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The Ignite Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2024. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $471K. Annual income is reported at $439K. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2022 to 2023. According to available records, The Ignite Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $195K, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $53K in 2022 to $142K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $53K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
The Ignite Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
The Ignite Foundation has distributed a total of $195K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $53K.
The Ignite Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ignite Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle J Bell | Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher G Bell | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Grace J Bell | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mackenzie J Bell | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Madeline J Bell | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$200K
Total Assets
$687K
Fair Market Value
$762K
Net Worth
$687K
Grants Paid
$142K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$35K
Distribution Amount
$40K
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$195K
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Oceanic Research Conservation And EducGITA NADA MPA Expansion and Re-zonation Project | High Littleton | $53K | 2023 |
| Pelagios Kakunja AcShark Conservation and Ecotourism in the Gulf of California Project | La Paz | $42K | 2023 |
| Earth Island Institute IncShark Steward's Community Protection Program | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Nkuringo Orphans GroupGeneral & Unrestricted | Kisoro | $13K | 2023 |
| Sierra Avalanche CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Truckee, CA | $500 | 2023 |