-plus-programmatic-impact model, multi-issue focus, and CEO-led convening style.

Broad incumbents

• TED (TED Prize / TED Fellows): Global ideas platform that spotlights thinkers and doers through TED Talks, the TED Prize (awarded to leaders with bold wishes for change), and the TED Fellows program. Comparable to FOI on the recognition-plus-storytelling-plus-event model, with a much larger audience base and longer operating history; FOI's Honoree + Magazine + Book Series + Gala stack mirrors TED's content and conference architecture.
• Clinton Global Initiative (CGI): High-profile convening initiative that brings together global leaders to drive Commitments to Action across climate, health, education, gender equality, and economic inclusion. Comparable to FOI in convening heads of state, philanthropists, and executives at flagship events, and in operating across multiple SDG-aligned thematic areas — though CGI is anchored to a former-head-of-state platform.
• World Economic Forum (Young Global Leaders / Cultural Leaders): Multilateral organization curating multi-year recognition communities (Young Global Leaders, Cultural Leaders, Technology Pioneers) and convening leaders at Davos and regional summits. Comparable to FOI on multi-year recognition cohorts, cultural leadership recognition (FOI 100 Honoree Joseph Fowler heads WEF Arts & Culture), and convening at the highest diplomatic levels.

Emerging players

• PopTech: Innovation network and incubator convening scientists, technologists, artists, and social entrepreneurs through PopTech conferences, Fellows programs, and cross-sector projects. Comparable to FOI's Innovation STI Division, multi-vertical changemaker model, and convening-led storytelling approach, with President & CEO Leetha Filderman as a FOI 100 Honoree.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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