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Inner Spark Foundation is a private corporation based in WESTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Christina C Giguere. It holds total assets of $10.8M. Annual income is reported at $652K. Total assets have grown from $4M in 2010 to $8.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Massachusetts. According to available records, Inner Spark Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $339K and $412K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $412K distributed across 17 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Massachusetts and Maine. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Inner Spark Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, ME.
Inner Spark Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 48 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K.
Inner Spark Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Inner Spark Foundation is headquartered in WESTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Gosciak 'Till 423 | Sec't/Tres | $27K | $0 | $27K |
| Christina Giguere | Pres/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Kvaratskhelia Fm 423 | Sec't/Tres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$391K
Total Assets
$8.6M
Fair Market Value
$8.6M
Net Worth
$8.6M
Grants Paid
$339K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$420K
Distribution Amount
$380K
Total: $6.7M
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project GlimmerGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Camp No LimitsGeneral Support | Wales, ME | $60K | 2023 |
| CoroGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels SfGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $38K | 2023 |
| Homeless Prenatal ProgramGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Babson CollegeGeneral Support | Babson Park, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| TenacityGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Ticket To DreamGeneral Support | Roseville, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Emerald Necklace ConservationGeneral Support | Jamaica Plain, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Historical SocietyGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Sports Hall Of FameGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Harper For KidsGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Uc San FranciscoGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Wwcf - Holiday HeroesGeneral Support | Palo Alto, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Uc BerkeleyGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Smith Farm At Borderland State ParkGeneral Support | Norton, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Xaverian Brothers High SchoolGeneral Support | Westwood, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Stonehill College CenterGeneral Support | Easton, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Wender Weis Fdn For ChildrenGeneral Support | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| San Francisco Children'S Art CenterGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| French American SchoolGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2021 |