The Ignite Foundation
EIN 880845880 Private FoundationAbout
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending December 31, 2024, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $204,259. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $761,825 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending December 31, 2024. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
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Application Information
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53K | $860K | $918K | 2 |
| 2023 | $142K | $762K | $32K | 7 |
| 2024 | $204K | $586K | $47K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 16 grants on record
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (16 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelagios Kakunja Ac | La Paz, None | $75,000 | Shark Conservation and Ecotourism in the Gulf of California Project Fund | 2024 |
| Sustainable Oceanic Research Conservation and Educ | High Littleton, None | $52,740 | GITA NADA MPA Expansion and Re-zonation Project | 2023 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Berkeley, CA | $50,000 | Shark Steward's Eastern Pacific Endangered Shark Protection Campaign | 2022 |
| Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee Works Inc | Gallup, NM | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Pelagios Kakunja Ac | La Paz, None | $41,800 | Shark Conservation and Ecotourism in the Gulf of California Project | 2023 |
| Nkuringo Orphans Group | Kisoro, None | $27,900 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Berkeley, CA | $25,850 | to support Shark Steward's "Kahu Mano" Film Project | 2024 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Berkeley, CA | $25,000 | Shark Steward's Community Protection Program | 2023 |
| Nkuringo Orphans Group | Kisoro, None | $12,750 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Pelagios Kakunja Ac | La Paz, None | $12,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Pelagios Kakunja Ac | La Paz, None | $11,605 | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | 2024 |
| Nkuringo Orphans Group | Kisoro, None | $8,000 | Secondary education. Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Berkeley, CA | $3,436 | General & Unrestricted (SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | 2022 |
| Nkuringo Orphans Group | Kisoro, None | $1,904 | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) | 2024 |
| Nkuringo Orphans Group | Kisoro, None | $900 | Sponsorship of 2 orphans for one year | 2023 |
| Sierra Avalanche Center | Truckee, CA | $500 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
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